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Principal Water and Environment Advisor

Department of Housing, Local Government, Planning and Public Works QLD
Brisbane, QLD
A$129,089-$138,273 p/a
Construction → Health, Safety & Environment
Full-time
On-site

Posted 6 days ago


QBuild is a commercialised business unit of the Queensland Government. It has been Queensland Government's builder for over 160 years, playing an important role in communities across the state by building and maintaining government-owned assets such as schools, social housing, police stations and correctional and health facilities.

About the role

You will play a pivotal role in supporting QBuild's ambition to strengthen Queensland's building and construction industry by providing environmental management and legislative compliance services to support water and waste water infrastructure operation, maintenance and project delivery.

Duties and skills involved:

  • Lead in the delivery of environmental management services with particular emphasis on water management and conservation.
  • Offer contemporary advice and solutions to environmental management issues through strong research and development skills
  • Adopt a professional and client focused approach to work at all times and operate within the boundaries of organisational processes and legal and public constraints.
  • Take responsibility for meeting objectives when progressing work and persists with and focuses on achieving quality objectives even in difficult circumstances.
  • Work collaboratively with team members, clients and contractors and is capable of managing large multi-disciplinary project teams.
  • Work effectively with a range of internal and external stakeholders including clients, contractors, consultants and business unit staff through well developed communication, analytical and problem solving skills.

Additional requirements (mandatory/desirable) It is a mandatory requirement of this role that the successful applicant possesses a degree level qualification in Environmental Planning / Environmental Science / Environmental Engineering / Environmental Management or another relevant environmental study / discipline from a recognised tertiary institution or agreed equivalent as determined by the Chief Executive.

How do I apply?

All applicants must be eligible to work in Australia.

Interested candidates are encouraged to review the below attached applicant guide and role description. Once reviewed please submit the following documents to apply:

  • Resume
  • Cover letter (2 pages maximum) telling us why you are interested in and capable of performing the role.

If you have any questions about the position or your application please contact Janette Rowe, Director Environment and Land, 0476 817 782, [email protected]

Applications will remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/642457/25

Closing Date: Friday, 27 June 2025


About Department of Housing, Local Government, Planning and Public Works QLD

Brisbane, QLD, Australia

The Department of Housing and Public Works delivers a range of housing, building and procurement services.

We work to ensure that our most in need Queenslanders have access to housing and homelessness assistance. This assistance is provided through government-owned and managed social housing, and grant funding to registered providers. We also help thousands of low income earners to enter and remain in the private rental market.

Another key focus for the department is to provide policy, advice and delivery of services to government agencies in the areas of construction, asset and facilities management, procurement and fleet management.

The department consists of five major areas: Housing and Homelessness Services, Public Works and Asset Management, Building Industry and Policy, Queensland Government Procurement and Corporate Services.

Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.

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