In the role of Senior Advisor (Environmental Management) you will assist in the delivery of the Marine Infrastructure Investment Program and provide specialist advice and services to Maritime Safety Queensland and stakeholders on the marine environment and the provision and maintenance of boating infrastructure.

Job details

Key responsibilities include:
• Provision of environmental advice relating to marine infrastructure, dredging and waterways management projects, including site inspections and assessments.
• Preparing, undertaking, and lodging environmental assessments, management plans, reports, notifications, audits and technical notes.
• Acquisition and management of project environmental permits and development approvals.
• Liaise and maintain relationships with internal Regions/Districts, TMR teams and external Authorities on a range of environmental issues.
• Manage, procure, and review external consultant's designs, management plans, reports, or other environmental deliverables.

Mandatory qualifications and conditions
• Current ‘C' class driver's license.
• Possession of a degree in Marine Biology, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Management or Natural Resource Management.

Desirable Requirements:
• Experience in obtaining environmental approvals for marine infrastructure projects would be highly desirable.

Requirements of the role:
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills, as well as communication skills, both orally and in writing, with internal and external stakeholders on complex matters.
• Proven expertise in environmental management, including undertaking environmental assessments, writing, compiling, and lodging management plans, permits and approvals.
• Experience in conducting environmental audits on construction projects, preparing audit reports, and communicating with project managers and contractors to mitigate any environmental risks.
• Experience in project close-out activities, such as preparing close-out reports as per the statutory approvals and communicating to the regulatory authorities in a timely manner.
• Providing advice to other teams on matters of environmental risk and significance.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.    

Job Ad Reference: QLD/698731/26

Closing Date: Thursday, 03 September 2026

Further information

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

Please ensure you download all attachments and follow the instructions on how to apply.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• 698731 26 Role Description (Word, 301KB)