Principal Environmental Approvals Adviser

Permanent Full Time-36.25 hours per week

$118,666.78to$125,907.88Annually+ 13% super

Redland City Council offers you the chance to improve lives and shape your own career… on beautiful Redlands Coast.

Redlands is proud to rank among Queensland’s Top 5 local government areas for wellbeing in the SGS Cities and Regions Wellbeing Index - confirming our community as a great place to live, work, and grow.

Join our team as a Principal Environmental Approvals Adviser

Play a pivotal role in delivering the environmental approvals that will support Redland City's future growth. As Principal Environmental Approvals Adviser, you'll lead the environmental, planning and heritage approvals process for major wastewater infrastructure projects, working closely with State and Federal regulators, industry specialists and key stakeholders. This is a unique opportunity to apply your expertise in environmental approvals, strategic planning and stakeholder engagement to help deliver critical community infrastructure while influencing sustainable outcomes for generations to come.

Your responsibilities will include:

Environmental Approvals Leadership - Lead environmental, planning and heritage approval pathways for major wastewater infrastructure projects.

Trusted Technical Adviser - Provide expert advice and technical review of environmental assessments, planning documentation and approval submissions.

Regulatory Strategy - Identify approval risks and develop practical strategies to achieve timely and sustainable outcomes.

Agency Engagement - Build and maintain strong relationships with State and Federal government agencies,



regulators and approval authorities.

Approvals & Offsets Management - Support and lead approval applications, offsets strategies, EPBC referrals and associated management plans.

Project Coordination - Collaborate with project teams, consultants and stakeholders to drive approvals and project delivery.

Environmental Compliance - Develop and oversee Environmental Management Plans, procedures and compliance requirements.

Monitoring & Assurance - Monitor project environmental performance, manage audits and ensure approval conditions are achieved.

Skills and experience:

Significant experience managing environmental, planning and heritage approval processes for complex projects.

Demonstrated success securing and negotiating approvals with government agencies and regulators.

Strong knowledge of Commonwealth, State and Local Government environmental and planning legislation.

Experience preparing environmental assessments, approval applications and supporting technical documentation.

Proven ability to identify risks, develop mitigation strategies and influence successful project outcomes.

Experience preparing and managing EPBC referrals, offsets strategies and environmental management plans.





Strong stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to build trusted relationships across government, consultants and project teams.

Ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams and consultants to deliver approvals within tight timeframes.

Make sure to read the full Position Descriptionbefore applying - it outlines everything you need to tailor your resume and cover letter.

Why this role stands out:

Lead complex State and Federal approvals for critical infrastructure

Drive strategic outcomes that benefit a growing community

Enjoy flexibility, career development and generous employee perks

Working for us means enjoying diverse work and gaining opportunities to grow in a region of outstanding natural beauty - Redlands Coast. In return for your passion and commitment to making a meaningful and ongoing contribution to our naturally wonderful community, we offer great benefits and the balance you need to bring the best you.

More reasons to love working with us:

Professional development – job-specific training, study assistance, leadership and critical skills programs, plus access to an extensive range of online courses through LinkedIn Learning. We invest in your growth from day one.

Generous leave entitlements including 4 weeks annual leave with leave loading, 15 days personal/carer’s leave, 14 weeks paid parental leave, and additional flexible leave options to support your lifestyle.

Rewarding role-specific allowances recognising the responsibilities, skill, and impact of your position.

Mental health and wellbeing support – access to EAP, external providers, t

📌 Lead Environmental Approvals for Major Infrastructure (Brisbane)
🏢 Redland City Council
📍 Brisbane