Senior Environmental Officer

The Department of Environment, Science and Innovation (DESI) recognises the enormous value a clean environment, innovative society and economy, and a diverse and inclusive culture makes to Queenslanders’ lives. As a diverse organisation, the department brings together environment, heritage protection, national parks, science and innovation to help achieve government objectives for a better Queensland.
We value and are committed to:

• building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
• strengthening our culture which values results, professional growth, workforce diversity and a healthy balance between work and life commitments.
• encouraging and supporting employees as individuals in an inclusive environment by embracing our differences and applying diverse and inclusive thinking to our business.

Job details Position status Fixed Term Temporary
Position type Flexible full-time
Occupational group Primary Industry & Environment
Classification PO3
Workplace Location Brisbane Inner City,Moreton Bay - North,Moreton Bay - South
Job ad reference QLD/565257/24
Closing date 30-May-2024
Yearly salary
Fortnightly salary
Total remuneration
Salary Other
Job duration 6 months
Contact person Elena Moeller
Contact details Ph: (07) 3330 6345
Access theAs the Senior Environmental Officer you will:

• Lead preventative and targeted compliance activities including planning and conducting site inspections, gathering evidence to support enforcement actions, and making recommendations to management on environmental issues.
• Assist in advising and educating community groups, industry and all levels of government on environmental matters, environmental responsibilities and implementation of relevant legislation through external and internal presentations; participation in workshops, conferences, forums; via face-to-face meetings, tele/video conferencing, site meetings/inspections.
• Communicate, consult, liaise and negotiate with industry, government and the community to facilitate resolution of environmental issues.
• Prepare written correspondence for a variety of audiences including ministerial briefings, statutory notices, departmental alerts, information documents.
• Actively participate in team planning, discussions and debriefings.
• Conduct environmental risk assessment of sites via a compliance and risk evaluation tool.
• Contribute to identifying clusters of environmental issues and make recommendations for targeted compliance programs and contribute to identifying, analysing and solution design for complex environmental problems (environmental problem solving).
• Respond to and investigate environmental complaints and environmental incidents to achieve environmental outcomes.
• Use statutory tools and make recommendations for enforcement action in accordance with departmental enforcement guidelines.
• Support the assessment and conditioning of applications for environmental approvals under relevant legislation.
• 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.

We're looking for the best suited applicant for the role. We'll do this by assessing your eligibility and your suitability to undertake the requirements of the role (including, where relevant, the way you carried out previous roles). We'll also consider your potential to make contributions to the department and how your engagement would support our commitment to equity, diversity, respect and inclusion.This position requires:

• Demonstrated application of the principles and practices of environmental management.
• Experience in the interpretation and application of relevant legislation and the appropriate exercise of regulatory powers.
• Experience in identifying problems and possible solutions including research, comprehension and critical evaluation of relevant technical information and data.
• An ability to communicate with influence across a wide range of stakeholders including community members, colleagues, and industry representatives.
• High level written communication skills that demonstrate experience in preparation of complex, sensitive material
• Demonstrated investigative skills including the collection of evidence, maintaining chain of custody and developing compliance strategies.
• An ability to conduct personal and site safety risk assessments.
• Contribution to workplace equity and diversity that enriches our culture of innovation, respect and inclusion.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.Further informationWe are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote and .Please ensure you download all attachments and follow the instructions on how to apply.DocumentsBefore applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.