ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT OFFICER

Req ID: 675548

Personnel Area: Development Services Branch, City Planning & Economic Development Services, Engineering and Specialist Services.

Salary Range: (Band 5) AUD $98,778 to $111,969 plus Superannuation (Remuneration stated is for a full-time position)

Work type: Temporary Full-time

Duration: To June 25, 2027 with potential extensions

Location: Brisbane CBD

This position provides expert environmental management advice for the assessment of development applications.

·        Join an easy-going, friendly and collaborative team

·        Flexible working hours and hybrid work arrangements available

·        Work with the largest local government authority in Australia

Our Business – City Planning and Sustainability. Our people are in a unique position to shape Brisbane to be an amazing city that is liveable, vibrant, prosperous, connected, green and sustainable. Working in close collaboration, the four branches of City Planning and Sustainability division work on strategic and operational plans to deliver on Brisbane Vision 2031 and shape Brisbane into a city that residents will be proud of, support an economy where businesses thrive, and design a world-class destination for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Being part of our inclusive team gives you meaningful opportunities to contribute to this Vision.

Our culture is shaped by:

·       fostering connections across our business to collaborate and build positive relationships

·       the generosity of our time, expertise and knowledge in giving to each other and social causes

·       collaborating with the community to work together to support our city's, broader economic, social and environmental outcomes

·       pursuing new ideas and innovative solutions to improve how we deliver

·       recognising and celebrating our success through recognition, feedback and internal & external awards

·        offering career mobility and development opportunities across our whole business.

Our Branch is Development Services and we play a key role in facilitating Brisbane’s growth so our unique, subtropical capital continues to offer quality of life for visitors and residents.

Our branch is the destination for applications relating to development, including engineering and plumbing and environmental impact. We have an amazing team of dedicated, passionate and service focused professionals who have our residents, building construction industry and communities at the heart of what they do.

The Role - As an Environmental Management Officer you will be responsible for assessing technical reports around noise, air, stormwater quality, hazardous goods and Geotech. We are looking for someone with experience in applying best practice with environmental management in assessing development applications against Council’s Planning Scheme City Plan 2014, including the Environmental Protection Act 1994 and Planning Act 2016.

This is a very busy and highly demanding role. You’ll have the opportunity to apply your excellent customer service skills engaging with key stakeholders to provide environmental advice while work within a dynamic and enthusiastic team.

To be successful you will:

·        provide high quality professional advice and applying best practice in environmental management in assessing applications

·        demonstrate experience in contributing to the assessment of development applications in a complex legislative environment

·        have the ability to develop and maintain relationships, influence and make decisions in a sensitive, complex environment

·        demonstrate experience in rapidly acquiring a high-level understanding of legislation and Council policy and processes

·        have proven experience in negotiating and delivering written and oral communication and demonstrating interpersonal skills

·        be able to manage competing priorities, high level of organisation skills and to work collaboratively with other work areas

A degree qualification in Environmental Health, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science or other relevant discipline is highly regarded.

Benefits of working for Council include:

·        flexible working hours, and flexible arrangements

·        free gym and wellness centre

·        award winning superannuation fund

·        generous leave provisions

·        competitive salary.

Benefits of working for Council: CLICK HERE

How to apply: Click on the 'I’m interested' button to complete your online application. Please upload your tailored resume and covering letter demonstrating your suitability to the position.

This role will require a Criminal History Check.

For more information: Please call Robert Payie on 07 3178 3950

People from diverse backgrounds, including those living with a disability and/or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, who may have questions about the recruitment process or working at Council, are encouraged to reach out to the contact above, who can connect you with a member of Council’s Diversity and Inclusion team.

Closing Date: Monday 27 April 2026 at 11:55pm AEST

Brisbane City Council is a multi-award winning accessible and inclusive workplace where our people represent the diverse communities we serve, are supported, and can feel safe. Council has been awarded Employer of the Year at the National Disability Awards and has been recognised multiple times with ‘Gold Employer’ status from the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTI inclusion.

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