Environmental officer

About Your Opportunity

As an Environmental Officer, you will deliver environmental advice and support within an asset intensive industry. Working in partnership with the Environmental Advisor and Senior Environmental Advisor, you will partner with key internal stakeholders to improve Seqwater's environmental management capabilities. With general knowledge of environmental legislation and approvals frameworks you will interact with a range of internal and external stakeholders to ensure Seqwater's interests and environmental management outcomes are achieved.

Key Responsibilities

• Support regional environmental compliance and monitoring to meet legislative and policy requirements.
• Provide technical advice and problem‐solving for project planning, delivery, and operations.
• Assist with investigations and audits related to environmental incidents and risks, including coordination with external parties and regulators.
• Contribute to environmental reporting and incident management, ensuring alignment with Seqwater's compliance obligations.
• Build stakeholder relationships and support procurement coordination for environmental consultancy services.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or a related field.
• C Class Driver's Licence.
• Understanding of environmental legislation and licensing, with practical application to operational and project activities.
• Ability to analyse and interpret data and reports and recommend practical solutions.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with experience working across internal and external groups.

Position Details

This is a fixed‐term role until 18 December 2026, with a salary starting at $90,491.17 per annum plus 12.75% superannuation. The role requires high flexibility and a willingness to travel across multiple regions as business needs evolve. You will initially spend time in one region before expanding to a broader remit across various locations.