Environmental Offsets Specialist

7 days ago


Virginia QLD, Australia Powerlink Queensland Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year
At Powerlink, every possibility starts with you

We believe life's about possibilities. And so is the future. That's why we need you.

We're working at the heart of Queensland's energy industry to maintain a safe, reliable and cost-effective transmission network.

A career that matters and lasts

As the Environmental Offsets Specialist you'll help us connect a more sustainable energy future for more than five million Queenslanders and 241,000 businesses. Your work with us is about every light turned on, every community connected, and every future made possible.

  • Competitive Salary starting from $189, % super for a 10 day fortnight.
  • Develop and implement biodiversity offset strategies to meet regulatory and sustainability goals.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders and manage offset sites to ensure compliance and long-term ecological outcomes.

We believe every employee deserves the opportunity to enjoy a work-life balance that enhances their overall wellbeing and performance through inclusive and supportive benefits.

Ask us about:
  • Flexible & hybrid working options
  • Career development
  • Cultural leave for ceremonial or sorry business
  • Other leave offerings (including 14 weeks paid parental leave – at full or half pay, plus additional leave purchasing)
  • Inclusive workplace facilities
  • Health & wellbeing programs
  • Free secure parking, with access to onsite charging stations for electric vehicles
The opportunity:

As an Environmental Offsets Specialist, you'll play a crucial role in designing and delivering biodiversity offset programs that balance development with environmental conservation. You'll work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders to create innovative, science-based strategies that protect and enhance biodiversity.

  • Develop offset strategies aligned with regulatory and corporate sustainability requirements.
  • Collaborate with government agencies, landholders, and internal teams to secure and manage offset sites.
  • Oversee monitoring frameworks to track ecological outcomes and adapt management approaches.
  • Provide technical expertise that influences biodiversity conservation across the organisation.
  • Contribute to projects that have lasting environmental and community impact.

This role offers a unique opportunity to shape biodiversity outcomes while supporting major infrastructure developments.

The people you'll join:

As a member of the Corporate Services Division within the Environment & Sustainability (E&S) Group, you will join a dedicated team focused on advancing Powerlink's environmental performance through innovative and compliant biodiversity offset programs. Based in this collaborative environment, your role will involve working closely with internal teams and external stakeholders to deliver effective offset solutions that support sustainable infrastructure development.

What you'll bring:

You will bring strong expertise in ecology and biodiversity offsetting, with proven experience in developing and managing offset programs that meet regulatory and corporate sustainability requirements. Your ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders and apply science-based approaches will be key to driving successful environmental outcomes.

  • Degree level qualification in Ecology, Environmental Science, or equivalent
Find your possibility today:

To kick start your career at Powerlink, apply by clicking the button above, attaching your resume and cover letter on our careers page before midnight on the 13th of October, 2025. Please be aware our recruitment team will commence the review process during this period.

To request adjustments or ask for the position description, contact Elliot on

You are welcome here.

You are welcome here at Powerlink, regardless of sex, race, culture, sexual orientation, disability or gender identity.

As part of our Reconciliation Action Plan, we're committed to building long-term employment opportunities for First Nations peoples. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

As a Veteran Employment Supporter, we highly value the skills Veterans bring. Let us know if you're a Veteran for tailored support.

Successful applicants will undergo necessary pre-employment checks. As part of our commitment to maintaining a positive candidate experience, we pledge to provide a timely response to all applicants.

Powerlink acknowledges the Traditional Owners and their custodianship of the skies, lands, and waters of Queensland and in particular, the lands on which we operate.

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