As an Environmental Officer, you will work with others within a team that provides targeted, consistent and transparent regulation to support sustainable development in the region. The team proactively manages and monitors environmental risks through the department’s modern and innovative regulatory framework.
Environmental management issues include those impacting on land, air, water and people and include coastal and heritage development, mining, industrial activities (heavy industry and port operations), commercial activities, air pollution, noise pollution, and waste management. Environmental Officers identify environmental risks and contribute to the implementation of environmental protection strategies whilst promoting compliance.

Job details

As the Environmental Officer, you will:

·       Participate in site inspections including planning and conducting site inspections, assisting in gathering evidence to support enforcement actions, and making recommendations to management on environmental issues.

·       Respond to and investigate environmental complaints and environmental incidents to achieve environmental outcomes. 

·       Participate in an after-hours on call roster for a continuous seven day (week) period, for a total of at least 4 weeks per year. 

·       Communicate, consult, liaise, advise and negotiate with community groups, industry, the general public, and all levels of government on environmental issues. 

·       Prepare written correspondence for a variety of audiences including briefing notes, reports, statutory notices, departmental alerts and information documents. 

·       Actively participate in team planning, discussions and debriefings. 

·       Carry out duties consistent with contemporary Administrative Decision Making Principles (training provided by the department); and

·       Promote a safe, respectful and inclusive workplace that is free from bullying, discrimination and harassment.

We're looking for the best-suited person for the role. If you are eligible, we will consider your skills, experience, qualifications and personal qualities relevant to the role. We may also consider your past work, expectations of your future contribution to our team and department and your commitment and contribution to equity, diversity, respect and inclusion.

Applications to 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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• 677454 26 - Role Description (Word, 604KB)