Environmental Advisor

Job Q; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad partners with a major Oil & Gas client to recruit an Environmental Advisor for a 12-month contract based in Brisbane, with regular international travel to the APAC region.

You will own the statutory approvals pathway, liaise with CEPA and environmental authorities, and collaborate with engineering and construction teams to ensure compliant practices on-site and across multiple locations. Willingness to travel internationally is essential.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Environmental Science or Environmental Engineering.
• Experience securing major project environmental approvals and EMPs.
• Willingness to travel internationally; valid passport required.
• Strong understanding of environmental legislation and CEPA or cross-border regulatory exposure.

Responsibilities

• Owning the end-to-end statutory environmental approvals pathway, monitoring submission milestones, and tracking permit conditions.
• Building constructive relationships with environmental authorities (CEPA) and regulatory bodies.
• Partnering with project engineering, construction, and execution teams to translate regulatory requirements into practical field deliverables.
• Traveling to APAC sites regularly to lead regulatory discussions, stakeholder meetings, and site walkthroughs.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

Travel readiness

Environmental risk assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science/Engineering

Job description

#### Environmental AdvisorBrisbane City, QLD 4000Full Time#### Job descriptionRole: Environmental Advisor - 1 Year Contract (Possibility to Extend) Location: Brisbane, CBD with travel internationally regularly (APAC Region) Industry: Oil & Gas/ Heavy Industries About The Company: Randstad has been engaged for an Environmental Advisor role with our major O&G global client. They are a key player in the energy and resources sector, leading major infrastructure developments across Australia and the APAC region. With an expanded portfolio of capital projects currently underway, we are seeking an experienced Environmental Advisor to join an ongoing project. About The Role: As an Environmental Advisor, you will own the statutory approvals pathway and serve as the critical operational link between engineering execution teams and environmental regulatory bodies both in the Brisbane CBD office and on site with regular travel to the APAC region. (international travel required frequently). Role Responsibilities:Owning the end-to-end statutory environmental approvals pathway, monitoring submission milestones, and tracking permit conditions to ensure zero compliance surprisesBuilding and maintaining constructive relationships with environmental authorities, specifically Conservation and Environmental Protection Authority (CEPA)Partnering with project engineering, construction, and execution teams to translate regulatory requirements into practical field constraints and deliverablesTravelling to site in the APAC region regularly to lead face-to-face regulatory discussions, stakeholder meetings, and site walkthroughs.Skills & Experience:A tertiary qualification in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or a related disciplineDemonstrated track record securing and administering major project environmental approvals, statutory permits, and Environmental Management Plans (EMPs). strong understanding of environmental legislation and hands-on familiarity dealing with regulatory bodies (CEPA) or comparable cross-border/Pacific emerging-market regulatory exposure.Readiness and capability to travel internationally to APAC region regularly (valid passport required)High-level stakeholder diplomacy with the ability to navigate complex, technical conversations with regulatory officials and project leadershipExperience in upstream/midstream oil & gas, energy infrastructure, or complex tie-in projectsWhat's on Offer:This is an exceptional opportunity to join a high-impact, fully funded major capital project during its execution phase . You will enjoy a hybrid Brisbane CBD working pattern blended with strategic international travel, driving environmental compliance on a critical infrastructure package Strong day rates with travel and other inclusionsAbility to work in a global high-impact organizationTo apply to this Environmental Advisor role: click apply or send your updated CV toAt Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.