CareerPlan

Environmental Lead

Brisbane, QueenslandFull-time2026-11-03 → 2026-11-11

Core

Lead environmental management and secure approvals for a major greenfield rail project (The Wave) ahead of Brisbane 2032.

Role type

Senior Environmental Lead (Construction/Infrastructure)

Builds

19km dual-track passenger rail line between Beerwah and Caloundra

Domain

Construction / Infrastructure / Rail / Environmental Compliance

Required skills

Environmental management planning, securing environmental approvals and licenses, leading and mentoring environmental teams, monitoring compliance with statutory obligations, audit planning, stakeholder management

Preferred skills

Tertiary qualifications in environmental science or related field, operational experience applying environmental management in construction, knowledge of erosion and sediment control plans

Technologies

Environmental management systems, erosion and sediment control plans

Responsibilities

Prepare and maintain the project environmental management plan, secure environmental approvals and licenses, lead and coach environmental advisors and coordinators, monitor compliance with contractual and statutory obligations, plan audits and inspections, report on environmental performance and incidents

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities