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Senior Environmental Planner


Strategy and Planning; QBuild; Public Works; Brisbane City


Make a meaningful impact and work with QLD Government’s builder, QBuild! Benefit from working in a commercialised business unit within the public sector and enjoy access to a range of government exclusive benefits, as well as exciting career opportunities across the state. Don't miss this chance to build your career —apply now!


Join QBuild for an exciting career opportunity as a permanent Senior Environmental Planner to provide a high level of environmental planning advice and service to QBuild.

Job details

Position status Permanent
Position type Flexible full-time
Occupational group Construction & Architecture
Classification PO4
Workplace Location Brisbane Inner City
Job ad reference QLD/642666/25
Closing date 27-Jun-2025
Job duration
Contact person Janette Rowe
Contact details Mobile: 0476 817 782
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QBuild is a commercialised business unit of the Queensland Government.  It has been Queensland Government's builder for over 160 years, playing an important role in communities across the state by building and maintaining government-owned assets such as schools, social housing, police stations and correctional and health facilities.

About the role

You will play a pivotal role in supporting QBuild's ambition to strengthen Queensland's building and construction industry by providing environmental planning services to ensure legislative compliance and risk management in relation to government building projects.

Duties and skills involved:

  • Provide technical excellence in the delivery of environmental planning services.
  • Offer contemporary advice and solutions to environmental management issues through strong research and development skills
  • Adopt a professional and client focused approach to work at all times and operate within the boundaries of organisational processes and legal and public constraints.
  • Take responsibility for meeting objectives when progressing work and persists with and focuses on achieving quality objectives even in difficult circumstances.
  • Work collaboratively with team members, clients and contractors and is capable of managing large multi-disciplinary project teams.
  • Work effectively with a range of internal and external stakeholders including clients, contractors, consultants and business unit staff through well developed communication, analytical and problem solving skills

Additional requirements (mandatory/desirable) It is a mandatory requirement of this role that the successful applicant possesses a degree level qualification in Environmental Planning / Environmental Science / Environmental Engineering / Environmental Management or another relevant environmental study / discipline from a recognised tertiary institution or agreed equivalent as determined by the Chief Executive.

How do I apply?

All applicants must be eligible to work in Australia.

Interested candidates are encouraged to review the below attached applicant guide and role description. Once reviewed please submit the following documents to apply:

  • Resume
  • Cover letter (2 pages maximum) telling us why you are interested in and capable of performing the role.

If you have any questions about the position or your application please contact Janette Rowe, Director Environment and Land, 0476 817 782, janette.rowe@epw.qld.gov.au

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/642666/25

Closing Date: Friday 27th June 2025

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.

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