Job Description
We are seeking an enthusiastic emerging leader to join our team of dedicated compliance officers as a Team Leader based in our Townsville CBD office.
This is a temporary, flexible, full-time position available until 28 November 2026 (with the possibility of extension).
The Northern Compliance team delivers environmental compliance services from offices in Cairns and Townsville across the area extending from the Burdekin Shire in the south, west to Boulia and the Northern Territory border, and north to Cape York and the Torres Strait Islands. North Queensland includes a range of industry and commerce, including the North West Mineral province where most of Queensland's large metal mining operations are located.
As a Team Leader you will be required to manage a small team of staff that are responsible for assessing compliance with the Environmental Protection Act 1++4; Coastal Protection and Management Act 1++5 ; Waste Reduction and Recycling Act 2011 and the Queensland Heritage Act 1++2 . Compliance assessments are conducted through a combination of proactive site inspections, participation in stakeholder meetings and/or reactive investigations across regional and remote locations in North Queensland. As a Team Leader, you will be an integral support for compliance officers through the provision of technical advice and guidance on proposed compliance strategies. Team Leaders are also members of the local compliance leadership team, which provides an opportunity to review outputs,
processes and procedures with a focus on identifying areas of continuous improvement for both employees and our stakeholders.
This is an excellent opportunity to build upon your existing leadership and project management skills while expanding your technical knowledge in the application of principles and practices of environmental management.
Please note that overnight travel may be required and includes travel to active mine sites, industrial locations and other departmental offices across the State. You may also be required to participate in an on-call (after hours) incident response roster.
It is essential that you possess a university degree (undergraduate and/or postgraduate) from a recognised tertiary institution in environmental management; chemical, forensic, physical, geological, hydrological, environmental, applied and biological sciences, environmental engineering. Other closely related disciplines may be considered. You are also required to hold an unrestricted driver's license recognised in the State of Queensland and be prepared to obtain a manual license if you do not already have one.
Your application will remain current for up to 12 months and you may be contacted regarding other identical or similar vacancies at various locations and for either fulltime or part-time employment.
Job Ad Reference: QLD/615343/25
Closing Date: Tuesday, 4 February 2026
This is a temporary, flexible, full-time position available until 28 November 2026 (with the possibility of extension).
The Northern Compliance team delivers environmental compliance services from offices in Cairns and Townsville across the area extending from the Burdekin Shire in the south, west to Boulia and the Northern Territory border, and north to Cape York and the Torres Strait Islands. North Queensland includes a range of industry and commerce, including the North West Mineral province where most of Queensland's large metal mining operations are located.
As a Team Leader you will be required to manage a small team of staff that are responsible for assessing compliance with the Environmental Protection Act 1++4; Coastal Protection and Management Act 1++5 ; Waste Reduction and Recycling Act 2011 and the Queensland Heritage Act 1++2 . Compliance assessments are conducted through a combination of proactive site inspections, participation in stakeholder meetings and/or reactive investigations across regional and remote locations in North Queensland. As a Team Leader, you will be an integral support for compliance officers through the provision of technical advice and guidance on proposed compliance strategies. Team Leaders are also members of the local compliance leadership team, which provides an opportunity to review outputs,
processes and procedures with a focus on identifying areas of continuous improvement for both employees and our stakeholders.
This is an excellent opportunity to build upon your existing leadership and project management skills while expanding your technical knowledge in the application of principles and practices of environmental management.
Please note that overnight travel may be required and includes travel to active mine sites, industrial locations and other departmental offices across the State. You may also be required to participate in an on-call (after hours) incident response roster.
It is essential that you possess a university degree (undergraduate and/or postgraduate) from a recognised tertiary institution in environmental management; chemical, forensic, physical, geological, hydrological, environmental, applied and biological sciences, environmental engineering. Other closely related disciplines may be considered. You are also required to hold an unrestricted driver's license recognised in the State of Queensland and be prepared to obtain a manual license if you do not already have one.
Your application will remain current for up to 12 months and you may be contacted regarding other identical or similar vacancies at various locations and for either fulltime or part-time employment.
Job Ad Reference: QLD/615343/25
Closing Date: Tuesday, 4 February 2026
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Team Leader position is now open for candidates interested in the Government Job Alert sector. This role in Abergowrie 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.
