Environmental Scientist, Contaminated Land

Environmental Scientist, Contaminated Land - ( 260000EH )

Description

As a self-motivated Environmental Scientist in our growing Contaminated Land team in Perth, you’ll play a key role in delivering high-quality work while providing a meaningful contribution to the growth of the greater Geosciences team. This is an excellent career opportunity to help shape how the team operates, influence technical outcomes, and grow your profile through high-quality, meaningful work.

This position is based in our Perth office and offers flexible working arrangements, including work-from-home options, staggered hours, and additional Purchased Leave to support your work-life balance. You’ll be part of a supportive and collaborative environment that values your expertise and invests in your professional development, offering tailored training and long-term career growth opportunities.

As part of the Contaminated Land Team, you will be supported throughout your career development by our team of industry-leading experts, consisting of principal and senior-level scientists and engineers.

As part of the Contaminated Land team, you will:

• As part of a project team, contribute and take ownership in the delivery of preliminary and detailed contaminated land assessments, including site management plans, remediation action plans and high-quality technical reports.
• Plan and carry out field investigations across soil, vapour, surface water and groundwater, including supervising drilling and sampling programs.
• Work alongside technical specialists and subject matter experts, contributing your insights and learning from others.
• Interpret complex datasets and confidently communicate findings through clear, well-structured and defensible reporting.
• Play an active role in developing proposals, budgets and tenders, directly contributing to the growth and direction of the team.

To be successful in the role, you will need:

• A tertiary qualification in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Hydrogeology or Geology.
• 3 years’ experience in the contaminated land industry.
• Exposure to a diverse range of contaminated land investigations across different sites, contaminants and project types.
• Confidence in managing site investigations, supervising fieldwork and applying soil and groundwater sampling methodologies.
• A working knowledge of the ASC NEPM and contaminated land regulatory requirements in Western Australia.
• Sound soil logging, data management, analytical and technical writing skills, with pride in producing high-quality work.
• A current driver’s licence and willingness to undertake field work, including in remote locations.
• A collaborative, ownership-driven mindset, with the confidence to contribute ideas, improve processes and help build a team you’re proud to be part of.

This position includes both office and field work, and applicants must be physically able to stand and work in the field.

What we offer:

Along with a competitive remuneration package commensurate with skills and experience, we offer a number of benefits to ensure ongoing professional development and well-being:

• Part of a broader Environment and Geoscience Team with support across Australia, and the opportunity to diversify your skill set nationally and globally.
• Learning and talent development programs - including global programs, online learning, and on-the-job learning.
• Penalty rates and time in lieu for extended field work in remote locations.
• Career development, with opportunities to expand your knowledge across various ecological disciplines, attend conferences and undertake training.
• Flexible work arrangements, including changes to patterns of hours worked, and opportunities to work from home.
• Ability to purchase up to four weeks of additional leave and provision for school term contracts.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is accessible to employees and their immediate family.
• Social and professional clubs within Stantec to enhance connection, interactions and upskilling across Australia.
• Access to bonus programs within the business.
• Professional Registration and Memberships.
• Salary Continuance Insurance (SCI).
• Service Recognition Awards.
• Employee Referral Benefits.
• Consideration of relocation assistance for an experienced, interstate candidate.

About us:

The Stantec community unites over 30,000 employees working in over 450 locations across six continents. We collaborate across disciplines and industries to bring buildings, energy, resources, water, environmental, transport and infrastructure projects to life.

Our work from initial project concept and planning through design, construction, and commissioning begins at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships.

Culture:

Stantec is serious about healthy work-life balance, diversity, inclusion & equity, indigenous relations, innovation, community engagement, corporate sustainability, and social wellbeing. We have employee groups for women, LGBTQI , neurodiversity, and more! Our employees play sport, fundraise, volunteer, learn, and have fun together.

How to apply:

If this position is of interest, please submit your application online.

Please note that no agency applications will be accepted at this time.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Hydrogeology or Geology.

Primary Location : Australia-Western Australia-Perth

Organization : BC-3045 EnvSvcs-AU Australia

Employee Status : Regular

Job Level : Individual Contributor

Travel : No

Schedule : Full-time

Job Posting : Jun 9, 2026, 8:57:15 PM

Req ID: 260000EH

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans