Job Description

About Us

Advitech, part of Emergent Group, has delivered engineering excellence for nearly 40 years. We value integrity, respect, and collaboration—working across diverse industries to deliver outstanding outcomes. Joining us means access to complex projects, multidisciplinary expertise, and opportunities to grow your career.

The Opportunity - Air Quality and Acoustics Specialist

We are seeking an Engineer or Scientist with experience in air quality and/or acoustics, or a strong interest in developing skills across both disciplines. This role is suitable for professionals with backgrounds in environmental engineering, environmental science, air quality assessment, acoustics, noise and vibration, or related fields. Whether you have 2 years or 20 years of experience, this is a flexible role that can be shaped around your skills, interests, and career goals.

About The Role

As our Air Quality and Acoustics Specialist, you will deliver high‑quality air quality, odour and acoustic services across a diverse range of projects. The role will involve air, odour and noise impact assessments; dispersion and acoustic modelling; ambient air quality, odour and noise monitoring (attended and unattended); emissions and noise inventory development; and preparation of technical reports for planning approvals and regulatory compliance.

You will work on projects spanning industrial, waste, mining, infrastructure, agricultural and urban development sectors, using industry‑standard monitoring equipment and modelling tools. Whilst collaborating closely with multidisciplinary technical teams, you will help clients proactively manage environmental impacts, acoustic performance and community expectations.

Requirements

We're looking for a Consultant with the following:

• Environmental Science, environmental engineering or similar qualification recognised by Engineers Australia
• At least two years of demonstrated experience in air quality and/or acoustic assessment
• Knowledge of NSW environmental legislation, government policies and Australian standards
• Experience in the efficient preparation, submission and management of specialist reports including liaison with consent authorities and effective resolution of environmental issues to obtain approval
• Current unrestricted drivers licence (motor vehicle)

Candidates meeting the following desirable criteria will be highly regarded:

• Prior experience working in consulting
• Demonstrated practical experience in undertaking air dispersion modelling using NSW EPA and approved models (e.g. CALPUFF, AERMOD) and GIS mapping technologies
• Acoustics modelling including iNoise, CadnaR and SoundPLAN
• National Pollutant Inventory (NPI) reporting and/or National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting (NGER) experience

About the Position

Position Type: Permanent - Full Time or Part Time – you decide!
Reports To: Principal - Sustainability and Environment
Start Date: Flexible
Location: Advitech office, located in the Emergent Group Headquarters, Newcastle. Flexible work practices apply for this role.
Salary Base salary plus superannuation and generous income protection insurance, wellbeing vouchers, employee referral program bonus, overtime options, professional membership training, and more.

Benefits

The wellbeing of our people is our highest priority. When you join us, you become part of Emergent Group Australia, which means you’ll be surrounded by people who help you achieve a meaningful career.

We've designed our benefits to support your wellbeing, lifestyle and career goals.

• Flexibility is built in. Whether it’s flexible start/finish times, a 4-day week, or one day from home, you’ll be able to balance work to support your personal life.
• Wellbeing vouchers every year – for gym or swimming pool membership, fitness equipment or relaxation therapies to help you stay healthy and energised.
• Access to training, mentoring, and support to help you grown your skills and advance your career.
• 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Program for you and your immediate family to help you maintain your emotional and psychological wellbeing.

Interested? Apply Now

If you have the legal right to live and work in Australia, and want to be part of our dynamic team, submit your resume and cover letter addressing how you meet the requirements for this role.

We are a Responsive Employer. We appreciate the time and effort it takes to prepare and submit your application, and in return we carefully consider and provide responses to each and every applicant. We don’t just contact the short-listed candidates, or leave you wondering. If you are not suitable for this role, we will keep your details on file and you will be considered an early applicant for future roles.

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