CareerPlan

Senior Scientist, Climate and Air

Melbourne, VictoriaFull-time2026-11-06 → 2026-11-11
No visa sponsorshipCitizens or permanent residents only

Core

Provide expert scientific advice and lead programs supporting regulatory and strategic decisions on complex climate, air quality, and air pollution issues, with a key focus on the North East Link Project.

Role type

Senior Scientist (Climate and Air)

Builds

Scientific advice, guidance, and regulatory science for major infrastructure projects and policy matters.

Domain

Environmental regulation, climate science, air quality

Required skills

Technical air and climate science assessments, regulatory science knowledge, project management, scientific writing and communication, applied research development

Preferred skills

Experience publishing scientific reports, stakeholder relationship management

Technologies

None stated

Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate integrated scientific advice for the North East Link Project; Provide expert advice on climate science, air quality, and air pollution; Analyse scientific evidence and prepare statements of opinion for compliance and enforcement; Communicate complex scientific information to technical and non-technical audiences; Plan and deliver scientific projects and applied research with partners

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC