CareerPlan

Senior Scientist, Marine

Melbourne, VictoriaFull-time$116k2026-11-06 → 2026-11-11
No visa sponsorshipCitizens or permanent residents only

Core

Provide expert scientific advice on marine and freshwater water quality and pollution to inform regulatory and strategic decisions for the EPA.

Role type

Senior Scientist, Marine

Builds

Regulatory science advice, technical guidelines, research partnerships, and enforcement support for Victoria's environment.

Domain

Environmental Science / Marine & Freshwater Quality

Required skills

Marine science expertise, regulatory science knowledge, complex project management, technical writing, applied research leadership, scientific integrity

Preferred skills

Experience with environmental legislation, stakeholder collaboration, public speaking

Technologies

None stated

Responsibilities

Provide authoritative scientific advice on water quality and pollution; Analyse evidence for compliance and enforcement; Lead integrated scientific advice; Plan and deliver complex scientific projects; Prepare technical guidelines, reports, and publications; Lead applied research with academia

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities