JOIN OUR ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT TEAM

Personnel Area: Customer Services

Branch: Compliance and Regulatory Services

Salary Range: (Band 4) $89,207 - $95,764 or (Band 5) $98,778 - $111,969 per annum + Superannuation

(Remuneration stated is for full-time positions)

Work type: Temporary Full-time

Duration: Up to 12 months

Location: Fortitude Valley – Green Square

Our Business

Our services and facilities help foster communities which are safe, healthy, active, vibrant and inclusive - now and into the future. This purpose unites our three branches as one group.

Our Branch

Compliance and Regulatory Services (CARS) supplies services which help make Brisbane a fairer and safer place 24/7. Our focus is our Community Value, and we engage with people across the City in a consistent, responsive way, making strong decisions to resolve problems and deliver solutions.

The Role

The Environmental Management team (EMT) is focused on protecting Brisbane’s natural environment from harm through compliance regulation across the city. EMT includes;

- investigating offences relating to vegetation of native and exotic vegetation including trees, shrubs, groundcovers and grasses;
- promoting industry best practice (IECA 2009) erosion and sediment standards within the building and construction industry in Brisbane; and
- carrying out pest plant and animal management City-wide.

Your role will be regulating compliance to environmental legislation and policies involving; Natural Assets Local Law 2003, Environmental Protection Act 1994, and the Biosecurity Act 2014.

Day-to-day, your duties can involve assessing and managing incoming submissions and protected vegetation applications, conducting property surveys, assessing compliance matters which may involve interference with protected vegetation, hazardous vegetation management, erosion and sediment control and management of pest plants and animals.

These diverse roles involve community engagement with a wide range of stakeholders and the provision of high-level customer service, advice and guidance to a wide range of environmental matters.

To be considered for either the Band 4 or 5 positions you will have:

- the ability to interpret and ensure compliance with relevant legislation, policies, guidelines and standards
- strong customer service, negotiation and liaison skills
- demonstrate good interpersonal, written and oral communication skills
- well-developed organisation and time management skills to meet deadlines
- effective conflict resolution and problem-solving skills
- the ability to work autonomously in a high-performing multi-disciplinary team
- Desirable - tertiary qualification in Environmental Science, Environmental Management, Environmental Planning or related discipline.

To be considered for a Band 5 Senior Natural Environment Officer position, you will bring extensive experience, demonstrating the ability to work independently while also coaching and mentoring less experienced team members.

The positions involve participation in an on-call roster, along with reasonable after-hours duties and overtime, as required to support business operations and respond to disaster events.

This role will require a criminal history check and valid ‘C’ Class Drivers licence.

Benefits

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 a tailored resume and one-page cover letter demonstrating your suitability to the position.

For more information

Please call Larissa Robl on 07 3178 4280

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: Sunday 2 November 2025 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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