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Soil Scientist/Senior Environmental Scientist
(VIC)

Employment Type:   Full-time
Location:   Melbourne Australia
Urgency:   Immediate start preferable

Ambitious and ready to advance your career in Soil Science?  Want to be part of a highly experienced and respected Soil Science team?  One with the scope to work on a diverse range of complex and challenging projects across Australia and internationally?

About SESL Australia

SESL Australia has evolved over 42 years and is now one of Australia's leading providers of soil, environmental, water and plant science laboratory and consultancy services.  Our Sydney Head Office is unique in that it integrates a specialist laboratory with our consulting services, enabling us to deliver practical, science-based solutions backed by high-quality analytical data.

We have a wide range of public and private sector clients including but not limited to variously tiered construction companies, engineering and environmental firms, urban and landscape designers, recycling and resource recovery managers, composters, artificial soil producers, sports-field maintenance operators and agricultural producers.

Location and Work Arrangement

This is a full-time, home-based position located in Victoria, with a company vehicle, regular field work and interstate travel opportunities.

The Role

We are seeking a Soil Scientist/Senior Soil Scientist to join our team of experienced and dedicated scientists.  The role will involve using your technical skills and knowledge on a wide variety of projects for both public and private sector clients including:

• Undertaking field investigations and sampling programs at a range of sites involving the collection of soil, sediment, surface and groundwater samples and supervision of contractors

• Project scoping, proposal writing and fieldwork preparation

• Undertaking all works consistent with our safety values, systems and procedures

• Interpreting and synthesising field and analytical data

• Preparing scientific and technical reports using fundamental soil science to deliver innovative and practical solutions, and advice

• Working as part of a broad team to deliver soil science expertise to SESL Australia’s valued clients.

What You’ll Bring

We are seeking talented and curious scientists who want to advance their career with a well-established and trusted niche laboratory and soil science consultancy.  Ideally you will bring:

General Requirements:

• A degree in agriculture, soil science, horticulture, geology, environmental science or relevant earth sciences

• A passion for field-based project work including soil sampling, water sampling, in-field soil surveying, contractor supervision and safety management

• Capacity to work autonomously with support and mentoring in a collaborative team environment

• Effective written and oral communication skills and the aptitude to confidently liaise with project teams, subcontractors and clients

• The drive and commitment to succeed and to be a strong contributor to the growth and success of SESL Australia

• A full driver’s license and white card

• Ability and willingness to travel interstate

• Full competency in Microsoft packages such as Word, Excel, Power Point and relevant professional software

• Safety leadership in the field and commitment to adopting behavioural based safety programs

• Membership with professional organisations such as Soil Science Australia is desirable

Soil Scientist:

• 3+ years of related professional experience in field investigations and soil surveying

• Demonstrated project management experience and an ability to build client relationships

• Proposal and business development experience

Senior Soil Scientist:

• 5–8+ years of relevant consulting or applied soil science experience

• Demonstrated project management and client relationship management experience

• Experience mentoring junior staff and delivering training

• Proven proposal writing and business development capability

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Why Join SESL Australia?

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At SESL Australia, we offer more than just a job – we provide the opportunity to build a rewarding career with one of Australia's leading specialist soil science consultancies and laboratories. We value our people and are committed to providing an environment where talented scientists can develop their technical expertise, build rewarding careers and contribute to meaningful projects.

Benefits include:

• Working alongside highly experienced Soil Scientists and environmental professionals

• Exposure to a diverse range of projects across urban development, infrastructure, agriculture, natural resource management, sports turf and environmental sectors

• Company vehicle will be provided

• Opportunities to work on projects throughout Australia and internationally

• Ongoing technical mentoring and professional development

• Support for professional memberships and industry engagement, including Soil Science Australia

• Attendance at industry conferences, workshops and training events

• Flexible work-from-home arrangements with a strong focus on work-life balance

• A collaborative and supportive team culture that values knowledge sharing and professional growth

• The opportunity to contribute to a respected, independent consultancy with an integrated NATA-accredited laboratory

• Career progression opportunities for high-performing scientists seeking greater technical and project management responsibilities

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How to Apply

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If you are passionate about applying soil science to solve real-world challenges and want to work alongside some of Australia's most experienced soil scientists, we encourage you to apply.

Please submit your resume together with a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria. Applications submitted without a cover letter will not be considered.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

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Employer questions

Your application will include the following questions:

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?

• How many years' experience do you have as a Soil Scientist?

• Have you completed a qualification in Science, Agriculture or a related discipline with a major or component in Soil Science?

• Do you have experience in soil science surveying and field sampling?

• Do you have an understanding of soil science laboratory analysis and methodology?

• Which soil science sectors have you worked in?

• How many years' experience do you have preparing technical reports for clients?

• Do you have experience managing projects and communicating directly with clients?

• Do you have experience preparing proposals, quotations or tenders?

• Are you available to travel interstate when required?

• Do you hold a Construction Induction Safety (White Card)?

• Do you have a current Australian driver's licence?

• How much notice are you required to give your current employer?