Senior Environment Officer

Moreton Bay Regional Council; Caboolture; Hybrid; AUD 93,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Nine-day fortnight

Hybrid work

STARS training scheme

Salary packaging options

Health insurance

Counselling service

Mates in Construction

Job summary

The City of Moreton Bay is seeking a Senior Environment Officer to lead environmental projects and investigations across the region, delivering biodiversity outcomes and compliance with environmental obligations. You will supervise a team, engage stakeholders and manage contractors in a hybrid, flexible work environment in Caboolture.

You will bring experience delivering environmental projects, knowledge of environmental legislation, and strong communication to drive positive community outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering environmental projects and programs.
• Strong understanding of environmental legislation.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead environmental projects, programs and investigations addressing regional environmental issues.
• Supervise Environment Officers and manage complex matters.
• Build partnerships and oversee contractors and service providers to deliver projects and grant-funded programs.
• Provide expert advice to residents, government agencies and stakeholders.

Skills

Project leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Environmental policy

Team supervision

Communication

Job description

The Details:

• Permanent Full Time | 9 day fortnight
• $103,597 pa + 12% super (level 5)
• 72.5hour fortnight
• Hybrid, flexible working environment, including some work from home days.
• Location: Caboolture

Join City of Moreton Bay as a Senior Environment Officer, and help deliver positive environmental outcomes across our city.

As a Senior Environment Officer, you will play a key role in leading environmental projects, programs and investigations that address current and emerging environmental issues across the region. Combining technical expertise with strong stakeholder engagement, you will provide practical advice, drive positive environmental outcomes, support Council's legislative responsibilities, and supervise a team committed to protecting and enhancing our natural environment.

Additionally, you will:

• Lead and support Environment Officers in managing complex, escalated and sensitive environmental matters, fostering a positive team culture.
• Deliver environmental projects and programs, including fauna and flora management, bio-condition assessments, rehabilitation initiatives and ecological monitoring to improve biodiversity outcomes.
• Investigate and respond to environmental matters, providing expert advice to residents, community groups, government agencies and other stakeholders while ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and environmental obligations.
• Build strong partnerships and oversee contractors, consultants and service providers to successfully deliver projects, environmental education initiatives, management plans, research activities and grant-funded programs.

About you

You are a passionate environmental professional who enjoys leading projects, building strong relationships and making a positive impact in the community. With excellent communication and customer service skills, you can confidently engage with a diverse range of stakeholders and support others to achieve great outcomes.

You bring experience delivering environmental projects, a sound understanding of environmental legislation and the ability to think critically and creatively when solving environmental and community issues. A collaborative and approachable team member, you are committed to continuous improvement and fostering a positive workplace culture.

A current C Class Driver Licence is required.

Why City of Moreton Bay?

What you do with your life matters. It’s the same with your career.

We’re the third-largest council in Australia and one of the fastest-growing areas. As Australia’s newest city, we’re building something that’s never been done before: a new kind of city, inspired and empowered by a new kind of council.

This is your opportunity to develop skills and experience in a truly unique place, at a truly unique point in time.

At City of Moreton Bay, we’re focused on the vital work we do today. But we’re also focused on the future. On what can be – for our city, our Council and your career.

Here’s what you’ll love about a career with us:

• See it. To build a city of the future, first, you have to see it. The polycentric city we’re building will bring greater prosperity, sustainability and affordability to our city. This is your chance to contribute to something that’s never been done before.
• Shape it. You’ll get hands‑on in a rewarding career, serving and strengthening our communities for today and tomorrow. Our work is diverse, interesting and it matters – and it’s yours to shape and own.
• Live it. Contribute to the city you and your family want to live in and enjoy the lifestyle that deserve. And if you don’t live here, you’ll still find pride and connection in many ways with our successful, resilient team.

You’ll also enjoy a range of other benefits:

• Find a better work-life balance with a nine‑day (72.5‑hour) fortnight, plus a hybrid, flexible working environment with some work‑from‑home days.
• Negotiated salary increases locked in through our EBA- 4% in July 2027 (or CPI capped at 4.5%, whichever is greater).
• Advance your skills and career through our Study, Training And Research Scheme (STARS).
• Make your pay go further with salary packaging options on novated leases, superannuation payments, smartphones and devices.
• Prioritise your health and wellbeing with discounted health insurance, free annual flu vaccinations and our Fitness Passport program.
• Get support when you and your family need it most with our 24/7 confidential counselling service and Mates in Construction program.

Ready for a career that matters?

Join City of Moreton Bay, and help shape our city of the future.

As part of the recruitment process, applicants will be required to undergo a National Criminal History Check.

Any questions - please contact our Careers team at [e-mail].

Your Future City.

See it. Shape it. Live It.

City of Moreton Bay extends across the traditional lands of the Jinibara, Kabi Kabi, and Turrbal peoples, and we acknowledge and pay respects to Traditional Custodians. We believe diversity of thought, background and experience creates better outcomes for our people and communities, and we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all ages, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.