Job Description
A leading Queensland Government department delivering one of the state's most significant transport infrastructure programs is seeking a Senior Environmental Officer (PO4) to join the Coomera Connector Stage 1 project team based in Nerang on the Gold Coast.
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In this role, you'll provide high-level environmental advice across planning, design, approvals and delivery activities, ensuring environmental compliance and sustainable project outcomes. This contract offers the opportunity to contribute to a landmark transport infrastructure project within one of South East Queensland's fastest-growing regions.
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Key Responsibilities
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Deliver high-level advice on State and Commonwealth environmental legislation, including the EPBC Act ****.
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Support the delivery of environmental approvals, referrals, offsets and compliance requirements for major infrastructure works.
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Review project designs, environmental surveys, spatial data, Public Environment Reports (PERs) and environmental documentation.
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Identify environmental risks and constraints, negotiating practical design modifications where required.
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Coordinate environmental offsets and project land requirements with internal teams and external advisors.
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Represent the project in working groups, steering committees and stakeholder meetings.
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What We're Looking For
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Demonstrated experience in environmental approvals, compliance or assessments within infrastructure,



transport or related projects.
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Strong knowledge of Queensland and Commonwealth environmental legislation and regulatory frameworks.
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Ability to provide high-level written and verbal advice to a range of technical and senior stakeholders.
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Experience working across multidisciplinary project teams in government, consulting or infrastructure environments.
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Degree qualifications in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Management, Natural Resource Management or a related discipline.
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Current C Class Driver Licence.
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Why This Role?
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PO4 temporary full-time contract from 15 September **** to 14 September ****, with the possibility of extension.
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Competitive hourly rate between $***** and $***** per hour plus super.
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Opportunity to work on one of Queensland's most significant transport infrastructure projects.
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Exposure to complex environmental approvals, compliance and sustainability challenges.
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Collaborative government setting with experienced project delivery professionals.
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At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.
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📌 Senior Environmental Officer (Gold Coast)
🏢 Chandler Macleod Group
📍 Gold Coast