Senior Environmental Officer

Join a high-performing project team delivering one of South East Queensland’s most significant infrastructure programs.
The Coomera Connector Stage 1 (Coomera to Nerang) team is responsible for completing the design, environmental referral, site investigations and review to support the delivery of the Coomera Connector project.
  
  
Responsibilities
In this role, you will report to the Project Manager and play a key role in ensuring environmental compliance and sustainability across the project lifecycle. Your responsibilities will include:
  

• Providing high-level advice to the state department on statutory obligations under relevant environmental legislation, including the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act
• Supporting the delivery of Commonwealth and State environmental approvals, including environmental offsets

Delivering specialist environmental advice across all project phases, including:

• Environmental assessments and compliance
• Review of project designs, surveys, and spatial data
• Development of Environmental Management Plans (EMPs), contract specifications, audits, and briefs
• Identifying environmental risks and constraints and negotiating design modifications where required
• Advising project teams on environmental risks, issues, and mitigation strategies
• Coordinating and managing environmental offset acquisitions and associated land requirements
• Liaising with internal teams, government agencies, and industry stakeholders
• Preparing high-level written advice, briefing notes, and ministerial correspondence
• Representing the project in meetings, working groups, and stakeholder forums
• Supporting sustainable infrastructure outcomes across the Coomera Connector Program

  
  
Successful Candidate

• A degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Management, Natural Resource Management, or equivalent
• Strong knowledge of Commonwealth and Queensland environmental legislation and approval processes
• Proven experience in environmental assessment, compliance, and management within infrastructure or major projects
• Ability to provide strategic advice and influence project outcomes through sound environmental decision-making
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to work across multidisciplinary teams
• High-level written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing reports and briefing materials
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to identify and manage environmental risks

  
  
Mandatory Requirements

• A Degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Management or Natural Resource Management from a recognized tertiary institution or equivalent qualification is mandatory.
• Current holder of a 'C' class driver’s license.
• Criminal history screening must be conducted on the recommended person for this role.

If you are a specialist in this field & on the lookout for your next long term contract opportunity within the QLD state government space - this is the opportunity for you! 

Send your application through to: daniel@publicsectorpeople.com.au & give me a call on 0466265446 today to discuss this long term contract opportunity in further detail!