Graduate Environmental Scientist

About the role
Ventia is seeking a highly motivated Graduate/ Trainee Environmental Scientist with skills to facilitate a range of environmental and contaminated land projects. You will be working on projects in Regional Victoria including the Defence industry and large government contracts.  

We are looking for someone with the skills to collect and report on environmental and contaminated land data specifically in both surface groundwaters.  Other key project areas you may works on include soil contamination, landfill gas, GW, data quality, planning and facilitating site maintenance and improvement programs.

This is a permanent, full-time role based in Tatura (Greater Shepparton) and will involve travel to different sites, the successful applicant must be available to occasionally travel and work remotely, away from home for up to a week at a time.

What we offer you:

• A safe and enjoyable workplace
• One-on-one mentoring
• Tools of the trade, vehicle, laptop and mobile phone.
• Ability to complete company sponsored diploma qualification in Water Operations
• Four Wheel Drive training course
• First aid/CPR training
• Opportunity to travel around Victoria and NSW

Under direction and guidance of the Operations Manager this role is responsible for:

• Data collection of large-scale environmental monitoring programs for government and private interests. Project works would include all aspects from inception to completion including OH&S, financials, , laboratory coordination, data collation and some minor reporting.
• Undertaking environmental data collection activities for both surface & groundwaters, gas monitoring, soil sampling.
• Document field work for sampling, monitoring, and OH&S with attention to detail and data quality.
• Servicing, calibrating, and maintaining onsite monitoring equipment and associated sensors.
• Observing maintenance needs at respective sites and ensuring works are appropriately scheduled into the work program.

About the Position:

• Some industry experience would be preferably, but not essential in groundwater / surface water or contaminated land monitoring.
• Qualifications in Environmental Science, Geology, Hydrogeology, Environmental Engineering, Hydrography, or other similar fields is preferred. 
• High level MS Excel user (mandatory), and experience in the use of ESDAT, Hydstra, Campbells, AutoCAD and Arc GIS is desirable.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and client liaison.
• Excellent time management, and an eagerness to acquire new skills and meet new challenges.
• Field experience with groundwater sampling techniques such as low flow sampling.
• Self-motivated and the ability to work unsupervised.  Also, to routinely travel and work remotely, away from home for up to a week at a time.
• A First Aid certificate and white / red card would also be looked upon favourably.

About Ventia 
Ventia is a leading infrastructure services company, operating across Australia and New Zealand. Our clients are the owners and operators of assets that are critical to our local communities. We pride ourselves on working smart, safely and sustainably, harnessing the latest technologies and brightest minds. With a diverse and proud heritage, we have a track record of delivering essential services to the communities in which we operate. 

Diversity 
Ventia is enriched by the diverse experiences, talents, and cultures that our people bring to the organisation, while celebrating and respecting the communities we operate in. We are committed to providing a safe and positive environment that provides equal opportunities for individuals of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, Māori and Pasifika people, LGTBQI+, Women, Veterans and spouses and people with disabilities. 

How to apply
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Position Reference Number: 161303