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Principal Environmental Officer

Mid levelSeniorContractHybridBrisbane QLD, AustraliaProfessional servicesPosted 3 months agoVerified 4 days ago
Pending fitX of Y criteria met

About the job

This job at DETSI is all about inspiring and being inspired to enhance Queensland's environment. As a Principal Environmental Officer, you'll play a crucial role in assessing environmental risks and advising various stakeholders on their responsibilities. The team thrives on collaboration, leadership, and a shared commitment to sustainable development.

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You'll be responsible for

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Advising and educating

Providing guidance to community groups, industry, and government on environmental responsibilities and legislation through various formats.
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Developing partnerships

Creating strong collaborative strategic partnerships through consultation, negotiation, and networking.
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Providing leadership

Supervising, mentoring, and conducting peer reviews for team members while contributing to team plans and discussions.

Key criteria

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Environmental assessment experience

Demonstrated experience assessing environmental risks in specific sectors

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Stakeholder engagement skills

Proven ability to advise and educate diverse groups on environmental matters

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Executive correspondence preparation

Experience preparing well-researched correspondence for executive-level communication

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5 criteria for this job
Environmental assessment experience
Demonstrated experience assessing environmental risks in specific sectors

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Stakeholder engagement skills
Proven ability to advise and educate diverse groups on environmental matters

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Executive correspondence preparation
Experience preparing well-researched correspondence for executive-level communication

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Leadership and mentoring experience
Experience supervising and mentoring team members in environmental contexts

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Regulatory strategy understanding
Knowledge of applying contemporary regulatory strategies in environmental assessments

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