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Title

Environmental Scientist

Posted
Reference   (Please mention Stopdodo/Environment Jobs in your application)
Sectors Terrestrial / Aquatic Ecology & Conservation
Location Australia (Queensland) - Australasia
Town/City Cairns and Townsville, Queensland
Salary (Minimum)
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Salary (Maximum)
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Type Fixed Term and Permanent Roles
Status Full Time
Level Mid Level
Deadline 31/03/2022
Company Name NRA Environmental Consultants
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Website Further Details / Applications
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Description
IMPORTANT:  This Advertiser has requested that applicants MUST be National Residents / Valid Work Permit-holders.  Other applicants need not apply.

 

About us

  • NRA Environmental Consultants is an independent privately-owned Australian company, established in 1984.
  • We have a reputation for providing high quality environmental services to a wide range of clients in public and private sectors.

About the role

  • NRA seeks an Environmental Scientist who has an interest in, or specialises in, water science.
  • Work as part of a multidisciplinary team of technical specialists, where professional development, innovation and knowledge, and skill-sharing are encouraged.
  • Problem solve and provide advice on environmental management matters to our clients.
  • Contribute to all aspects of project delivery, including proposal preparation, budget control, client liaison, project management, field work and reporting.
  • Contribute to continuously improving NRA’s services by incorporating or adapting emerging techniques and tools.
  • Provide technical advice and assistance to colleagues in other disciplines.

Your qualifications, skills and experience

Essential

  • Bachelor of Science with a major in a relevant subject.
  • No less than 3 years of relevant post-university experience.
  • The right to permanently live and work in Australia.
  • A sound understanding of environmental chemistry.
  • Relevant experience in applied studies, technical report writing, communication and time management.
  • The intellectual skills, technical proficiency and wisdom necessary to make a positive contribution to the NRA team.
  • Self-motivated with sound analytical and problem-solving skills and the ability to identify key issues and develop practical solutions.
  • Ability to manage and interpret large and complex datasets and to consolidate or present data in formats that is accessible to a wide range of end users.
  • Current class C driver licence (manual).

Highly regarded

  • Relevant professional experience in a similar role.
  • Experience servicing the private sector, conducting or contributing to statutory environmental investigations or evaluations, and negotiating licence conditions.
  • Knowledge and application of relevant legislation, regulations and guidelines, and experience liaising with regulatory agencies.
  • Membership of a relevant professional body.
  • Experience delivering and managing data for complex projects using multiple datasets.

What we offer

  • Opportunity to live in a tropical environment and take advantage of the relaxed lifestyle it offers.
  • Opportunity to develop your skills and career in a friendly and professional environment where you will have your own office.
  • Opportunities for continued professional development.
  • We encourage membership and engagement in professional and community organisations.
  • A competitive salary package commensurate with skills and experience.

 

A position description can be obtained from here. Please submit your application, consisting of a cover letter and CV, to nra@natres.com.au.

Previous applicants need not apply.

The closing date for applications is 31 March 2022.

 

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