Principal Human Health/Ecological risk assessor

Why Smart People Join Epic?

Work That Matters

You won’t just be ticking boxes. You’ll shape risk assessments that guide critical decisions across infrastructure, contaminated land, mining, and industrial redevelopment — with real-world health and ecological impacts.

A Culture You’ll Thrive In

We ditch the hierarchy and politics. You’ll work with down-to-earth experts who back each other, share knowledge, and know how to enjoy the ride.

Career Progression Without the Spin

We invest in your development, your reputation, and your ideas. Want to lead? Expand into new markets? Mentor a team? You’ll have the backing to make it happen.

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.

What You’ll Be Doing

Delivering detailed human health and ecological risk assessments for contaminated sites

Leading the development of Conceptual Site Models (CSMs) and exposure assessments

Interpreting toxicological, site, and exposure data to inform health/ecological risks

Reviewing or preparing site-specific risk-based criteria

Advising clients, auditors and regulators on site management strategies

Supporting business development and proposal writing

Mentoring and training emerging risk assessors within the team

What You’ll Need

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

What’s in It for You

Work from anywhere — Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Adelaide or remotely

Competitive salary + tailored perks

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

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Let’s shape Australia’s approach to risk — and do it better than anyone else.

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