Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/33olad You will be become a member of the Progressive Rehabilitation and Closure Plan (PRCP) Assessment Team which operate as a virtual office based team with officers able to nominate their preferred work location at any Environmental Services and Regulation Branch Office locations throughout the State. As the Principal Environmental Officer, you will: Undertake assessments in accordance with legislative requirements including PRCP schedules that includes assessment of environmental risk and provide high level technical advice regarding approvals, conditioning and setting of mine site rehabilitation standards and milestones. Review and research technical reports and scientific papers. Lead and actively participate in internal and intra-governmental meetings appropriately representing the department and its interests, particularly in relation to the mining rehabilitation reform agenda. Develop robust collaborative strategic partnerships through consultation, negotiation and developing networks with all levels of the department, other key government agencies such as those involved in the mining rehabilitation reform agenda and industry. Prepare well-researched policy option papers, briefings, reports, submissions and contribute to the preparation of internal guidelines and other executive level correspondence. Provide leadership within a multidisciplinary team through supervising, mentoring and peer review. Actively contribute to and prepare team plans, discussions and debriefings. Carry out duties consistent with contemporary Administrative Decision Making Principles (training provided by the department) Promote a safe, respectful and inclusive workplace that is free from bullying, discrimination and harassment. What we are looking for: Superior technical skills and knowledge of mine site rehabilitation with demonstrated skills in one or more of the following disciplines: groundwater and surface water systems, soil assessment and land improvement activities, or geotechnical assessments. Exceptional experience, specialist knowledge and skills with regard to setting auditable and measurable mine site rehabilitation milestones and criteria based on best practice. Demonstrated high level research, analytical, problem solving and conceptualisation skills in assessing complex issues and environmental risk, and recommending remedial action to solve known or anticipated problems. Demonstrated track record in managing high risk projects and in supporting, contributing to and participating in teams. Demonstrated expert communication skills showing extensive experience in communicating with influence, in both written and oral form, effectively consulting and negotiating to achieve positive environmental outcomes in difficult and complex circumstances. Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain effective relationships within internal and external stakeholders Demonstrate how you can support our commitment to workplace safety, equity, diversity, respect and inclusion. Qualifications: You must hold a degree (undergraduate and/or postgraduate) in one of the following disciplines: environmental management: chemical, forensic, physical, geological, hydrological, environmental, applied and biological sciences; environmental engineering. Or, agreed equivalent from a recognised tertiary institution. Licences: You will be required to hold a current unrestricted drivers licence and/or be prepared to obtain a manual licence. For further information on the role before you apply, download and read the position description. The position may be undertaken at any one of ESR Office 13 Office locations listed on the Position Description, Cairns, Townsville, Mackay, Emerald, Rockhampton, Gladstone, Maryborough, Maroochydore, Caboolture, Brisbane, Ipswich, Toowoomba or Robina conditional to accommodation availability. Applications to remain current for 12 monthsThis work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License. Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/33olad Principal Environmental Officer (Gold Coast) Queensland Government Gold Coast### Reply to this offerImpress this employer describing Your skills and abilities, fill out the form below and leave Your personal touch in the presentation letter.#J-18808-Ljbffr