Principal Environmental Officer CLOSED

State: QLD

Department: Environment Tourism Science and Innovation

Position: PO4

Employment type: Fixed Term Temporary Flexible full-time

Location: Brisbane - West

Salary: - $118967 - $127941 (yearly)- $4560.00 - $4904.00 (fortnightly)

Closing date: Thu Feb 05 2026

Principal Environmental Officers work within the Environmental Services and Regulation (ESR) division of DETSI.The division provides targeted, consistent and transparent regulation that facilitates sustainable development in Queensland. ESR proactively manages and monitors environmental risks through a modern and innovative regulatory framework that includes assessment, compliance, investigation and enforcement programs. ESR also provides extensive frontline services both centrally and regionally.Principal Environmental Officers work to improve the State’s environmental performance by identifying environmental risks and providing scientific and technical support for a wide range of projects. They contribute to the implementation of environmental management and protection strategies and promote compliance with environmental heritage and planning legislation and policies.