Principal Environmental Officer

#Acareerthatmatters. #AcontributionthatcountsEveryone at our Department recognises the importance of a healthy environment. Whatever your job with us, you'll strive and innovate to achieve a better Queensland. Our role is complex, and our work can be challenging - important work usually is. But your contribution will count and so will you. Can you work well in a team? Do you have experience in environmental assessment? Can you communicate with influence with a variety of stakeholders? If so, we want to hear from YOU

This Opportunity

Are you ready to write a new chapter in your story? Our organisation values its people, respecting and embracing diversity and a balance between work and life commitments. Our staff are passionate about delivering outstanding environmental services to the communities throughout our diverse State. We have an opportunity for a Principal Environmental Officer (Water) in our Business Centre (Coal) team, within the Environmental Services and Regulation (ESR) division of the Department of Environment, Science and Innovation. 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. ESR also provides extensive frontline services both centrally and regionally.

We want YOU to join our team and contribute to our Vision.

In this role, you'll find:

• A purpose and a challenge that matter
• Passionate, positive, down to earth people
• Diverse, interesting work and experiences
• Opportunities to learn, discover and grow
• A collaborative, innovative environment

You'll have the following work skills and experience (which define what you can contribute professionally):

• Demonstrated strong water quality data analysis skills for both surface waste and groundwater and problem-solving capability with demonstrated ability to take the lead in complex and contentious investigation of issues
• Ability to develop options and approaches to resolve technically complex and contentious matters within ESR's Regulatory Strategy
• Extensive knowledge and ability to undertake water data analysis for both surface water and groundwater and draw meaningful conclusions
• Extensive knowledge of, or a proven ability to rapidly acquire extensive knowledge of, ESR's Regulatory Strategy, related legislation and policies with a proven ability to interpret and apply
• Demonstrated ability to prepare high quality correspondence including statutory notices, letters, ministerial and executive correspondence, briefings, publications and other information in a timely manner

You'll be part of a team of hard-working professionals in a genuinely welcoming, safe, and positive workplace. Here, we encourage one another to share our experiences so we can all learn, grow, and innovate.

Enjoy the benefits of being an employee of DES such as:

• Flexible work arrangements and Accrued Time Leave, giving you the opportunity to balance your career to suit your lifestyle.
• Locality allowance (conditions apply)
• A 36.15-hour week.
• 4 or 5 weeks paid annual leave dependent on location
• An environment that supports family commitments.

The location for this role is flexible within Queensland.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/539185/24

Closing Date: Tuesday, 6 February 2024