Capital Projects Environmental Advisor
Gladstone Regional Council
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Job summary
Gladstone Regional Council is seeking a Capital Projects Environmental Advisor to drive environmental outcomes across major capital projects in the Gladstone Region. The role partners with diverse stakeholders to deliver sustainable infrastructure while ensuring compliance with legislation.
The successful candidate will lead environmental planning, risk management, and reporting, contributing to a culture of safety and continuous improvement.
Qualifications
- Degree in Environmental Science or related field is required.
- Experience with environmental compliance in construction or similar industry.
- Strong knowledge of environmental legislation, regulatory requirements, standards and approvals.
Responsibilities
- Shape environmental outcomes of Council's capital projects.
- Lead environmental planning, land management, compliance and sustainability efforts.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver environmentally responsible infrastructure.
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Job description
Gladstone Regional Council – Gladstone QLD
Gladstone offers dynamic career opportunities across diverse industries, catering to a range of skills and ambitions. Whether you're advancing your career or seeking work-life balance, Gladstone's industrial strength, innovative energy projects, and bustling service sectors make it a fantastic place to work and live.
You’ll be glad you made it!
Discover a fulfilling career at Gladstone Regional Council, where your dedication to community service merges with our commitment to improving residents’ lives. Every role contributes to the livelihood of those who call Gladstone home.
We are committed to building an inclusive workplace that reflects the diversity of the entire community we serve. At Gladstone Regional Council, we embrace diversity in our collective pursuit of inclusion. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone, regardless of gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, ethnicity, or background, can thrive. As a child safe organisation, Gladstone Regional Council are committed to the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of all children and young people. Inclusion is at the heart of our culture.
View our Access and Inclusion Action Plan, Reconciliation Action Plan and Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy
Join our supportive and collaborative culture where your well-being comes first. We’re committed to nurturing your holistic wellness through health programs and events, our culture journey and flexible working options.
We partnerwith our people to understand their needs and provide the tools that develop skills, knowledge and healthy culture. Our people are valued for the part they play in delivering for the Gladstone Region. We are proud of who we are and what we do. We are #ProudlyGRC!
Find out more here Better Balance, Better Benefits with GRC
Gladstone offers dynamic career opportunities across diverse industries, catering to a range of skills and ambitions. Whether you're advancing your career or seeking work-life balance, Gladstone's industrial strength, innovative energy projects, and bustling service sectors make it a fantastic place to work and live.
You’ll be glad you made it!
Discover a fulfilling career at Gladstone Regional Council, where your dedication to community service merges with our commitment to improving residents’ lives. Every role contributes to the livelihood of those who call Gladstone home.
We are committed to building an inclusive workplace that reflects the diversity of the entire community we serve. At Gladstone Regional Council, we embrace diversity in our collective pursuit of inclusion. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone, regardless of gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, ethnicity, or background, can thrive. As a child safe organisation, Gladstone Regional Council are committed to the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of all children and young people. Inclusion is at the heart of our culture.
View our Access and Inclusion Action Plan, Reconciliation Action Plan and Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy
Join our supportive and collaborative culture where your well-being comes first. We’re committed to nurturing your holistic wellness through health programs and events, our culture journey and flexible working options.
Find out more here Better Balance, Better Benefits with GRC
Council is seeking to appoint a permanent full time Capital Projects Environmental Advisor to contribute to Council’s success.
Shape the environmental outcomes of Council's major capital projects across the Gladstone Region.
Partner with diverse stakeholders to deliver sustainable and environmentally responsible infrastructure outcomes.
Enjoy a permanent full-time opportunity with a 9-day fortnight and work-life balance.
The purpose of this position is to support Council’s commitment to provide and promote an environmentally focused culture for all employees, contractors, visitors and members of the public. This role will partner with stakeholders to lead and provide advice in environmental planning, land management, compliance, and sustainability in the design, delivery, and management of council capital works projects, ensuring alignment with legislative requirements, council strategies, and community expectations.
Degree qualification in Environmental Science or a related discipline and demonstrated experience in environmental compliance in construction or similar industry.
Strong knowledge and application of environmental legislation, regulatory requirements, standards and approval processes.
Experience in environmental risk management, environmental management systems, auditing, incident investigation and implementing corrective actions.
Technical environmental expertise including environmental assessments, flora and fauna surveys, and ecological data collection.
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills with demonstrated ability to prepare high-quality reports, provide evidence and build productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively, applying sound judgement, problem-solving skills and a continuous improvement mindset.
Proficient keyboard skills and experience using Microsoft Office Suite and operating corporate business systems.
Legally able to drive a motor vehicle in Queensland.
Current Work Safely in the Construction Industry (White Card).
To be eligible for this position, the candidate must have applicable working rights.
Depending on the role requirements, you may need to complete various checks and assessments as part of the recruitment process. This could include reference checks, pre-employment medicals (including drug and alcohol testing), vaccinations, visa checks, licence verifications and psychometric testing. We welcome you to disclose any reasonable adjustments that may be required throughout the recruitment process.
For questions related to the role or recruitment process, please call Council on (07) 4970 0*** or email the Talent Acquisition Team at **********@gladstone.qld.gov.au.
12 noon Thursday 24 September 2026.
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