Graduate Contaminated Land Scientist

Job description

Company Description “I've been with AECOM for over a decade, and when I reflect on why I stay with the company it is because of workplace culture and the nature of our projects. Working on impactful community-shaping projects with unique and diverse challenges, having opportunities for meaningful career progression, and being a part of a caring, close-knit team that supports each other through life's ups and downs.” – Alix Chinnery, Associate Director - Environment, Perth, WA Come grow with us. AECOM's environmental practice is dedicated to helping industries, clients and governments meet their environmental responsibilities while protecting the natural environment. We provide advisory and technical services to ensure compliance, manage impacts, and reduce risks, including obtaining permits and approvals, decommissioning and restoring contaminated sites, and tackling climate change challenges and resilience. We focus on preserving habitats, water quality, stakeholder engagement and cultural resources, promoting a holistic approach to environmental impact management at every project stage. Everyone belongs at AECOM. We’re committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging - because great ideas come from diverse perspectives. AECOM is proud to be a Fortune 500 Most Admired Company , a WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality , # Work180 Equitable Workplace Awards 2025 Winner and an AWEI Bronze Tier LGBTQ+ Inclusive Employer . Job Description AECOM's environmental practice is dedicated to helping industries, clients and governments meet their environmental responsibilities while protecting the natural environment. We provide advisory and technical services to ensure compliance, manage impacts and reduce risks, including obtaining permits and approvals, decommissioning and restoring contaminated sites, and tackling climate change challenges and resilience. We focus on preserving habitats, water quality, stakeholder engagement and cultural resources, promoting a holistic approach to environmental impact management at every stage of a project. This role offers a balance of fieldwork and office-based activities, providing exposure to local and interstate site investigations, environmental assessments, data analysis and technical reporting. You'll have opportunities to work on projects across a variety of sectors and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, clients and contractors to help deliver sustainable environmental outcomes. This role is for an immediate start. How you’ll make a difference: Support preliminary and detailed site investigations, including field sampling, data collection and reporting. Assist with contaminated land assessments and environmental due diligence studies. Analyse environmental data and contribute to the preparation of technical reports and digital deliverables. Contribute to the development of remedial action plans and site validation reports. Participate in site works and contractor supervision during remediation activities. Collaborate with technical specialists across environmental, engineering and planning disciplines. What our Graduate Program offers: Graduate Introduction: Kickstart connections with peers and leaders. Essential Consulting Skills: Master core consulting skills from day one. Networking and Learning: Grow your network and industry know-how. Mentoring and Career Support: Receive guidance from experienced professionals. Learning from Experts: Learn directly from industry leaders and specialists. Flexible Work Options: Work in a way that fits your life and wellbeing. Career Pathways: Get support to progress and step confidently into your next role. For more information, visit our Early Careers website. Qualifications The qualities that help you thrive: Completed a Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, engineering, agriculture or earth science (understanding of core sciences and soils an advantage) Relevant experience in contaminated land management, environmental services, or a related field is welcomed. Proficiency in site investigations including sampling for soil, soil vapour, surface water and groundwater A commitment to health, safety and environmental best practice when working in both office and field-based environments. A willingness to undertake fieldwork, including travel to regional locations as required. A current driver's licence and the ability to obtain a Defence security clearance. Additional Information Our Recruitment Process: Submit Your Application: Complete the job application, uploading your resume, cover letter and the latest copy of your academic transcripts as one single document. Phone Screen: You may be invited to a phone screen with our Early Careers Recruitment team. Interview: Attend a face-to-face interview at your local office. Applications are reviewed as they come in, and the role may close earlier than expected, so if this opportunity sounds like you, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. What sets us apart? We are the trusted global infrastructure leader. Across the globe, we partner with our clients in the public and private sectors to solve their most complex challenges, pioneer innovative solutions and deliver a better world. Our reputation is recognised globally. We are named the world’s top design firm and ranked #1 in Transportation, General Building, and Environmental Engineering by Engineering News-Record in 2025. We are also honoured to be listed among Fortune’s “World’s Most Admired Companies” for the twelfth consecutive year and recognised as one of the 2025 World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere for our commitment to integrity and creating positive impact. Ready to push the limits of what’s possible? We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, additional health or mental health needs, and/or neurodiverse conditions. If you require any adjustments during the hiring process, please let us know. Learn more about life at AECOM: LinkedIn , Facebook , Instagram , X , YouTube - explore our AECOM voices, employee stories, latest projects, and much more. At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment. AECOM acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we, our clients and our communities live and work around Australia. We pay our respects to their cultures and to their Elders — past, present, and emerging. We are committed to connecting to Country in our work through meaningful engagement with First Nations peoples and businesses. Find out more about our Australian Reconciliation Action Plan here: https://aecom.com/au/our-vision-for-reconciliation/. About AECOM AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM. Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed. You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients. AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too. Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours. Videos To Watch