This is a Senior Environmental Officer role with Queensland Government based in QLD, AU Queensland Government Role Seniority - senior More about the Senior Environmental Officer role at Queensland Government Senior Environmental Officers work to improve the State’s environmental performance by identifying environmental risks and providing scientific and technical support for a wide range of projects, contribute to the implementation of environmental management and protection strategies, and promote compliance with environmental heritage and planning legislation and policies. Environmental management issues include those impacting on land, air, water and people and include coastal development, mining, industrial activities (heavy industry and port operations), commercial activities, air pollution, noise pollution, and waste management. As The Senior Environmental Officer, You Will Demonstrated application of the principles and practices of environmental management. 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. Participate in an after-hours on call roster for a continuous seven-day (week) period, for a total of at least 4 weeks per year and attend incidents out of business hours. 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. 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 conduct personal and site safety risk assessments. Contribution to workplace equity and diversity that enriches our culture of safety, innovation, respect and inclusion. Applications to remain current for 12 months. Occupational group Primary Industry & Environment Before we jump into the responsibilities of the role. No matter what you come in knowing, you’ll be learning new things all the time and the Queensland Government team will be there to support your growth. Please consider applying even if you don't meet 100% of what’s outlined Key Responsibilities Improving environmental performance ️ Leading compliance activities Community engagement Key Strengths Environmental management principles Legislation interpretation Investigative skills Communication skills Problem-solving skills ⚠️ Safety risk assessment A Final Note: This is a role with Queensland Government not with Hatch.
