Join City of Moreton Bay as a Senior Environment Officer and play a key role in delivering exceptional environmental outcomes for our community, today and into the future.

In this role, you’ll provide specialist advice and lead the delivery of environment‑focused projects that protect and enhance the region’s natural assets.

You will also:

• Bring a good working knowledge of project management from idea to implementation and close out, along with familiarity in Council’s procurement systems and processes.
• Apply your expertise in ecology, waterways and catchment management as well as GIS and pollution management with the ability to identify, assess and implement environmental strategies to achieve positive outcomes for the region.
• Lead project-based community consultation, including representing Council at a range of customer meetings and business forums.
• Confidently identify environmental risks with the ability to provide timely reports and advice on project delivery to stakeholders.
• Have good working knowledge of contaminated land assessment and management with capability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team managing contaminated sites would be looked upon favourably.

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About you

We are looking for effective communicators, with strong interpersonal and communications skills, enabling you to motivate and converse with a range of internal and external stakeholders.

You’ll bring project management experience and a solid understanding of Queensland environmental legislation, enabling you to successfully deliver diverse environmental projects that support great outcomes for Council and the community.

You will enjoy working as part of a team and be comfortable working remotely across our vast region…and be enthusiastic about this exciting new challenge!

Why City of Moreton Bay?

What you do with your life matters. It’s the same with your career.

We’re the third-largest council in Australia and one of the fastest-growing areas. As Australia’s newest city, we’re building something that’s never been done before: a new kind of city, inspired and empowered by a new kind of council.

This is your opportunity to develop skills and experience in a truly unique place, at a truly unique point in time.

At City of Moreton Bay, we’re focused on the vital work we do today. But we’re also focused on the future. On what can be – for our city, our Council and your career.

Here’s what you’ll love about a career with us:

• See it. To build a city of the future, first, you have to see it. The polycentric city we’re building will bring greater prosperity, sustainability and affordability to our city. This is your chance to contribute to something that’s never been done before.
• Shape it. You’ll get hands-on in a rewarding career, serving and strengthening our communities for today and tomorrow. Our work is diverse, interesting and it matters – and it’s yours to shape and own.
• Live it. Contribute to the city you and your family want to live in and enjoy the lifestyle you deserve. And if you don’t live here, you’ll still find pride and connection in so many ways with our successful, resilient team.

You’ll also enjoy a range of other benefits:

• Find a better work-life balance with a nine-day (72.5-hour) fortnight, plus a hybrid, flexible working environment with some work-from-home days.
• Advance your skills and career through our Study, Training And Research Scheme (STARS).
• Make your pay go further with salary packaging options on novated leases, superannuation payments, smartphones and devices.
• Prioritise your health and wellbeing with discounted health insurance, free annual flu vaccinations and our Fitness Passport Program.
• Get support when you and your family need it most with our 24/7 confidential counselling service, leader support hotline and Mates in Construction program.
• Our Caboolture and Strathpine offices have local parking on site and are close to public transport networks, making for an easy commute.

Ready for a career that matters?

Join City of Moreton Bay, and help shape our city of the future.

Click on the 'Apply Now' button below to complete your online application. Please upload a current resume that demonstrates how you meet the requirements for this role.  You will also have the option to add a cover letter should you wish.

As part of the recruitment process, applicants will be required to undergo a National Criminal History Check.

To obtain further details please contact our Careers team at careers@moretonbay.qld.gov.au. 

City of Moreton Bay extends across the traditional lands of the Jinibara, Kabi Kabi, and Turrbal peoples, and we acknowledge and pay respects to our Traditional Custodians. We believe diversity of thought, background and experience creates better outcomes for our people and communities, and we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all ages, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.

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Your Future City.
See it. Shape it. Live It.

Applications close 11:55pm Monday 30 March 2026.