Join City of Moreton Bay as an Environment Lead and help shape and enhance our communities for today and tomorrow.

Leading a dedicated team of eight environmental professionals, you’ll provide guidance on emerging environmental issues and lead the strategic planning and delivery of environmental programs and projects. You will also:

• Collaborate with agencies and partners to secure grants, deliver and acquit projects
• Develop technical documents that reflect Council’s environmental objectives and compliance related to native flora and fauna
• Build relationships with internal and external stakeholders to achieve positive environmental outcomes, including the design and delivery of targeted environmental training
• Provide expert advice on the management of native fauna and flora, environmental legislation and approval requirements
• Build team capability and foster a high‑performance, customer‑focused culture

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About you

Are you an experienced environmental leader with a forward‑thinking approach? We want to hear from you!

You’ll bring passion and confidence in navigating complex environmental challenges, guiding the team through emerging issues and delivering high‑impact programs that align with legislation and community expectations.

As a natural communicator, you’ll build meaningful relationships, collaborate with diverse stakeholders and manage escalated complaints with professionalism and a people‑centred approach. Your commitment to continuous improvement, team development and positive environmental outcomes will help foster a high‑performing, supportive team culture…and you’ll soon love working here too!

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 fortnight.
• 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.

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 Sunday, 8 February 2026.