Principal Environmental Officer

3 days ago

Brisbane, Australia Queensland Government Full time

**DETSI is seeking to appoint a Principal Environmental Officer who possesses relevant qualifications and experience in geology and/or geochemistry that can be applied to industrial and mining processes, along with an understanding of matters such as mining waste management, storage and disposal.

The position is aligned to the Minerals Business Centre, Environmental Services and Regulation which is responsible in undertaking statutory assessment functions for mineral mining and downstream mineral mining projects across Queensland.

Are you a First Nations person?
The department has designated this position as a First Nations Priority Consideration position. Refer to the Position Description for more information on the role, who we are looking for and how to apply.

Why work for us?
Our organisation values its people, respecting and embracing diversity and a balance between work and life commitments. Our staff are passionate about delivering outstanding environmental services to the communities throughout our diverse region.

The role may be undertaken from our Office locations at either Cairns, Townsville or Brisbane, but you may be required to travel to other locations, including overnight.

Applications will remain current for 12 months and may be used to fill a similar vacancy.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/654647/25

Closing Date: Friday, 05 September 2025
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.

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