Environmental Officer

Queensland Government; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Queensland Government seeks an experienced PO3 Environmental Officer to deliver specialist environmental services for the MIIP and TSIMIP. You will prepare assessments, manage permits, and coordinate external consultants while supporting a team to meet project milestones.

The role requires a degree in environmental disciplines, a current C-class license, and frequent travel to the Torres Strait Region and Brisbane. Strong communication and audit experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in Marine Biology, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Management or Natural Resource Management.
• Experience obtaining environmental approvals for marine infrastructure projects.
• Current 'C' class driver's license.
• Willingness to travel frequently, including overnight or extended periods to the Torres Strait Region and Brisbane Head Office.
• Experience conducting environmental audits on construction projects, preparing audit reports, and communicating with contractors to mitigate environmental risks.
• Ability to manage work projects, set priorities and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated interpersonal and written and verbal communication with internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Prepare environmental assessments, environmental management plans, reports, notifications, audits and technical notes.
• Assist in the acquisition, management and reporting of project environmental permits and approvals.
• Manage external consultants' designs, reports, or other environmental deliverables.
• Prepare responses to enquiries relating to environmental matters for the MIIP and TSIMIP.
• Work collaboratively in a team environment to achieve team and broader branch business outcomes, including assisting other team members with associated program activities as necessary.

Skills

Environmental management

Environmental assessments

Audits

Stakeholder communication

Project management

Report writing

Education

Marine Biology, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Management or Natural Resource Management

Job description

In the role of PO3 Environmental Officer, you will provide a range of specialist environmental services and advice to support the delivery of the Marine Infrastructure Investment Program (MIIP), including the Torres Strait Islands Marine Infrastructure Program (TSIMIP).Some key responsibilities will include the following:- Prepare environmental assessments, environmental management plans, reports, notifications, audits and technical notes.- Assist in the acquisition, management and reporting of project environmental permits and approvals.- Manage, procure, and review external consultant's designs, reports, or other environmental deliverables.- Prepare responses to enquiries relating to environmental matters for the MIIP and TSIMIP.- Work collaboratively in a team environment to achieve team and broader branch business outcomes, including assisting other team members with associated program activities as necessary.Desirable Requirements:- Experience in obtaining environmental approvals for marine infrastructure projects would be highly desirable.Mandatory qualifications and conditions- Current 'C' class driver's license.- Frequent and regular travel, including overnight, or for extended periods, to the Torres Strait Region and Maritime Safety Queensland's Brisbane Head Office is a requirement of this role.- Possession of a degree in Marine Biology, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Management or Natural Resource Management.- Due to this role having access to sensitive data, a criminal history check will be undertaken prior to appointment to the role.Requirements of the role:- Demonstrated knowledge and expertise in environmental management, including preparing environmental assessments, writing, compiling, and lodging applications for permits and approvals.- Experience in conducting environmental audits on construction projects, preparing audit reports, and communicating with contractors to mitigate any environmental risks.- Takes responsibility for managing work projects to achieve results - Sets priorities and organises self to meet deadlines.- Demonstrated interpersonal skills, as well as communication skills, both orally and in writing, with internal and external stakeholders on complex matters.Contact: Peter Wood, Manager (Infrastructure Delivery) PH: [phone].Applications to remain current for 12 months.Job Ad Reference: QLD/702037/26Closing Date: Thursday, 8 October 2026This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.