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Soil Scientist/Senior Soil Scientist

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

About this role

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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:

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• Executing on-ground field works 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.

• Evaluating and distilling 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.

This role is offered as a working from home office arrangement in Victoria and on a full-time basis.​

Requirements

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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:

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

• Minimum 1-3 years of related professional experience in field investigations and soil surveying.

• 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.

• (Desirable) membership with professional organisations such as Soil Science Australia.

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Qualification & Experience

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

• Minimum 1-3 years of related professional experience in field investigations and soil surveying.

• (Desirable) membership with professional organisations such as Soil Science Australia.

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Other Requirements

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• Located/ based in Melbourne, Victoria.

• Ability to work remotely. 

• Full working rights within Australia.

• Ability to travel interstate.

• Full drivers license.

• White Card Certification.

• First Aid Certification.

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Please include a cover letter with your resume when making your application.

You will only be contacted if your application is shortlisted. Applications that do not address the key criteria will not be considered. 

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*To discuss further working arrangement details, or for a confidential discussion, please contact Lorraine Djuricin or Harrison Leake on 1300 30 40 80.