Principal Environmental Officer
	Department of Environment and Science

Department of Environment and Science (DES) are seeking Environmental professionals who possess extensive experience in mining rehabilitation to contribute to the implementation of the mining rehabilitation reforms established by the Mineral and Energy Resources (Financial Provisioning) Act 2018.

You will be become a member of the Progressive Rehabilitation and Closure Plan (PRCP) Implementation Team which will operate as a virtual office based team with officers able to nominate their preferred work location at any Environmental Services and Regulation Branch Offices, of DES throughout the State of Queensland.

Specialised skills in one of the following disciplines as they relate to mine site rehabilitation is sought:

- Geochemical and hydrological scientists with expertise in groundwater and surface water systems;

- Soil scientists with expertise in erosion and sediment control, land improvement and assessing the suitability of land for non-mining land uses (e.g. agriculture).

- Biodiversity and conservation ecologists with expertise in re-establishing biodiversity and ecological integrity of native ecosystems.

- Geotechnical scientists or engineers with expertise in the performance and stability of high risk structures.

Responsibilities include:

• Undertake assessments in accordance with legislative requirements including PRCP schedules that includes assessment of environmental risk and provide high level technical advice regarding approvals, conditioning and setting of mine site rehabilitation standards and milestones.

• Review and research technical reports and scientific papers.

• Lead and actively participate in internal and intra-governmental meetings appropriately representing the department and its interests, particularly in relation to the mining rehabilitation reform agenda.

• Develop strong collaborative strategic partnerships through consultation, negotiation and developing networks with all levels of the department, other key government agencies such as those involved in the mining rehabilitation reform agenda and industry.

• Prepare well-researched policy option papers, briefings, reports, submissions and contribute to the preparation of internal guidelines and other executive level correspondence.

• Provide leadership within a multidisciplinary team through supervising, mentoring and peer review.

• Actively contribute to and prepare team plans, discussions and debriefings.

• Carry out duties consistent with contemporary Administrative Decision Making Principles (training provided by the department)

• 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.

You must possess:

• A university degree (undergraduate and/or postgraduate) from a recognised tertiary institution in environmental management; Candidates must have a university degree (undergraduate and/or postgraduate) from a recognised tertiary institution in one of the following disciplines: environmental management; chemical, forensic, physical, geological, hydrological, environmental, applied and biological sciences; environmental engineering. Other closely related disciplines may be considered.

If your qualification is from an overseas institution, you will need to attach a certified copy of the official recognition to your application.

• An unrestricted driver's license. Candidates must be prepared to obtain a manual licence recognised in Queensland if they do not already have one.

To be appointed to a permanent position, you must be an Australian citizen,have permanent residency status or a visa permitting you to work permanently in Australia.

Multiple positions will be filled from this recruitment exercise.

Your application will remain current for up to 12 months and you may be contacted regarding other identical or similar vacancies for either permanent, or temporary employment at various locations.

For further information on the Principal Environmental Officer positions, "What we are looking for", and how to apply, please refer to the position descriptions advertised through Smart Jobs, https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-331983-19

Job Ad Reference Number: QLD/331983/19

Closing Date: Friday, 10 January 2020

• PO4 Principal Environmental Officer.pdf
• PO5 Principal Environmental Officer.pdf