Principal Human Health/Ecological risk assessor
Montrose Environmental GroupQueensland, Australia • Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Posted September 26, 2025
Full Time
About the Company
Montrose Environmental was one of the first to see environmental responsibility as not just an imperative but as a strategic asset. And we’re well ahead of the curve in applying the latest technologies in practical ways to solve difficult environmental challenges. How? By building a leadership team with exceptional depth of experience and breadth of expertise. By bringing together a wealth of local knowledge that allows us to address homegrown issues across multiple locations. By removing operational roadblocks that stand in the way of streamlined, hassle-free, nation-spanning implementation. And by investing in assets and technologies that will keep us out in front of emerging environmental concerns for years to come. In short, we approach our job the same way our clients approach theirs: With a sense of urgency, a commitment to adding value, and a stubborn refusal to settle for second-best. All to help the people we partner with identify and seize opportunity.
Job Description
We're looking for a Principal Human Health / Ecological Risk Assessor to lead and deliver high-level risk assessments across Australia. You'll be a national technical lead, mentoring our growing team and guiding clients through complex regulatory and scientific challenges.
Requirements
- Degree in Environmental Science, Toxicology, Environmental Engineering, Chemistry or similar
- Solid experience in risk assessment roles (consulting or regulator)
- Strong technical knowledge of NEPM, CRC CARE, enHealth and relevant state-based frameworks
- Experience working on complex industrial or contaminated land sites
- Confidence working with multidisciplinary teams and clients
- A collaborative mindset and genuine interest in mentoring others
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Tailored perks
- Work from anywhere — Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Adelaide or remotely
- Exposure to some of Australia’s most complex and high-profile risk projects
- Supportive team of experts who back each other to succeed
- Leadership pathway with national visibility
- Real autonomy, flexibility and influence
