Environmental Programs Lead — Flood Risk & Water

Council Jobs; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 116,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Generous leave

Development opportunities

Wellbeing programs

Competitive salary

Job summary

Brisbane City Council in Brisbane is seeking an experienced environmental professional to lead strategic projects, policy initiatives and programs that strengthen resilience. You will coordinate across flood studies, river access networks and coastal management to balance environmental and community priorities.

You will deliver flood study programs, translate complex technical information for community and senior decision-makers, and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to inform

Qualifications

• Experience managing complex environmental, flood risk, water resource or related projects.
• Strong project management including planning, risk management, monitoring and reporting.
• Experience developing and implementing policies, strategies and programs.
• Ability to analyse complex information and provide clear advice to diverse audiences.
• Experience applying environmental legislation, policy and regulatory frameworks.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, research and problem-solving skills.
• Experience delivering outcomes across multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic projects, policy initiatives and programs that strengthen Brisbane’s resilience.
• Help deliver Council’s flood study program and translate complex technical information for community, stakeholders and senior decision-makers.
• Coordinate investigations and policy responses across flood studies, river access network, coastal management, balancing environmental and community priorities.

Skills

Environmental projects

Policy development

Stakeholder engagement

Data analysis

Regulatory compliance

Team leadership

Education

Environmental/Engineering/Planning degree

Job description

Brisbane City Council in Brisbane is seeking an experienced environmental professional to lead strategic projects, policy initiatives and programs that strengthen resilience. You will coordinate across flood studies, river access networks and coastal management to balance environmental and community priorities.

You will deliver flood study programs, translate complex technical information for community and senior decision-makers, and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to inform