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Current Top Candidates
Below we have listed a short selection of candidates currently looking for opportunities through Eco Recruitment. If any of these candidates are of interest, please click on their reference/job title to request further information. Alternatively, please contact us if you are seeking assistance with filling a current vacancy.
| Water Industry | Title | Salary | Availability | Summary |
| Commissioning Eng | $1000 per day | 2 weeks | An excellent candidate who thrives in a challenging role and has extensive experience on major projects across a number of industries, including leading the commissioning of a water treatment and re-injection site on a major Australian Gas Field project. From an electrical background,he has progressed to become a Commissioning Specialist who is also able to step into Supervisory roles. This is a really personable guy who is able to get along with everyone on site and would be a valuable addition to any commissioning team. |
| BDM - Infrastructure Construction | $150K+ | 4 weeks | This young gun has excellent high level BD & strategic experience in the water, oil & gas, irrigation & agriculture sectors. Sydney based. |
| Site Superintendent - WTP | $1000 - $1200 per day | 1 week | A fantastic candidate from a Mechanical background who has 6 years' experience at senior supervisory level on major water projects, most recently on a Desalination Plant - available almost immediately. Able to relocate Australia wide. |
| Mechanical Engineering Manager | $180-$200K | Immediate | This candidate is a highly experienced Mechanical Engineer who has been involved at both detail and senior levels in a large range of high investment projects involving design and construction management of project essentials of infrastructure, including railways, road tunnels & highways, water & waste water related projects, high rise buildings both overseas and within Australia. He has a wealth of experience leading and directing teams, managing all elements of major projects, including costing and planning, and seeing them through commissioning stage. |
| HSE Specialist | $140K+ | 1 week | This candidate is a dynamic, young, environmental professional who has been employed within building and construction, oil/gas, mining, engineering, government and private commercial enterprise in OHS/Human Resources for the past 10 years. She has worked in both large cities and remote areas, including FIFO and residential positions and is currently seeking a permanent role with career development opportunities. |
| Manager OHS/HSE | $270K+ | 2 weeks | HSE Management System Specialist. He has the skills to develop, implement, monitor and review HSE Management Systems to achieve positive results on massive infrastructure projects ($2B+). His main experience has been gained within the Oil and Gas Industry in construction projects, new gas pipeline construction, civil, mechanical, electrical and instrumentation in Compressor Stations and LNG Projects. |
| Environmental Manager | $130-$140K | 1 week | A professional environmental consultant seeking to advance his career in environmental management, he has developed high project management and environmental compliance skills throughout various environmental projects. His current position involves creating, implementing and maintaining an EMS. He has experience in developing various management plans (EMPS, EIS, Water Management Plans, CEMPs, and CHMPs), report writing, budget preparation and meeting corporate deadlines. He has an integration of both practical and management experience. |
| Environmental Advisor | $100K+ | 4 weeks | EIAs, Environmental Planning, Environmental Project Management, Management Systems and Compliance. Excellent, broad ranging experience across a number of areas, industries and states with experience in permits, approvals, waste management and writing CEMPs for major construction projects. Available for FIFO. Keen to move up to a lead role on major construction projects. He is a great communicator, leader and project manager |
| Principal Mechanical Engineer | $150K+ | Immediate | Principal Mechanical Engineer with 17 years of experience in water and wastewater systems, with the majority of the experience being in project planning, design management and project design and commissioning with an additional 4 years’ plant construction / maintenance experience. His experience includes work on a range of projects in both water infrastructure (treatment plants and distribution) and wastewater infrastructure (collection and treatment plants), with a focus on water, wastewater treatment plants, pump stations and pipelines. Project experience has included project initiation, design (concept, functional and detailed), preparation of specifications, commissioning support, assessment of plant performance and performance optimisation. |
| Process Engineer | $100K | 4 weeks | Highly experienced Process Engineer with significant experience on major water infrastructure. He has strong analytical, administrative, computing, communication, commissioning, problem solving and team working skills along with the desire to work in a challenging environment that will use and expand his current skillset. Adelaide based. |
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| Title | Salary | Availability | Summary |
| Environmental Project Manager | $100k + | 4 weeks | This is a hard-working Environmental Project Manager who is seeking to develop their career in a challenging role. His 9 years experience is heavily quarry orientated but also broad-ranging. With an A-Grade average in Environmental Science plus excellent professional experience, we believe he will be a great asset to his next employer. |
| Senior Environmental Consultant | $110k + | 4 weeks | This candidate is a confident environmental consultant with a strong mining background who possesses a broad knowledge of the resource industry. Furthermore he is an adaptable environmental consultant with ability to plan and the motivation to implement. He has previous experience with a number of consultancies. |
| Principal Environmental Advisor/ Hydrogeology |
$190k + | 4 weeks | A Senior Environmental Advisor who has 9 years' experience abroad and 5 years here in Australia. Her experience includes Environmental Project Management, Mining Engineering, Geology, Environmental Audits, Environmental Impact Assessments, Contaminated Land, Quality Management Systems and considers herself a Hydrogeology specialist. |
| Environmental Advisor | $80k + | Available Immediately | This candidate is an environmental professional with over 7 years experience in mining. He also has excellent experience relating to soil and groundwater gained earlier in his career. His previous experience make him a well rounded environmental professional. |
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| Environment and Sustainability Manager | $150k+ | 4 weeks | Over 12 years of professional experience in environmental science with a number of diverse roles in local and state governments, engineering consulting and industry. He is looking for a role in close proximity to Adelaide. |
| Environmental Consultant | $80K + | 4 weeks | Our candidate has a total on 2.8 years postgraduate experience. He is currently being marketed by his current employer as a consultant with 5 years experience because of his masters degree and business experience. Strong in all aspects of consulting including: Environmental surveying; Report writing; Peer Review, Subcontractor liaison and Project administration. Currently working on a series of major EIS projects for the mining industry. |
| Environmental Project Manager | $130k + | 4 weeks | With 6 years experience this candidate has been been hitting above her weight in terms of project size and responsibility. Very solid in approvals , major infrastructure, project management and EPBC referrals. Seeking an opportunity to work on resources projects, her broad skill-set will be well suited to a consulting or mining environment |
| Environmental Professional | $180k + | 4 weeks | A post-graduate qualified environment and sustainability manager with 16 years experience and a passionate advocate for sustainable development. Our candidate's expertise is in corporate environmental management, working in operational, as well as corporate roles. His people and project management and technical expertise has been gained while working for diverse, global companies including Rio Tinto, Shell and Telstra, ensuring they set and met their environmental and sustainable development commitments. |
| Contaminated Land Industry | |||
| Title | Salary | Availability | Summary |
| Junior Enviro Sci | $50k + super (Neg) | Immediate | Graduated with a B.Sci (Honours) in mid 2011. Very bright, highly ethusiastic and looking for an entry role into the market. Through work placements this candidate has had experience with soil sampling and analysis, surface water sampling and significant report writing as part of the honours degree. A well-balanced and focussed graduate with a bright future in contaminated land consulting |
| Environmental Scientist - 3.5 yrs | $70k + super | 4 weeks | With nearly 4 years' experience this candidate has worked across a number of Phase I, II and remediation projects taking on site leadership roles in recent years. Solid soil, water and air sampling skills and excellent report writer. Looking to expand their career prospects with a larger firm and larger project exposure. |
| Environmental Scientist - 3 yrs | $72k + super | 4 weeks | Extensive site-based work throughout their 3 years, including a significant amount of remediation contractor supervision. Extensive supervision of drilling operations and site sampling with a good understanding of general CLM Principals. |
| Environmental Scientist - 5 yrs | $75k + super | 4 weeks | A talented and very diverse CL professional with a solid 5-6 years industry experience. Their strengths cover phase I&II, extensive site supervision on major remediation projects and solid report writing. Described to me as a "mid-to high level consultant with a broad and adaptable skillset". Seeks vibrant consulting environment with clear career path. |
| Environmental Scientist - 5 yrs | $78k + super | 4 weeks | Throughout their 5 years, this candidate has worked at all ends of CL projects including client liaison and BD, assessment work throughout phase I&II, some remediation work and significant report writing and peer review. Has been through the audit process on several projects, strong on regs and well-regarded by referees. |
| Environmental Scientist - 6 yrs exp | $72k + super (Neg) | Immediate | Trained in NZ, this candidate has worked with major global consultancies out of NZ over the past 6 years on a variety of CL and environmental management work. Experience in CL covers site assessment on major construction and developer-driven projects, report writing, supervision of juniors and project management. |
| Enviro Sci / Lawyer | $75k + super | 4 weeks | With 3 years in CL and 2 years acting as a solicitor, this candidate has an almost unique skillset. Solid across both areas, their ambition is to work at the contract/legal end of environmental consulting. Would consider auditor's assistant, environmental lawyer or similar. |
| Environmental Scientist - 6 yrs exp | $75k + super | 4 weeks | Trained with a Masters in Environmental Science, this candidate has worked in CL consulting and analysis for 6 years. Strong in assessment and analysis, project coordination/management and coordinating juniors. Very solid understanding of EPA regs, audit process, risk assessment as well as an ability to manage clients and win work. |
| Project Manager, CL | $90k + super | 4 weeks | Has worked extensively in the UK (they will need to have their 457 sponsorship extended) on a variety of contaminated land projects through all stages. Australian experience includes significant auditor support, PM of a series of smaller CL projects, report writing and risk assessment. |
| Agronomist/Senior Soil Scientist | $1200 p/day | Immediate | Provides specialist advice on soils and their management and / or revegetation requirements. Skilled as acting as an intermediary between construction engineers and farmers and coming up with solutions which work for both parties. Short-term major project work specialist. |
Our Process
Eco Recruitment aims to provide quality staff as easily and affordably as possible. We meet with all clients prior to undertaking any candidate search and we take pride in our commitment to exceptional service. Our 4-step service involves:
- Vacancy meeting - Meet with the client at their premises to establish all aspects of what is required. This is also a great chance to see and ‘feel’ the workplace environment.
- Contact and shortlist suitable Candidates – using existing networks and various advertising mediums Eco Recruitment sources potential candidates, reference checks and determines their suitability.
- Presentation of candidates – suitable candidates are presented via email with justification for why they are being presented.
- Interview and offer – throughout the interview stage, our Eco consultant will offer information and advice about the quality of the candidate, timing for interviews and offers, salary expectations and anything other factor that will help determine the outcome.
We are particularly interested in speaking with companies that have the Environment as a central focus to their business. Our candidates are more than ever seeking a career within a company that not only values individuals, but has a genuine concern for the Environment.
If you have any questions or would like to meet with a representative of Eco Recruitment please contact us via or via telephone on 0423 593 692.
In the meantime, please feel free to visit our Testimonials page to see what other clients and candidates think of working with Eco Recruitment.

