Environmental Officer, Environment And Science

Environmental Officer Position Overview
The Environmental Services and Regulation (ESR) division of DESI provides targeted, consistent and transparent regulation that facilitates sustainable development in Queensland.

ESR proactively manages and monitors environmental risks through a modern and innovative regulatory framework, including assessment, compliance, investigation, and enforcement programs.

Key Responsibilities:
Provide a range of services under relevant legislation, including the Environmental Protection Act 1++4, the Planning Act 2016, the Waste Reduction and Recycling Act 2011, the Coastal Protection and Management Act 1++5, and the Queensland Heritage Act 1++2.
Undertake either assessment or compliance activities as an Environmental Officer within ESR.
Assessment officers will carry out assessments of the environmental risks associated with applications, located in one of our specialised business centres focusing on a particular sector, such as minerals mining, coal mining, petroleum and gas, industry and development.
Compliance officers will respond to incidents and complaints, visit high-risk sites to check on businesses' environmental performance, and help license holders understand their environmental obligations.
Our Opportunities
This continuous applicant pool is an opportunity to submit an application and your up-to-date CV for temporary and/or permanent Environmental Officer (PO2) positions that may become available in the ESR division, across the state.

Your preferences (location and assessment or compliance function) and application pack will be provided to hiring managers for vacancies which may be temporary or permanent in nature.

Requirements
A university degree (undergraduate and/or postgraduate) from a recognised tertiary institution in environmental management, chemical, forensic, physical, geological, hydrological, environmental, applied and biological sciences, or environmental engineering.
Other closely related disciplines may be considered. Read more