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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 communities throughout our diverse State.
We have an opportunity for a Senior Environmental Officer to work within the Environmental Services and Regulation (ESR) division of DESI. 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. This role is both rich and rewarding, so if you want to play an important part in protecting Queensland's natural environment today and for the future.
We want YOU to join our team and contribute to our Vision.
In this role, you will undertake a range of tasks including:
• Work cooperatively in a team by undertaking assigned tasks to contribute to the assessment of activities and industry development proposals throughout the State for a range of environmental matters including mining, waste management and industrial processes;
• Assess and analyse assigned tasks related to administering environmental impact statements and assessment of proposed and/or existing industrial activities (i.e. development, resources, petroleum, environmentally relevant), developing recommended assessment conditioning within statutory timeframes for Team Leaders' review or delegate's approval;
• Analyse and investigate assigned tasks, in collaboration with the Team Leader, for a range of environmental matters, requiring research including of technical and scientific reports, and legislative interpretation and make recommendations consistent with contemporary Administrative Decision-Making Principles.
You'll have the following work skills and experience (which define what you can contribute professionally):
• Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively, communicate well and sustain positive relationships with team members to achieve team goals, commitments and deadlines;
• Demonstrated understanding of contemporary environmental and regulatory management issues;
• Working knowledge of, or a proven ability to rapidly acquire working knowledge of, the department's Regulatory Strategy and related legislation and policies with ability to interpret and apply;
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 communities throughout our diverse State.
We have an opportunity for a Senior Environmental Officer to work within the Environmental Services and Regulation (ESR) division of DESI. 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. This role is both rich and rewarding, so if you want to play an important part in protecting Queensland's natural environment today and for the future.
We want YOU to join our team and contribute to our Vision.
In this role, you will undertake a range of tasks including:
• Work cooperatively in a team by undertaking assigned tasks to contribute to the assessment of activities and industry development proposals throughout the State for a range of environmental matters including mining, waste management and industrial processes;
• Assess and analyse assigned tasks related to administering environmental impact statements and assessment of proposed and/or existing industrial activities (i.e. development, resources, petroleum, environmentally relevant), developing recommended assessment conditioning within statutory timeframes for Team Leaders' review or delegate's approval;
• Analyse and investigate assigned tasks, in collaboration with the Team Leader, for a range of environmental matters, requiring research including of technical and scientific reports, and legislative interpretation and make recommendations consistent with contemporary Administrative Decision-Making Principles.
You'll have the following work skills and experience (which define what you can contribute professionally):
• Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively, communicate well and sustain positive relationships with team members to achieve team goals, commitments and deadlines;
• Demonstrated understanding of contemporary environmental and regulatory management issues;
• Working knowledge of, or a proven ability to rapidly acquire working knowledge of, the department's Regulatory Strategy and related legislation and policies with ability to interpret and apply;
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Senior Environmental Officer position is now open for candidates interested in the Government Job Alert sector. This role in Gladstone offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Government Job Alert is a plus.