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Licensed Asbestos Assessor (Contaminated Land) 5 Years +, QLD

If you are keen to take the next step in your technical career and work alongside likeminded individuals with the skillset and the intention to support your career growth, then look no further.

Newstead, QLD
Full–Time

Are you a Licensed Asbestos Assessor (LAA) looking for a career in contaminated land management? If so, then Environmental Earth Sciences wants to hear from you!

Asbestos has made a comeback and a LAA that can interface with our soil scientists and environmental consultants will 

If you are keen to take the next step in your technical career and are looking for a challenging but diverse and fulfilling role; working alongside likeminded individuals with the skillset and the intention to support your career growth and technical progression, then look no further.

What we’ll offer you…

  • You will work with the industry’s most respected technical experts and assist them in their reviews of very interesting and technically challenging projects, as well as managing your own non-audit related projects.
  • You will be given the autonomy and the space to run your own projects and provide leadership to the team.
  • You will receive extensive in-house training to support and grow your technical skills with a view to assisting you in becoming a technical specialist in your area of interest (risk assessment, hydrogeology, soil science, auditing, to name but a few);
  • We will support you in completing external training courses suitable to your career progression. 
  • We are based in Newstead, close to public transport, parkland and Breakfast Creek.

About Us

Environmental Earth Sciences is an independent soil science consultancy, specialising in solutions for the brown environment (soil, groundwater and waste). With over 40 years hands on experience we offer our clients complete solutions through our contaminated land consultancy, remediation contracting, and soil recycling arms. Providing our people with exceptional opportunities for professional growth, and a fun, hardworking culture, we are renowned for our innovation and industry leadership.

The Role

To be considered for this role the ideal candidate will have an environmental science/geology/soils/engineer/hydrogeology qualification and you should have at least 5+ years’ experience as a Contaminated Land Consultant. 

You will be enthusiastic to undertake the following duties: 

  • Initiate and contribute to the preparation of project fee proposals and tenders;
  • Nurture and grow your client network;
  • Equipment care & maintenance;
  • Provide both project management and technical expertise for Preliminary Site Investigations (PSI) and Detailed Site Investigations (DSI)/remediation project planning and implementation;
  • Soil, vapor and groundwater monitoring;
  • Data compilation and interpretation report writing on a variety of projects; and
  • Inter and intra-state travel.

What you’ll offer us

  • Direct experience (5+ years) in contaminated land assessment and/or remediation;
  • Capacity to work across range of land and groundwater projects in varied settings (urban renewal, infrastructure, government, Defence, resources);
  • A working knowledge of NEPM 2013, waste regulations, and have had experience to asbestos & hazardous materials assessments;
  • Strong technical background and be passionate about training junior staff;
  • Excellent verbal and written skills;
  • Safety focused;
  • Have an Australia manual Driver’s license; and
  • Permanent resident or citizen of Australia. 

Personal Attributes 

  • Team first attitude;
  • Attention to detail;
  • Enthusiastic to undertake all of the duties included in the position summary;
  • A knack for process efficiency and creative solutions;
  • Ability to work autonomously and prioritise duties;
  • Demonstrates effective time management; and
  • Friendly and professional.


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