Job Description
Kingston Human Capital are currently supporting a Gold Coast based public sector organisation with the appointment of a Senior Environmental Officer (PO4).
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The Coomera Connector Stage 1 (Coomera to Nerang) team is responsible for completing the design, environmental referral, site investigations and review to support the delivery of the Coomera Connector project.
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Reporting to the Project Manager, the role will be responsible for supporting environmental approvals, compliance, environmental management and sustainability outcomes throughout the project lifecycle.
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The successful Senior Environmental Officer will also contribute to the environmental governance, stakeholder engagement and reporting to internal executives.
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What you will be doing
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Provide high-level specialist advice regarding statutory obligations under relevant Commonwealth, State and local environmental legislation, regulations, policies and approval frameworks, including requirements under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act **** (EPBC Act).
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Support the planning, preparation, coordination and delivery of Commonwealth and State environmental approvals, permits, conditions and environmental offsets, ensuring project activities remain aligned with applicable legislative and regulatory requirements.
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Review and provide technical input into project designs, environmental assessments, environmental surveys, spatial and ecological data, Public Setting Reports (PERs), environmental management documentation and associated technical studies.
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Review contract documentation, technical specifications, environmental conditions, approval packages, audit documentation and project briefs to ensure environmental requirements are appropriately incorporated into project delivery.
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Identify and assess potential environmental constraints, impacts, risks and opportunities and work collaboratively with project teams and technical specialists to develop appropriate avoidance, mitigation and management measures.
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Work with design and delivery teams to negotiate and recommend design modifications or alternative solutions where required to address environmental constraints and approval conditions.
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Support environmental assurance activities, including the review and coordination of environmental audits, inspections, compliance assessments.
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Prepare and review high-quality technical reports, correspondence, briefing materials, recommendations, presentations and executive advice relating to environmental matters and broader project delivery requirements.
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Represent the project at working groups, steering committees, technical forums, stakeholder meetings and other internal and external meetings, clearly communicating environmental requirements, risks, decisions and agreed actions.
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What this role offers you
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12-month initial assignment, with possibility of extension
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37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
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Easily accessible from the motor way (M1) or the internal Gold Coast | onsite parking available
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Weekly pay cycles, with no payroll fees
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Expert public sector consultants to support you throughout your assignment
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Mandatory Requirements
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A Degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Management or Natural Resource Management from a recognised tertiary institution or equivalent qualification is mandatory.
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Current holder of a 'C' class driver's licence.
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Criminal history screening will be conducted on the recommended person for this role.
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SUBMISSIONS CLOSE 26th of August ****
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📌 Senior Environmental Officer (Po4) (Gold Coast)
🏢 Kingston Human Capital
📍 Gold Coast