The Details:
- Permanent Full Time | 9 day fortnight
- From $117,991 pa up to $125,339 + 12% super (level 7)
- 72.5 hour fortnight
- Hybrid, flexible working environment, including some work from home days.
- Location: Strathpine
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We are excited to introduce a brand‑new role within our Project Delivery team.
As our Environmental Specialist, you’ll act as a trusted technical advisor, providing specialist expertise to support the effective management of sensitive environmental components across Council’s complex, multi‑disciplinary infrastructure projects.
In this role you will have the opportunity to;
- ensure environmental risks are proactively managed and compliance obligations are met across capital works projects, aligning outcomes with Council objectives, legislation and community expectations
- embed environmental considerations into project planning, design, procurement and construction to support sustainable and compliant project delivery
- build and maintain effective relationships with internal teams, contractors, regulators and other stakeholders to support informed decision‑making and positive outcomes.
Position Description - Environmental Specialist.pdf
About you
We are seeking someone who has extensive experience working on complex environmental projects within a project delivery, infrastructure or construction environment. This role requires strong technical, regulatory and stakeholder capability to navigate environmental issues and deliver positive outcomes in a fast‑paced, politically sensitive setting.
You will have;
- extensive experience in interpreting and applying environmental legislation, regulatory frameworks and approval processes relevant to local government and major projects
- demonstrated ability to provide high-level specialist technical advice on environmental assessments, impact mitigation, restoration, ecology, contamination or related fields
- proven project management capability, including managing consultants, contractors, budgets and competing priorities to deliver positive project delivery
- excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to prepare technical reports, briefings and information appropriate to the relevant stakeholder group or audience
- demonstrated ability to build collaborative relationships and influence outcomes across multidisciplinary internal and external teams
- the ability to work effectively and demonstrate sound judgement in navigating environmental issues across a fast-paced project delivery and political environment with competing deadlines
You will hold a degree in environmental science, environmental engineering, biological science or related discipline. you will have your Construction Induction Card and C class driver's licence.
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.
- Negotiated salary increases locked in through our EBA - 4% in July 2026 and a further 4% in July 2027 (or CPI capped at 4.5%, whichever is greater).
- 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, and Mates in Construction program.
- Our Strathpine office has local parking on site and is 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.
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City of Moreton Bay extends across the traditional lands of the Jinibara, Kabi Kabi, and Turrbal peoples, and we acknowledge and pay respects to 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.
