THE OPPORTUNITY

WSP has one of the largest private sector Contaminated Site teams in Australia. Put simply, we have the scale and the reach you need to do the kind of work the world needs. Our great team culture, technical leaders and supportive colleagues allow us to tackle interesting and complex projects for our clients whilst ensuring our team members work on rewarding and technically challenging projects.
We put well-being, technical excellence, and innovation at the forefront of everything we do.
The role will be primarily based in our Canberra office with the option to work from home up to 2 days per week, when you’re not required on site. We’re ideally looking for a Consultant level hire.
Your work will include the full life cycle of contaminated land management industry across government sector assets, petroleum-contaminated areas, mining and energy sector, to support their compliance requirements, remediation, rehabilitation and transition to new uses.

What you’ll do

• Conduct interesting environmental field works (e.g. drilling, hydrogeological testing, site validation, monitoring) with varied considerations for safety and intricate geology/ hydrogeology
• Collect environmental samples of soil, groundwater, soil vapour, ambient air and landfill gas, etc.
• Interrogate large datasets, develop conceptual site models and prepare detailed and concise field notes
• Author technical assessments reports and recommendations
• Oversee contractors and take responsibility for safe, compliant and quality field works programs
• Apply legislation, standards, guidelines, and project specifications
• Build strong relationships with colleagues and clients, and collaborate with the national team to execute initiatives locally
• Contribute to a culture of teamwork, innovation, and passion, promoting trust and unity among team members
• Management of your own projects of small to medium scale
• Uphold a strong safety culture and champion safety initiatives

WHAT IF YOU COULD DO THE KIND OF WORK THE WORLD NEEDS?

At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

What you’ll do

• Conduct interesting environmental field works (e.g. drilling, hydrogeological testing, site validation, monitoring) with varied considerations for safety and intricate geology/ hydrogeology
• Collect environmental samples of soil, groundwater, soil vapour, ambient air and landfill gas, etc.
• Interrogate large datasets, develop conceptual site models and prepare detailed and concise field notes
• Author technical assessments reports and recommendations
• Oversee contractors and take responsibility for safe, compliant and quality field works programs
• Apply legislation, standards, guidelines, and project specifications
• Build strong relationships with colleagues and clients, and collaborate with the national team to execute initiatives locally
• Contribute to a culture of teamwork, innovation, and passion, promoting trust and unity among team members
• Management of your own projects of small to medium scale
• Uphold a strong safety culture and champion safety initiative