Principal Soil Scientist
Core
Lead soil science projects and provide technical leadership for environmental consultancy, focusing on soil surveys, land rehabilitation, and impact assessments for mining, energy, and infrastructure clients.
Role type
Principal Soil Scientist (Senior IC with mentorship)
Builds
Soil management strategies, rehabilitation plans, and technical reports for clients
Domain
Environmental consulting, soil science, land management, mining and energy impact assessment
Required skills
Soil survey and classification, soil property analysis, Australian environmental legislation, land rehabilitation design, project management, technical mentoring
Preferred skills
Consulting experience, strategic cropping land assessment, biophysical strategic agricultural land assessment
Technologies
Australian Soil Classification system, soil sampling tools, GIS/mapping software
Responsibilities
Lead large-scale soil projects, prepare high-quality technical reports, mentor junior scientists, assess impacts of mining and infrastructure on soil health, design soil amelioration and revegetation strategies
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with mentorship