Environmental Officer

Water is essential for life. At Seqwater, we're not just delivering water—we're driving innovation, growth and transformation to secure the future of water across South East Queensland.

As one of the largest water businesses with the most geographically spread and diverse asset base of any capital city in Australia, our operations extend from the New South Wales border to the base of the Toowoomba ranges and north to Gympie.

As we enter an exciting period of expansion, we're embracing new technologies and sustainable practices to meet the growing needs of our region. We work collaboratively across our organisation and with our stakeholders, constantly striving to enhance the quality of service we provide. As we modernise our systems and invest in smarter water grids, we remain focused on delivering the highest standard of service, always with the future in mind.

Our transformation is about more than just infrastructure—it's about people. Our team of dedicated professionals are united by a shared passion for creating lasting, meaningful outcomes for the communities we serve, and this is reflected in Our Vision, Water for Life, Our Promise - Safe for Life, and Our Values of integrity, respect, care, and courage that shape everything we do.

If you want to be part of an organisation that's shaping the future of water management, now is the time to join Seqwater.

We will be working on some of the most high-profile water infrastructure projects in the industry, helping to secure Water for Life for generations to come.

As the Environmental Officer you will deliver environmental advice and support within an asset intensive industry. You will assist in the delivery of Seqwater's environmental sampling programs through collection and analysis of scientific samples. In collaboration with the Environmental Advisor and Senior Environmental Advisor you will partner with your 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.

• Undertake regional compliance activities and scientific monitoring programs to meet relevant legislation, approvals, policies, standards, procedures, and guidelines.
• Provide technical advice and problem-solving support into project planning, delivery, operations, and maintenance processes.
• Contribute to site-based and project-related environmental audits and risk assessments in accordance with the externally certified environmental management system and ISO14001 international standard.
• Track environmental compliance against approvals, licences, and other legislated obligations.

To be successful in this role, you will possess:

• Tertiary qualifications in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering or related field.
• C Class Driver's Licence – essential for fieldwork and regional travel.
• Ability to analyse and interpret data and reports, with a focus on identifying practical solutions.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, including the ability to work effectively with internal and external parties.

Previous experience in a similar role, along with a sound understanding of environmental legislation, policies, procedures and monitoring—and their practical application to operational and project activities—will be highly regarded.

This position will be offered on a full-time 2 year fixed term contract and has a salary of $90,491.17 per annum plus 12.75% superannuation.

Submit your cover letter outlining how you meet the requirements of the role and your resume via the Apply button.

Applications Close 11:55PM AEST, Sunday 14 September 2025

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