Are you enthusiastic, have a passion for the environment and have an interest in supporting a team responsible for making decisions on environmental authorities and being part of the workforce within the Department of Environment, Science & Innovation (DESI)? Want a rewarding new career that offers flexible work options?

If so, we want to hear from you!

Job details

The Senior Environmental Officer, PO3 is a role in which you will:
• Assess and analyse assigned tasks related to administering environmental impact and assessment of proposed and/or existing industrial activities (ie, development, resources, petroleum, environmentally relevant), developing recommended assessment conditioning within statutory timeframes for Team Leaders' review or delegate's approval.
• Analyse and investigate assigned tasks, in collaboration with the Team Leader, for a range of environmental matters, requiring research including of technical and scientific reports and legislative interpretation and make recommendations consistent with contemporary Administrative Decision Making Principles.
• Advise, liaise and consult with a range of internal and external customers and stakeholders including prospective applicants at pre-lodgement meetings, industry representatives, other government departments and escalating ambiguous matters in a timely manner.
• Prepare written correspondence for a variety of audiences including ministerial briefings, statutory notices, departmental alerts, technical reports and information documents by researching, sourcing and collating relevant information.
• 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.

Ideally you will be in Brisbane however, consideration will be given to an alternate location subject to availability at DESI regional offices.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/578390/24

Closing Date: Monday, 05 August 2024

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

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

• 578390 24 Role Description v1 (Word, 327KB)