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What this job is
An environmental research scientist conducts field investigations and laboratory analyses to examine environmental systems, pollutants, and ecological processes across Australian landscapes. They design and execute research projects to assess environmental compliance, inform policy, and support conservation or remediation efforts, working within universities, government agencies (such as state EPA bodies), or environmental consultancies.
Pay
A$1,953 a week
This is the median for full-time employees who are not managers and are paid at the adult rate, before tax and salary sacrifice. It is a guide to what the work pays, not a wage rate.
Source: ABS Survey of Employee Earnings and Hours, May 2025, customised report.
What this role asks for
- Attention to Detailcore
- Continuous Learning and Upskillingcore
- Data Entry and Accuracycore
- Microsoft Excel Data Managementcore
- Problem Solvingcore
- Process Documentationcore
- Regulatory and Legislative Awarenesscore
- Report Writingcore
- Research and Analysiscore
- Risk Identificationcore
- Stakeholder Communicationcore
- Team Collaborationcore
- Time Management and Prioritisationcore
- Verbal Communicationcore
- Written Communicationcore
- Active Listening
- Community Development
- Digital Literacy
- Goal Setting and Planning
- Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Drive)
- Incident Reporting
- Policy Interpretation
- Power BI Reporting and Dashboards
- Record Management
- Reporting and Analytics