Manager, Technical Support - Flexible

Queensland Government; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Queensland Government, through Environmental Services and Regulation (ESR), seeks a Manager, Technical Support to lead a specialist team focused on contaminated land, PFAS and emerging contaminants, and to oversee the auditor framework while delivering high-quality technical and regulatory advice.

You will work with government, industry and the community to influence policy, regulatory approaches and environmental decision making across Queensland, fostering a positive team culture and

Qualifications

• Experience leading a technical or regulatory team in environmental contexts.
• Strong ability to interpret environmental legislation and guidance.
• Proven capability in contaminated land assessment and remediation.
• Experience engaging with government, industry and communities.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership to a specialist team.
• Oversee contaminated land auditor framework and compliance programs.
• Influence policy, regulatory approaches and environmental decision making.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver high-quality technical advice.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Regulatory compliance

Contaminated land

Job description

Ready to lead a high-performing team addressing some of Queensland's most complex environmental challenges?

As Manager, Technical Support, you'll provide leadership, direction, and support to a specialist team responsible for contaminated land, PFAS and emerging contaminants matters. You'll oversee Queensland's contaminated land auditor framework, guide the delivery of high-quality technical and regulatory advice and work with government, industry and the community to achieve positive environmental outcomes.

This role suits an experienced people leader with a strong background in contaminated land, environmental assessment, remediation, or regulation, who can combine strategic leadership, sound judgement and technical expertise to influence environmental decision making across Queensland.

Please note – this is not an IT role.

Lead a high-performing team tackling some of Queensland's most complex contaminated land and emerging contaminants challenges.

Within Environmental Services and Regulation (ESR), the Manager, Technical Support is responsible for leading and developing a team of environmental specialists who provide technical and regulatory expertise on contaminated land assessment, remediation, PFAS and other emerging contaminants.

The role is critical in ensuring the delivery of high-quality advice that supports environmental regulation and informs environmental decision making across Queensland.

As Manager, Technical Support, you will provide strategic and operational leadership to a specialist team, fostering a positive culture, building capability, and driving continuous improvement. You will oversee Queensland's contaminated land auditor framework and associated compliance programs, while ensuring the provision of consistent, high-quality technical and regulatory advice on complex environmental matters.

The role works closely with government agencies, industry stakeholders, consultants and environmental professionals to achieve positive environmental outcomes. You will influence policy and regulatory approaches, support complex environmental assessments and investigations, and represent the department on state and national technical forums and committees.

We're Looking For Someone Who Can

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team in a complex technical, scientific or regulatory environment.
• Provide strategic leadership, set direction, and foster a collaborative, inclusive and high-performing team culture.
• Build productive relationships and influence outcomes across a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Communicate complex technical information clearly and effectively to a range of audiences.
• Exercise sound judgement and make evidence-based decisions on complex environmental matters.
• Demonstrate significant experience in contaminated land assessment, remediation, environmental regulation, hydrogeology, environmental science, environmental engineering or a related discipline.
• Interpret and apply environmental legislation, policies, standards, and technical guidance.
• Contribute to strategic planning, program delivery, and continuous improvement initiatives.

This is an opportunity to combine leadership, strategic thinking and technical expertise in a role that contributes directly to protecting Queensland's environment and communities. You'll lead a highly skilled team, influence environmental regulation and policy, and help shape the future direction of contaminated land management and emerging contaminants regulation across the state.

Preferred Backgrounds: Contaminated Land Consultant, Environmental Scientist, Environmental Engineer, Hydrogeologist, Remediation Specialist, Environmental Regulator, Team Leader, Technical Manager, or Senior Environmental Practitioner.

Please note - this is not an IT role

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/702861/26

Closing Date: Thursday, 22 October 2026

Occupational group Sciences