Air Quality Specialist

AECOM Newcastle West, New South Wales, Australia Air Quality Specialist Join to apply for the Air Quality Specialist role at AECOM. Company Description At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world's most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations. Work with Us. Change the World. There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world. We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us. Job Description AECOM's environmental practice is dedicated to helping industries, clients and governments meet their environmental responsibilities while protecting the natural environment. We provide advisory and technical services to ensure compliance, manage impacts, and reduce risks, including obtaining permits and approvals, decommissioning and restoring contaminated sites, and tackling climate change challenges and resilience. We focus on preserving habitats, water quality, stakeholder engagement and cultural resources, promoting a holistic approach to environmental impact management at every project stage. Equal Opportunity and Diversity Statement We're committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging – because great ideas come from diverse perspectives. AECOM is proud to be a Fortune 500 Most Admired Company, a WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality, # Work180 Equitable Workplace Awards 2025 Winner and an AWEI Bronze Tier LGBTQ+ Inclusive Employer. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, additional health or mental health needs, and/or neurodiverse conditions. If you require any adjustments during the hiring process, please let us know. How you’ll make a difference Deliver air quality impact assessments, monitoring programs and related technical studies, ensuring high technical standards and timely delivery. Manage air quality projects from initiation to completion, including client engagement, reporting and proposal development. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across AECOM’s Air Quality, Sustainability and Resilience groups in Australia and internationally. Contribute to greenhouse gas and carbon accounting projects, while mentoring junior staff and supporting business development activities. Qualifications The following qualifications and experience are highly desired, but if you don’t tick all the boxes you could still be a perfect fit for this role. Please apply, all applications will be considered. Bachelor’s degree in Science, Engineering, Environmental Management or a related discipline with 2+ years experience in air quality or environmental consulting, with strong technical and project delivery skills. Proficiency in air quality dispersion modelling (e.g., TAPM, AERMOD, CALPUFF, CAL3QHCR), with experience in GRAL, WRF or GIS viewed favourably. Experience developing emission inventories, air quality management plans and recommending practical mitigation strategies. Strong technical writing and communication skills, with experience preparing reports, proposals and engaging directly with clients. Familiarity with greenhouse gas or carbon accounting, air quality monitoring, and the ability to work safely on site and in remote environments. Why you’ll love working with us Flexible work arrangements, including alternative start/finish times, part-time, job-sharing and hybrid work options. Purchase up to 6 weeks additional annual leave per year. Swap public holidays – swap Easter or other holidays for ones that suit you better. Continuous learning and growth – lunch and learns, professional development courses, financial study assistance, 5 days paid study leave, global career opportunities. Ready to push the limits of what’s possible? Applications are reviewed as they come in, and the role may close earlier than expected, so if this opportunity sounds like you, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. AECOM acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we, our clients and our communities live and work around Australia. We pay our respects to their cultures and to their Elders — past, present, and emerging. We are committed to connecting to Country in our work through meaningful engagement with First Nations peoples and businesses. Find out more about our Australian Reconciliation Action Plan here: #J-18808-Ljbffr