Early Career Environmental Consultant/ Scientist - Brisbane

Tetra Tech is seeking an Early Career Environmental Consultant/Scientist in Brisbane, CA. The role involves assisting with environmental studies and impact assessments, supporting technical analysis, and liaising with clients. Candidates should have a degree in Environmental Science or a related field and a passion for meaningful work. The position is desk-based but may include some fieldwork and potential international travel in the Asia Pacific region.
• Work on projects that make a difference
• Build your specialist career with a top-tier consultancy
• Be mentored by industry leaders in a one-on-one setting

Start your career making a difference

At Tetra Tech Coffey, youll work alongside passionate environmental and social specialists delivering projects that matter - from remote Pacific communities to nation-shaping renewable energy infrastructure across Australia.

The Environment and Social Management and Advisory (ESMA) team at Tetra Tech Coffey have over 50 years experience in delivering large-scale and technically complex environmental and social impact assessments across the Asia-Pacific region. Our clients in the resources, energy, renewables, infrastructure, and development sectors, engage us as trusted advisors to manage their environmental and social risks, and to deliver high quality solutions for critical projects across Australia, Papua New Guinea, and Asia Pacific. Projects like:

In Bougainville, Papua New Guinea, where we led the Panguna Mine Legacy Impact Assessment: a vital project addressing the long-standing environmental, social and human rights impacts of the Panguna Mine. This project exemplifies the meaningful and impactful work that we are proud to undertake. It highlights our dedication to technical excellence, client service, and making a difference in the communities where we operate.
Supporting Outcomes in Bougainville: The Panguna Mine Legacy Impact Assessment - Tetra Tech Coffey

We also led the environmental approvals for Marinus Link: a 1,500 MW subsea and on-land transmission project linking Tasmania and Victoria. Our approach successfully navigated the challenges of this multi-jurisdictional project to deliver one of Australias most complex renewable energy impact assessments and set of approval documents.
Navigating the Complexities of Multi-Jurisdictional Environmental Approvals - Tetra Tech Coffey

Projects like these show the scale, challenge and impact of the work youll be part of.

About the role

As part of the ESMA team youll be working with a collaborative and diverse group of professionals with a passion for delivering challenging and complex environmental and social assessment projects and developing innovative and tailored solutions for our clients.

This role is essentially desk-based and will:
• Assist with managing and preparing environmental studies across the project life cycle, including preparing environmental and social impact assessments and related environmental approval documentation, environmental management plans and audits, and project closure plans
• Support technical analysis, reporting and proposals
• Liaise with clients, subconsultants and stakeholders
• Work with Tetra Techs experts across the globe
• Develop your professional judgement in a supportive environment
• Provide opportunities to participate in some fieldwork including potential international travel in the Asia Pacific region

About you

Youll bring:
• A passion for meaningful work that has positive outcomes for people and the environment
• A degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering or a related field
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent time-management and organisation skills
• Australian work rights

Relevant experience gained while not essential, will be advantageous.

Why Tetra Tech Coffey?
• Youre keen to be involved in a mix of Australian and international projects and are excited by the potential to travel to remote places.
• You enjoy working on unique and interesting projects and want to be a part of developing leading approaches to environmental assessment.
• You want to be part of a diverse and inclusive team that has a small company feel and large company opportunities.
• You want opportunities for growth through one-on-one mentoring with leading specialists in environmental approvals and management.
• You want to work in a workplace that is supportive and encouraging, and there is always someone willing to help.

The benefits youll love:

Work-life balance: Flexible work options, tailored hours, study breaks, and the ability to buy extra leave: up to 8 weeks per year!

Recognition: We ensure your hard work doesnt go unnoticed.

Support: Employee assistance program for you and your immediate family.

Growth opportunities: Clear, performance-based career pathways, professional development, coaching, and mentorship from technical specialists across Australia, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea.

Ownership: Participate in our employee stock purchase plan.

Diverse projects: Work across a wide variety of projects, clients, and sectors.

Memberships: Professional memberships to help you stay ahead in your field.

Parental leave: Paid leave for both primary and secondary caregivers.

Car leasing: Take advantage of novated vehicle leasing options.

Travel discounts: Great deals through our corporate traveller program.

About Us

Tetra Tech Coffey provides high-end environmental, geotechnical, digital, and engineering design consulting services.

Every day, our people come together to solve complex challenges for our clients.

With over 30,000 Tetra Tech colleagues across 550 offices globally, we deliver projects that improve lives through science, technology, and innovation. Our commitment to creating lasting, measurable value is reflected in our global 1 Billion People Challenge , which tracks how our 100,000+ annual projects benefit people and communities around the world.
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