Environmental Coordinator

Indigenous Business Growth; Maroochydore; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation packages

Job summary

Indigenous Business Growth – Maroochydore QLD is seeking an Environmental Coordinator to oversee practical implementation of environmental approvals, plans and controls across construction projects in South East Queensland. This role coordinates monitoring, reporting and compliance on-site.

You will bring a degree in environmental science or related field, 3–6 years of site experience, and knowledge of Queensland environmental legislation. Australian experience and relocation support are offered.

Qualifications

• Degree in environmental science, environmental engineering, ecology or natural-resource management.
• 3–6 years' environmental experience on construction, civil or transport projects.
• Working knowledge of Queensland environmental legislation and construction approvals.

Responsibilities

• Translate approval conditions and the CEMP into work-front requirements and hold points.
• Inspect erosion and sediment controls, water management, clearing limits, fauna protection, noise, dust and waste controls.
• Coordinate environmental monitoring, sampling, specialist surveys, permits and reporting inputs.
• Support incident response, investigation and corrective action.
• Coach supervisors and subcontractors in practical environmental planning and wet-weather readiness.

Skills

Environmental coordination

Construction site coordination

Stakeholder communication

Permitting & reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science / related field

Job description

Indigenous Business Growth – Maroochydore QLD

A major transport infrastructure project (valued at more than $1 billion) is underway across South East Queensland, delivering complex rail, station and civil works. Having won numerous major projects in Queensland in the past 12 months, the head contractor is seeking an Environmental Coordinator to coordinate practical implementation of environmental approvals, plans and controls across construction.

Indigenous Business Growth (IBG) is a majority Indigenous owned recruitment business registered with Supply Nation, specialising in civil engineering, infrastructure, construction and major project recruitment. We partner closely with contractors, engineering consultancies and delivery organisations to place high quality technical professionals. Our approach is relationship led and commercially grounded, built on practical industry experience and a clear understanding of how complex projects are delivered.

Key Responsibilities

• Translate approval conditions and the CEMP into work-front requirements and hold points
• Inspect erosion and sediment controls, water management, clearing limits, fauna protection, noise, dust and waste controls
• Coordinate environmental monitoring, sampling, specialist surveys, permits and reporting inputs
• Support incident response, investigation and corrective action
• Coach supervisors and subcontractors in practical environmental planning and wet-weather readiness

What We're Looking For

• Degree in environmental science, environmental engineering, ecology or natural-resource management
• 3-6 years' environmental experience on construction, civil or transport projects
• Working knowledge of Queensland environmental legislation and construction approvals

Relocation packages on offer.

Australian experience is required.