Principal Environmental Officer
	Department of Environment and Science

Work Unit/Facility Location

Environmental Services and Regulation /  Rockhampton, Mackay, Gladstone and Maryborough

Remuneration/Salary Rates (may include superannuation and annual leave loading)

$105,218 to $113,167 per annum

Duties/Abilities

This Opportunity

We have multiple opportunities for Principal Environmental Officers (Compliance), within the Environmental Services and Regulation (ESR) division of the Department of Environment and Science. These roles will work closely with the Team Leader to respond to incidents and complaints, visit high-risk sites to check on businesses environmental performance and help license holders understand their environmental obligations.

In this role, you’ll find:

● A purpose and a challenge that matter

● Passionate, positive, down to earth people

● Diverse, interesting work and experiences

● Opportunities to learn, discover and grow

● A collaborative, innovative environment

You’ll have the following work skills and experience (which define what you can contribute professionally):

1. Experience working as part of a team to achieve operational deliverables in a regulatory service delivery environment.

2. Proven ability to communicate with influence, to:

a. Motivate, develop, and engage staff 

b. lead negotiations to resolve complex matters and 

c. manage stakeholders

3. Understanding of (or the ability to rapidly acquire), contemporary environmental and regulatory legislation, trends, drivers, and approaches. 

4. Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving capability in rapidly changing contexts.

For further information about this position and details on how to apply, please visit the Queensland Government Smart Jobs and Careers website www.smartjobs.qld.gov.au.

Enquiries

Cate Puschmann    Ph:  0431 544 409

Job Ad Reference      QLD/451248/22

Application Details https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-451248-22

Closing Date Thursday, 03 November 2022