About Us
We provide science-led solutions that help you manage environmental, health, and safety risks enabling progress while ensuring compliance, protecting people, and supporting sustainable outcomes. From contaminated land and asbestos to occupational hygiene and WHS strategy, we partner with clients across construction, property, government, infrastructure, and industry to reduce risk and drive real results.
Based in New South Wales, we proudly serve Sydney, the Central Coast, Newcastle, the Hunter Valley, and regional NSW — continually evolving our capabilities to meet the needs of the people, projects, and communities we support.
Confluence Environmental — Enabling Progress. Managing Risk.
A PARTNER YOU CAN TRUST
Our approach combines deep technical expertise with practical, outcomes-first thinking — supporting everything from day-to-day site compliance to long-term project planning and approvals.
Our Difference
At Confluence Environmental, we combine scientific insight with real-world pragmatism — helping clients move forward with clarity, compliance, and confidence.
1. Partners in Progress
We work side-by-side with clients from day one — aligning with your goals, reducing risk, and unlocking long-term value.
2. Science-Led, Practical Solutions
Our work is grounded in technical depth and regulatory insight, delivering strategies that are clear, actionable, and built for results.
3. Responsible, Future-Ready Outcomes
We do what’s right — creating safer, healthier outcomes for people, projects, and the planet.
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Policies and Compliance
Our integrated management system brings together all organisational processes into a single, cohesive framework, enabling Confluence Environmental to operate with aligned objectives and measurable targets based on international standards.
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Whether you need a one-off assessment or long-term support, we’ll help you get it right from the beginning.
Confluence Environmental is a 100% Aboriginal-owned and operated consultancy, founded by Josh Spalding — a proud Wiradjuri man — committed to building a stronger future through Indigenous-led environmental, health, and safety leadership.
We are dedicated to delivering progressive, science-led solutions through a lens of cultural integrity, respect, and responsibility.
At Confluence Environmental, we proudly embed First Nations values in everything we do — from how we manage land and workplace risks, to how we engage with clients, stakeholders, and community. Our work is grounded in care: for Country, for people, and for the future.
We actively support Indigenous participation and economic inclusion by:
Creating opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people through employment, mentoring, and collaboration
Building strong relationships with other Indigenous-owned businesses and suppliers
Respecting cultural protocols and incorporating Traditional Knowledge where applicable to land and heritage assessments
Promoting awareness and dialogue around the value of Indigenous-led environmental leadership
As a NSW-based business, we are committed to:
Aligning with the NSW Aboriginal Procurement Policy
Supporting the aims of the Commonwealth Indigenous Procurement Policy (IPP)
Partnering with clients who share our values of reconciliation, inclusion, and long-term impact
Confluence Environmental is currently seeking registration with Supply Nation as a verified Aboriginal business. We welcome opportunities to contribute to Indigenous procurement, capacity-building, and knowledge-sharing across the sectors we serve.
Proudly Aboriginal-Owned
What We Do
Confluence Environmental partners with clients to unlock potential and deliver progress — through practical, science-led solutions that build resilience and manage risk across the built and natural environment.
From asbestos and hazardous materials to contaminated land, occupational hygiene, and compliance support, we help projects move forward safely, sustainably, and with confidence.
Where we work
We proudly serve clients across Newcastle, the Central Coast, Sydney, and regional New South Wales — partnering with builders, developers, businesses, and government to unlock opportunity, deliver progress, and shape outcomes that last.
Whether it’s asbestos testing, contaminated land assessments, occupational hygiene, or environmental compliance, we bring practical expertise, fast turnaround, and science-led insight to every project — helping you move forward safely, responsibly, and with confidence.
Our Mission and values
Our mission is to help our clients create lasting, positive change — by unlocking opportunity, protecting what matters, and ensuring everything is done right.
We support progress with clarity, integrity, and science-led insight — so our clients can move forward confidently and deliver outcomes that stand the test of time.
Our Approach
Health, Safety, Environment and Quality is at the heart of our business and is integrated into our daily operations as we improve the health of our environment and communities.
Ready to talk? We’re here to help you move forward.
Whether it’s a tight deadline, a compliance concern, or just needing a second opinion — let’s start the conversation.
