Australia – Queensland, Townsville
**Job Summary**
AECOM has an exciting opportunity for a diligent environmental professional to join our growing team in North Queensland. Based in our regional hub in Townsville, this role will see you working as part of our established Impact Assessment team. Alongside environmental planners, scientists and engineers you will consult on a wide range of projects, including public sector clients, oil and gas and mining across Queensland and the Northern Territory and further afield.
As an experienced practitioner, this role will see you working closely with our project teams to undertake work programs designed to provide innovative and progressive solutions for our clients. In addition to developing your technical skills, this opportunity offers you the chance to utilise your business development and client management skills, as well as team coordination and support.
Join our local team, whilst also being connected to an international network of technical experts. Take the next step in your career.
**Minimum Requirements**
* 4-10 years’ industry experience, preferably working within a consulting environment;
* Working knowledge and experience of environmental legislation and approvals processes.
* Experience leading and undertaking multidisciplinary projects – highly desirable;
* Passion and experience in any of the following will be highly regarded; ecological surveys including RE and BioCondition assessments, aquatic ecology, rehabilitation & closure, erosion and sediment control, surface and groundwater quality analysis, environmental auditing.
* Experience in TMR, Mining and Defence projects – highly desirable.
* CEnvP desirable.
You will pride yourself on your ability to provide high quality interpretive and technical reporting and will be confident around environmental sample collection and interaction with subcontractors.
**Preferred Qualifications**
* Tertiary qualification in ecology, environmental science, natural resource management or biological science, or other related field;
* Four-wheel drive training and other relevant industry inductions (ISI, White Card, Coal Induction)
* Defence Security Clearance (or ability to obtain.)
**What We Offer**
When you join AECOM, you become part of a company that is pioneering the future. Our teams around the world are involved in some of the most cutting-edge and innovative projects and programs of our time, addressing the big challenges of today and shaping the built environment for generations to come. We ensure a workplace that encourages growth, flexibility and creativity, as well as a company culture that champions inclusion, diversity and overall employee well-being through programs supported by company leadership. Our core values define who we are, how we act and what we aspire to, which comes down to not only delivering a better world, but working to “make amazing happen” in each neighborhood, community and city we touch. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.
**Job Category** Sciences
**Business Line** Environment
**Business Group** Design and Consulting Services Group (DCS)
**Country** Australia
**Position Status** Full-Time
**Requisition/Vacancy No.** 246904BR
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.