Principal Environmental Officer

Are you looking for the next stage in your career?
Looking for a flexible work location and work life balance too?
Are you a highly skilled environmental scientist or engineer with experience in mining?

We could have the job for you!!

DESI is seeking to appoint a Principal Environmental Officer with extensive experience in mining rehabilitation. We are seeking officers with specialised skills in one or more of the following disciplines
o geomorphology, landforms and landform evolution modelling
o biodiversity
o water quality
o hydrology
o hydrogeology
o geochemistry
o the performance and stability of high-risk structures.
o the design and implementation of cover systems.

As a specialist technical Principal Environmental Officer, you will work within a multi disciplinary team of specialists applying your superior technical skills and knowledge to advance mine site rehabilitation outcomes in Queensland. You will be liaising with a variety of stakeholders internal and external, providing expert advice, guidance and direction on mining impacts and  rehabilitation. 

This is an excellent opportunity to apply your technical and project management skills across the diverse range of mining projects, and lead and mentor junior staff through complex assessment processes.

While the role sits within the broader Minerals and Northern Compliance branch, you will work across both Mineral and Coal mining operations, providing a great diversity in work and opportunity to further develop your specialist skills.

1 Permanent position and 1 temporary for 12 months with the possibility of extension,

Toowoomba/Ipswich/Brisbane/Caboolture/Robina/Maroochydore/Maryborough/Gladstone/Emerald/Rockhampton/Mackay/Townsville or Cairns

Please advise which location you are applying for on your application

Applications to remain current for 12 months