Job Description

About the Role
n Our client, a leading Queensland Government organisation, is seeking an experienced Senior Environmental Officer (PO4) to join the Coomera Connector Stage 1 project team based in Nerang.

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This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to one of South East Queensland's most significant transport infrastructure projects, playing a key role in environmental approvals, assessments, compliance and project delivery.

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Working closely with the Project Manager and multidisciplinary project teams, you will provide specialist environmental expertise throughout the design and planning phases of the project.

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Key Responsibilities

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- Provide high level environmental advice on Commonwealth and State legislation, including the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act).
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- Support the delivery of environmental approvals, permits and offsets.
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- Review environmental assessments, surveys, spatial data, Public Setting Reports (PERs), contract specifications and audit documentation.
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- Identify environmental risks and constraints and work with project teams to implement practical solutions.
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- Provide specialist advice on environmental compliance, management and sustainability outcomes.
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- Coordinate environmental offset programs and project land management activities.
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- Liaise with internal stakeholders, government agencies, local councils and external advisors.
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- Prepare high-quality technical reports, briefing notes and correspondence.
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- Represent the project at meetings, working groups and stakeholder forums.
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Skills & Experience

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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 license.
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- Experience delivering environmental approvals and compliance activities for infrastructure, transport, construction or government projects.
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- Strong knowledge of Commonwealth and Queensland environmental legislation, including the EPBC Act.
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- Experience reviewing environmental assessments, reports and technical documentation.
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- Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
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- Strong written reporting and project coordination capabilities.
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- Criminal history screening will be conducted on the recommended person for this role.
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📌 Senior Environmental Officer (City of Gold Coast)
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