About Earthwise Environmental

EE is an environmental consulting and contracting firm with a strong reputation for providing expert, grounded solutions for both the public and private sector.

We are the ground professionals, and our roots are in soil science, wastewater management, contaminated site investigations, environmental compliance but we offer so much more.

EE is committed to finding creative environmental solutions for our clients in the most cost-effective way that is consistent with the principals of ecological sustainable development, environmental protection and legislation.

Our mission is to ensure our clients achieve development consent from the local consenting authority first time round. This does mean we will cut corners nor take on any given job or client.

We will achieve this by seeking highly educated and experienced team members who respect the natural environment and wish to ensure the long-term sustainable use of natural resources is available for present and future generations.

EE will endeavour to maintain high standards of professional conduct by adhering to our core values which act as our moral compass.

Our values

Integrity - We build and strengthen our reputation through our clients trust in alignment with our promises and actions

Excellence – We are passionate about soil, water, mother nature, our people, our service quality excellence

Teamwork – We work together honestly and willingly, sharing knowledge and skills with the purpose to provide a high-quality service for our clients while staying in connection with one another

Commitment – We are responsible, respect each other, dedicated to safety, care for ourselves, or environment and conduct our business in a conscious and ethical manner.

Environmental awareness – We respect the natural environment and understand that our advice can impact on the environment. We are committed to the principals sustainable and ecological development.

Our services

• On-site wastewater management (domestic and commercial)
• Soil and groundwater monitoring studies for environmental compliance
• Stage 1 and Stage 2 Contaminated site investigations
• Stage 3 Remedial Action Plan (RAP) for contaminated site clean-up and Stage 4 – Validation
• Acid sulfate soil investigations and reporting
• Salinity investigations and reporting.
• Soil/Waste classification reports

Our aspiration for you

• Deepen your expertise in a dynamic, diverse and inclusive work environment
• Unprecedented access to senior scientist committed to developing EE
• Innovative and collaborative multidisciplinary projects
• The opportunity to work on all phases of the project cycle
• The opportunity for career growth

Job description

If you have a Science / Environmental background, EE can offer a rewarding opportunity to join our growing firm based in Woonona, NSW.

The environmental consultant (EC) is required to assist with a range of tasks in soil and water sciences. This may include field work, sample collection, preparation and submission to laboratories, data entry, data presentation, statistical analysis of data, creating two-dimensional scaled drawing (for detailed design) and liaise with EE staff to ensure quality standards and turn-around times are met.

Key accountabilities

Fulfil the technical capabilities required for one or more of the following: receipt of soil and groundwater samples, testing of samples, care and maintenance of soil coring equipment.

• Confirm identity of samples and ensure correct samples match laboratory submission form
• Ensure integrity of data which is accurate and objective
• Ensure site layout plans are representative of site and comply with relevant standards and guidelines
• Monitor workload and contribute to the efficient running of EE
• Log in project times through project management software
• Assist with the maintenance of the quality systems to meet high requirements as applicable
• Promote and maintain a safe work culture in the field and office
• Assist professional staff with sample collection and report writing

Key challenges

• Managing multiple tasks effectively within tight timeframes to meet customer expectations
• Working within a small team environment to ensure testing and reporting outcomes are met
• Working under supervision with appreciation of the goals and outcomes of the work team.

Key Relationships

Who: Team Leader

Why:

Report on progress of activities and gain direction on key diagnostic issues

Keep informed of issues that arise and advise of potential delays

Participate in meetings to share information about both day to day and medium to long term issues

Work Team

• Ensure all tasks are completed in a timely manner

Job requirements

1. You need to be the type of person who is well organised and get joy out of getting things done. Every day, you will discuss with the team leader the tasks which are needing completion.
2. At times you will be in the field (sometimes amongst livestock), under the elements (hot, cold wet), jumping barbed wire fences, getting your hands dirty, and lifting heavy tools around 10 % of the time and for the remaining 90 % you’ll be assisting with the technical components of our services.
3. Expert at desktop programs such as MS excel, MS word, MS outlook, Adobe Professional, Google Earth and image editing programs (e.g. GIMP, Inkscape)
4. Knowledge or ability to learn 2-D drawing programs (e.g., Auto Cad or QCAD).
5. You need to be a person who pays attention to detail and quality. Small things matter. We want you to be meticulous in your work. We are looking for a good, fun person, who gets stuff done.
6. You will require excellent written and oral communication skills and be able to provide us practical examples on how you will achieve this.
7. Ability to travel interstate with one or two-night duration remote stay
8. Ability to work autonomously
9. Be punctual and on-time
10. Having your own transportation is highly desirable

Salary Range

Discussed upon application.

Skills and experience

• Tertiary qualifications in Environmental Science or related discipline
• Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills
• Must hold a current NSW driver’s license
• Strong organisational skills and proactive attitude
• Efficient and motivated
• Must be able to work both autonomously and as part of a team

If you are interested to work with EE and be part of the growing business please attach a cover letter introducing yourself and outline how you believe you meet the role description above.

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