Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW? Working to protect the state’s environment and heritage.
- Lead complex environmental forensics and analytical chemistry projects that directly support pollution investigations and evidence-based environmental outcomes across NSW.
- Permanent, full time opportunity (35 hours per week)
- Lidcombe location
- Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $128,052 to $142,649 + super Our Science and Insights team is currently seeking to appoint a Senior Scientist Environmental Forensics to deliver specialist environmental forensics and analytical chemistry projects that provide the scientific evidence needed to support environmental protection and informed decision-making across NSW. As a Senior Scientist Environmental Forensics, you will deliver complex environmental forensics and analytical chemistry projects that help characterise and analyse chemical pollutants in environment matrices and identify their potential sources. You will undertake scientific investigations, analyse and interpret complex data, and provide specialist advice to support environmental programs and decision-making. Working with colleagues across DCCEEW, the EPA, universities and research partners, you will contribute to the development of scientific knowledge and evidence-based solutions. This role offers the opportunity to apply advanced scientific expertise to deliver outcomes that support the protection of NSW's environment. About You You are an experienced environmental scientist with strong technical expertise in environmental forensics and analytical chemistry with a speciality in organic chemistry. You have a proven ability to design and deliver scientifically rigorous investigations, analyse complex datasets, and draw sound conclusions that withstand scrutiny.



Your knowledge enables you to provide credible scientific advice that informs environmental management, policy and regulatory outcomes. You communicate complex scientific information clearly and tailor your approach to different audiences. You exercise sound judgement, think critically and can identify practical solutions to complex environmental challenges. You build trusted relationships with stakeholders, contribute positively to team outcomes and proactively share knowledge to strengthen scientific capability and deliver high-quality outcomes. You lead research and innovation projects relating to emerging chemical pollutants and developing new forensic and analytical tools for their analysis in environmental matrices. Key knowledge and experience
- Experience in working collaboratively with a team and stakeholders to deliver customer focused results from science projects.
- Experience in project management including budgets, allocation of resources, and ability to report on results achieved. Essential requirements
- Chemistry or Environmental science tertiary qualifications, well-developed knowledge and experience in developing and delivering rigorous science projects in environmental forensics and analytical chemistry with a speciality in organic chemistry. For more information read the full Role Description:



Senior Scientist Environmental Forensics About the Team – Science & Insights Working at the intersection of science, policy and delivery, Science & Insights collaborates across government, academia, industry and communities to identify priority issues and deliver practical, high-impact solutions. The division brings together six specialist branches spanning conservation and restoration, climate and atmospheric science, environmental protection, remote sensing and landscape science, science impact and assessment, and water, wetlands and coastal science. Together, these teams provide the evidence, expertise and insights needed to understand NSW’s environment, manage risks and drive sustainable outcomes. The division’s work is focused on building a strong evidence base, advancing innovation in how data is gathered and used, and translating complex scientific information into clear, actionable insights and advice. Through scientific rigour, partnerships and knowledge sharing, Science & Insights plays a critical role in protecting, restoring and strengthening the resilience of NSW’s environment for future generations. Who we are The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) works to protect the state’s environment and heritage. It leads the way on climate change, driving the sustainable transition to a net zero economy, powered by affordable, reliable, and clean energy. DCCEEW conserves and protects the state’s natural environment. It manages the NSW national park estate, including its rich and diverse biodiversity and Aboriginal cultural heritage for future generations. DCCEEW also ensures sustainable management of water resources across the state, to support the environment, communities and industry. We acknowledge the ongoing custodial responsibilities of the

📌 Senior Scientist Environmental Forensics (Sydney)
🏢 Job Details
📍 Sydney