Environmental Officer

12 hours ago

Cairns, Queensland, Australia Cairns Regional Council Full time $83,000 - $106,137 per year

Environmental Officer / Senior Environmental Officer

Requisition Number:
891

Salary Range:
$83, $106,137.17 per annum

Position Type:
Full Time Permanent

Location:
Council Chambers, 119 – 145 Spence Street, Cairns

Application Close Date:
Sunday, 23 November 2025 at 11.30pm AEST

Are you an experienced environmental professional looking to take the next step in your career?

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and skilled Environmental Officer (Level 4–5) or Senior Environmental Officer (Level 6) to join our team

What You Will Do:

You will play a key part in shaping sustainable development across our region by assessing development and local law applications, ensuring environmental compliance, and providing sound, practical solutions that protect and enhance our natural assets. You will work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders, including developers, consultants, and community members, to deliver high-quality environmental outcomes aligned with relevant legislation, Council policies, and best-practice standards.

For the Senior Environmental Officer, you will also provide technical leadership, mentorship to other team members, and drive business and process improvements that help our team remain adaptive, responsive, and customer focused.

What We Are Looking For:

  • Possess graduate or post-graduate qualification in environmental science, town planning, horticulture, natural resource management or similar from a recognised University or other Tertiary Education Institution or equivalent, or equivalent experience.
  • Current C Class Driver's Licence to attend independent site inspections.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of and skills in interpreting and applying the Planning Act 2016 and any associated legislation, and practical experience in the assessment or preparation of development applications for operational work and applications under the local laws.
  • Demonstrated ability in interpreting and assessing landscaping plans, environmental management plans, and associated mapping.
  • Exemplary written and oral communication skills with demonstrated ability to prepare detailed correspondence to a range of audiences.

This is an exciting opportunity for an environmental professional who is passionate about sustainable growth and protecting our natural environment while helping to deliver quality development outcomes for the Cairns region.

Some benefits we offer:

  • Achieve work / life balance with flexible working arrangements
  • Fitness Passport - subsidised health and well-being memberships (gym/swimming pool)
  • Recharge with up to 5 weeks annual leave
  • Up to 3 weeks personal leave
  • Cherish family time with up to 14 weeks paid parental leave
  • Grow personally and professionally with learning and development opportunities
  • Salary sacrifice opportunities

We are committed to:

  • Fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment
  • Embracing innovation and continuous improvement
  • Cultivating a culture of professional growth and support

Now we want to hear about YOU

Applications
MUST
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button and include a Cover Letter addressing the selection criteria and Resume outlining previous academic and work experience and if requested include attachments of the relevant qualifications and licenses, relating to the role.

For further information about this role please download the Position Description which includes the Key Duties, Responsibilities and Selection Criteria.

Council's Recruitment Team can be contacted via:

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Employment at Council | Cairns Regional Council

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