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Senior Scientist Environmental Forensics

Lidcombe, New South Wales💼 Full-time💰 $128,052–$128,052🗓 2026-09-23 → 2026-09-26

Core

Lead complex environmental forensics and analytical chemistry projects to characterize chemical pollutants, identify sources, and provide scientific evidence for environmental protection and decision-making across NSW.

Role type

Senior Scientist Environmental Forensics (hands-on IC)

Builds

Scientific evidence and analysis for pollution investigations and environmental outcomes

Domain

Environmental protection, analytical chemistry, organic chemistry

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery

Required skills

environmental forensics, analytical chemistry, organic chemistry, scientific investigation design, complex data analysis, project management, stakeholder collaboration

Preferred skills

leading research on emerging chemical pollutants, developing new forensic/analytical tools

Technologies

analytical chemistry tools, environmental data analysis platforms

Responsibilities

Design and deliver rigorous science projects in environmental forensics; analyze complex datasets to identify pollutant sources; provide specialist scientific advice to support environmental programs; lead research and innovation projects on emerging pollutants; manage project budgets and resources; collaborate with government, EPA, universities, and research partners

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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