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
- 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!
