Senior Environmental Officers work to improve the State’s environmental performance by identifying environmental risks and providing scientific and technical support for a wide range of projects. They contribute to the implementation of environmental management and protection strategies and promote compliance with environmental heritage and planning legislation and policies. Senior Environmental Officers within ESR will undertake either assessment or compliance activities.

Job details

The Department of the Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation (DETSI) recognises the enormous value a clean environment, innovative society and economy, and a diverse and inclusive culture makes to Queenslanders' lives. As a diverse organisation, the department brings together environment, heritage protection, national parks, tourism, science and innovation to help achieve government objectives for a better Queensland.

Senior Environmental Officers work within the Environmental Services and Regulation (ESR) division of DES. The division provides targeted, consistent and transparent regulation that facilitates sustainable development in Queensland. ESR proactively manages and monitors environmental risks through a modern and innovative regulatory framework that includes assessment, compliance, investigation and enforcement programs.

Senior Environmental Officers work to improve the State's environmental performance by identifying environmental risks and providing scientific and technical support for a wide range of projects. They contribute to the implementation of environmental management and protection strategies and promote compliance with environmental heritage and planning legislation and policies.

As the Senior Environmental Officer PO3 you will:
• Undertake assigned discrete preventative and targeted compliance activity, including planning for conducting site inspections, gathering evidence for
environmental impact assessment to support enforcement actions and making recommendations in accordance with the Regulatory Strategy for Team Leader's review and endorsement or delegate approval
• Work cooperatively in a team by undertaking assigned tasks to contribute to compliance and enforcement outcomes, along with a range of projects to support continual improvement and efficiencies in business practice, processes and systems.
• Advise, liaise and consult with a range of internal and external customers and stakeholders including industry representatives, other government departments, local councils, community groups and members of the public.
• Prepare well-researched briefings, technical reports, publications, information sheets and contribute as requested, by researching, sourcing and collating relevant information for the development of advice, submissions and executive and ministerial correspondence
• Contribute to a workplace culture consistent with the department's values including ethical behaviour and sound decision making and foster ESR's capability and own capability by mentoring less experienced staff, undertaking peer reviews, actively engaging in team discussions and sharing experiences and learnings
• Foster a workplace culture that supports and promotes the interests of First Nations people and actively engage through our work to contribute to better outcomes for First Nations people.

To be eligible for employment in this position, you must hold a university qualification (undergraduate and/or postgraduate degree, undergraduate and/or postgraduate diploma, and/or a graduate certificate) from a recognised tertiary institution in environmental management; chemical, forensic, physical, geological, hydrological, environmental, applied and biological sciences; environmental engineering or agreed equivalent. You will need to provide a copy of your qualifications, with originals sighted prior to engagement.

Applications will remain current for 12 months.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

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Documents

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• QLD 624272 25 Position Description (Word, 175KB)
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