Graduate Environmental Scientist
	Robson Environmental Pty Ltd

Robson Environmental, established in 1990, is Canberra's leading asbestos and hazmat consultancy within a mutli disciplinary team covering environmental assessment & remediation, occupational hygiene, workplace safety, NATA accredited laboratories and a training facility. We have NATA accreditation for our hazmat surveying. 

Robson Environmental is experiencing unprecedented growth and is looking for professionals for a graduate role within our contaminated land section.

The Role

We are interested in hearing from recent degree-qualified individuals with an ongoing interest in this discipline.

The contaminated land graduate role will involve undertaking, under guidance fieldwork and preparation of environmental reports for:

• Waste Classification
• Soil Beneficial Reuse
• Soil Assessments (including asbestos in soil)
• Surface and Ground Water Assessments
• Soil/Groundwater Vapour Assessments
• Tank Excavation Assessments
• Air Monitoring (for Asbestos Fibres)
• Remedial Action Plans
• Site Validation/Suitability
• Environmental Management & Unexpected Finds Protocols

It is envisaged that this opportunity will suit individuals with excellent interpersonal, time management and report writing skills who seek a long term career in this field.

Overtime/time in lieu paid at penalty rates.

Essential

The successful candidate will have tertiary or post graduate qualifications in Environmental Science/ Engineering or other relevant disciplines (Geology, Soil Science, Hydrology etc.). In addition, it is essential that candidates hold a current drivers licence and desirable for the candidate to hold an ACT / NSW Assessors certification.

Benefits

Our staff are our best asset. We invest to train new starters to the highest level possible and provide mentorship and support to ensure they achieve personal and company goals. Our working environment is friendly, positive and cooperative, designed to achieve the best possible results for our clients, staff and the company. Our mission is to ensure that the built environment is as safe and hazard free as possible. Staff are provided with all necessary training, PPE and supervision to ensure their safety and to provide for their professional development.

Canberra offers a great lifestyle – fantastic dining, cafes and arts scene, a wide variety of outdoor activities on our door step. We are 1.5 hours from the coast with good surfing, fishing, bushwalking, camping and relaxation, and 1.5 hours from some of the best snowboarding and skiing in the country. Housing is high quality, plentiful and reasonably priced with virtually no traffic jams on average commutes to work of 10 – 20 minutes. Government and private schools are amongst the best in the country, and our 4 universities are world class.

Applications

Please forward your CV and cover letter outlining your qualifications, experience and outline why this position appeals to you to Larissa Webb, Business Manager.