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• Contribute to environmental due diligence and contaminated land projects across NSW Government property portfolios.
• Ongoing full time. Parramatta location – 3 days office + 2 days flexible supported
• Salary offering range from $99,938 – $110,271 + super

What’s in it for me?

Join our team for a fantastic culture with dynamic collaboration and genuine long-term career support. We offer flexibility in work arrangements, diverse and fulfilling assignments, and prioritise work/life balance and wellbeing with initiatives like flex leave and access to support programs. Additionally, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome, respected, and empowered to succeed.

The Role

Our Environmental Scientists, support the Environmental Management Group on contaminated land and environmental due diligence projects across NSW Government property holdings. Your work will play a key part in identifying environmental risks, informing property and project decisions, and supporting the effective management of contamination issues.

Your role will include preparing due diligence reviews and coordinating more detailed investigations by engaging and managing external consultants. This includes reviewing investigation proposals and overseeing consultant deliverables. The role also involves providing environmental expertise to support the planning, delivery, and continuous improvement of environmental risk management across a wide range of projects.

Collaboration is essential—you will work closely with technical specialists, consultants and partner NSW Government agencies to ensure high‑quality, fit‑for‑purpose outcomes.

For more information read the full Role Description:  Environmental Scientist PWD

What you will bring to the role

• Demonstrated experience in contaminated land assessment, investigation and remediation
• Strong understanding of relevant NSW environmental legislation and regulatory frameworks
• Ability to review technical proposals and reports, ensuring they meet project requirements and deliver high‑quality outcomes
• Strong communication skills to share technical information clearly and collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to plan and prioritise work, manage competing deadlines and adapt to changing project demands
• Experience working collaboratively with consultants and team members to deliver accurate, timely environmental assessment outcomes

Essential Requirements

• Tertiary qualifications in environmental science, environmental engineering, geology, hydrogeology or related discipline
• A current and valid NSW driver license

About us

The Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI) improves the liveability and prosperity of NSW. To achieve this, we: create vibrant, productive spaces and precincts; manage lands, assets and property effectively and deliver affordable and diverse housing. We strive to be a high-performing, world-class public service organisation that celebrates and reflects the full diversity of the community we serve and builds the cultural capability of our department to improve outcomes with and for Aboriginal people, communities and entities. 

We are an inclusive and accessible workplace, where your individual contributions are valued, and where everyone is encouraged to feel a sense of connection and belonging. DPHI supports various employee affinity groups, practices flexible working, offers job share and workplace adjustments.

Join us

If excited by the information above, we look forward to receiving your application, including a copy of your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role.

Applications close 11.55pm on Wednesday 4 March 2026.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Sara Maddison on sara.maddison@dpie.nsw.gov.au

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A talent pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available over the next 18 months.

Please note to be eligible to apply for this position you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident, or hold a valid Australian working Visa for the duration of the appointment. 

We encourage and support applications from people with disability. Please reach out to us to discuss any accommodations or adjustments that may be needed during the recruitment process, ensuring that you have every opportunity to showcase your talent, skills, and potential. Contact the Talent Team via talent.acquisition@dpie.nsw.gov.au or (02) 63637676​ - HR Support, option 2, DPHI People Advisory, option 1 and reference 'Request an Adjustment - Job Title and Reference Number'.

Check out our Aboriginal applicants guide to assist with applying for the role or contact our Aboriginal Career pathways team for a yarn.