Scientific Advisor Environmental Contaminants
SeniorFull-timeHybridBrisbane QLD, AustraliaPosted 2 days ago
About the job
The job is about becoming a Senior Advisor - Environmental Contaminants at Urban Utilities, where you will play a vital role in shaping the future of environmental safety and public health. This position is crucial for managing chemical and environmental risks, ensuring that the organization remains a leader in contaminant science. Collaboration is key, as you will work with diverse teams and external partners to drive impactful research and decision-making.
You'll be responsible for
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Leading scientific assessments
Lead complex scientific assessments, integrating analytical results, field data, and predictive modelling to deepen our understanding of environmental contaminants and their system-level impacts.🧪
Maintaining expertise
Maintain expertise in emerging contaminants—including PFAS, microplastics, pharmaceuticals, endocrine disruptors, heavy metals, and industrial chemicals—and evaluate their environmental behaviour, toxicological profiles, and regulatory trajectories.📚
Providing scientific guidance
Provide scientific guidance to internal partners to support coherent contaminant management strategies.What we're looking for
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Environmental science qualifications
Relevant tertiary qualifications in Environmental Science or related fields.View fit
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Contaminant research experience
Demonstrated experience in field sampling and analytical method development.View fit
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Field investigation skills
Applied experience in environmental sampling and site inspections.View fit
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