Environmental Officer

Queensland Government; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

RoadTek is seeking an Environmental Officer to provide specialist environmental management guidance across Queensland's transport infrastructure. You will review CEMPs, environmental reports, and permits, conduct audits, and support the implementation of RoadTek's Environmental Management System.

The role requires a degree in Environmental Science/Engineering/Management, a Class C driver licence, and experience with environmental legislation and cultural heritage matters.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of environmental and cultural heritage legislation and contractual obligations.
• Experience with Environmental Management Systems and ISO 14001.
• Experience conducting environmental audits and assessing permits.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist environmental guidance during project delivery and operations.
• Review CEMPs, environmental reports and approvals.
• Undertake environmental audits across projects and depots.
• Support implementation and maintenance of RoadTek's EMS.
• Deliver internal environmental training across locations and teams.

Skills

Environmental legislation knowledge

ISO 14001/EMS knowledge

Auditing

Stakeholder communication

Education

Degree in Environmental Science/Engineering/Management

Job description

Are you an environmental professional looking to make a practical impact across Queensland's transport infrastructure network?RoadTek is seeking an Environmental Officer to provide specialist environmental management guidance and advice supporting the delivery of road construction and maintenance projects across Queensland.Your work location is negotiable within the following RoadTek offices: Cairns, Townsville, Mackay, Rockhampton, Toowoomba, Warwick, Bundaberg, SunshineCoast, Gold Coast or Brisbane. This is a permanent, full-time role with frequent short-period travel across Queensland.About the roleAs an Environmental Officer, you will work with RoadTek teams to support environmental compliance and good environmental management practicesthroughout project delivery and operations.Your key responsibilities will include:- Providing technical and specialist environmental advice on legislation, compliance, approvals and environmental management during project delivery.- Reviewing Construction Environmental Management Plans (CEMPs), environmental reports and relevant permits and approvals.- Undertaking environmental audits across projects and depots to support compliance with environmental management plans, legislation, contractualrequirements and RoadTek's certified ISO 14001 Environmental Management System.- Supporting the implementation and maintenance of RoadTek's Environmental Management System.- Delivering internal environmental training across diverse locations and teams.- Supporting RoadTek staff delivering road construction and maintenance contracts to meet environmental obligations.- Building effective relationships with environmental officers, internal teams, external stakeholders and relevant agencies.- Working collaboratively on environmental and cultural heritage matters to support consistent outcomes across Queensland.Why RoadTek?RoadTek is a commercial business within the Department of Transport and Main Roads, delivering transport infrastructure solutions across Queensland. You will join a multi-disciplined organisation that values safety, respect, diversity and inclusion, while contributing to infrastructure that supports communities across the state.RoadTek offers a range of employee benefits, including:- Flexible working arrangements, including Rostered Day Offs- Training and development opportunities- Study and Research Assistance Scheme- Generous leave entitlements- Health and wellbeing reimbursement- Reimbursement of professional membership fees- Salary packaging and salary sacrificing- Employee Assistance Program- Awards and recognition programs.About youTo thrive in this role, you will bring sound knowledge of environmental and cultural heritage legislation, contractual obligations and Environmental Management System requirements. You will be able to analyse environmental and project information, identify risks and opportunities, provide practical solutions and communicate technical information effectively with a range of stakeholders.A degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Management or an equivalent qualification from a recognised tertiary institution and a Class C driver licence are mandatory. Environmental auditing qualifications or experience, and training and assessment qualifications or relevant training delivery experience, are desirable.Your work location is negotiable within the following RoadTek offices: Cairns, Townsville, Mackay, Rockhampton, Toowoomba, Warwick, Bundaberg, SunshineCoast, Gold Coast or Brisbane. This is a permanent, full-time role with frequent short-period travel across Queensland.. Please indicate your location preference for this role on your application.Bring your environmental expertise to RoadTek and help support safe, compliant and sustainable transport infrastructure outcomes across Queensland.Applications to remain current for 12 months.Job Ad Reference: QLD/702653/26Closing Date: Tuesday, 20 October 2026This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.