Meet Steve Miller, Senior Associate Environmental Scientist
From an early age, Steve Miller, Senior Associate Environmental Scientist at Aurora Environmental, was fascinated by science and the environment. “I’ve always been curious about how the natural world works,” he said. This passion led him to pursue Environmental Management at university. After graduation, Steve worked for another environmental consultancy before being approached by Aurora.
Steve was immediately drawn to the company’s purpose, leadership and career development opportunities. “It was an easy decision to join,” he recalls.
What Steve enjoys most is the variety of clients he works with. “Our clients range from family-owned businesses with little experience managing contaminated sites to large public and private enterprises. Solving complex problems and delivering lasting value to the communities we live and work in is incredibly rewarding,” he shares.
One thing that might surprise people about working in environmental services is the amount of travel involved. Steve’s projects span across the state “The demand for environmental services is growing, not just locally but globally,” he notes.
A career highlight for Steve was working in the UK for an engineering consultancy. Over two years, he navigated the complexities of foreign contaminated site management framework and managed technically challenging projects on historically significant sites. “That opportunity provided me with unique experiences which have been invaluable to my personal and professional development,” he reflects.
Outside of work, Steve enjoys the outdoors, keeping fit, cooking and music. Whether he’s hunting for second-hand records, playing drums or getting away camping, his dog, Daisy is often by his side. “I try to include her in most aspects of my life,” he says.
When asked what major environmental issue he would address if given the power, Steve immediately points to global warming. “The adverse and cyclical effects on environmental and human health could be addressed with stronger governance,” he said.
His advice for those starting in the environmental sector? “Stay curious about natural and built environments and ask lots of questions.”
