Senior Environmental Officer – Road & Transport Infrastructure Deagon, QLD | Contract Opportunity | Competitive Hourly Rate We are seeking a Senior Environmental Officer to play a key role in managing environmental approvals, compliance and risk across a complex, fast-paced construction environment. This is a site-based role where your expertise will directly influence project outcomes, not sit on the sidelines. The Opportunity This is a high-impact role embedded within project delivery. You will work across multiple environmental workstreams, supporting approvals, resolving issues in real time, and ensuring environmental requirements are effectively integrated into design and construction. You will be trusted to operate with autonomy, provide practical advice, and contribute to keeping a large-scale infrastructure program on track. Key Responsibilities Lead and support environmental approvals and compliance activities, including EPBC processes Prepare, coordinate and review environmental documentation, referrals and reports Review design and construction documentation to ensure environmental requirements are embedded Identify and manage environmental risks, providing clear, practical solutions Conduct site inspections and audits to verify compliance Support sustainability outcomes, including Infrastructure Sustainability Council (ISC) requirements Coordinate with contractors, consultants and regulatory bodies to align environmental and delivery outcomes Provide environmental input into project planning, construction activities and governance documentation About You You are an experienced environmental professional who understands how to operate within live infrastructure projects. You can balance regulatory requirements with delivery pressures and communicate effectively across technical and non-technical stakeholders. You will bring: Major road or transport infrastructure project experience Experience with EPBC approvals and Commonwealth environmental processes ISAP accreditation Degree qualification in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering or related discipline Demonstrated experience in infrastructure or construction project environments Strong knowledge of environmental legislation and approvals frameworks Proven ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines A practical, solutions-focused approach with strong attention to detail Why This Role Work on a high-profile, complex infrastructure program with long-term impact Gain exposure to sophisticated environmental approvals and compliance frameworks Build experience across both site-based delivery and regulatory processes Contribute to a project environment where environmental performance is critical to success Working Arrangements Full-time, site-based role in Deagon Limited flexibility available in line with operational requirements Occasional out-of-hours work required (with applicable loading) Apply If you are looking for a role where you can apply your expertise in a meaningful way and be part of a major infrastructure delivery team, we encourage you to apply or reach out for a confidential discussion.
