Environmental Management Officer in Brisbane

Personnel Area: City Planning Economic Development Services

Branch: City Licences and Permits

Salary Range: Band 4 $89,207 - $95,764 + Superannuation (Remuneration stated is for the full-time positions)

Work type: Permanent full-time

Location: Brisbane Square

Our Business

Brisbane City Council is Australia’s largest local government and one of the nation's most diverse and dynamic organisations. Guided by Brisbane Vision 2031, Council is focused on delivering innovative, high performing services that provide exceptional value for residents, businesses and visitors while shaping Brisbane as Australia's lifestyle capital. The City Planning and Economic Development Services Group manage development applications, provide planning and development advice, develop strategic planning policy and economic strategies. Our work supports sustainable growth, helps shape Brisbane's future and ensures the city continues to be a great place to live, work and visit.

Our Branch City Licences and Permits is leading the transformation of how Brisbane City Council delivers licensing, permitting and application services. As a newly established branch, we're creating a modern, customer-focused and digitally enabled service that brings licences, permits and applications together into one seamless experience. By simplifying processes, improving consistency and decision-making, and embracing innovation, we're making it easier for residents, businesses and stakeholders to engage with Council while delivering better outcomes for our community and helping shape Brisbane's future.

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the protection and sustainable management of Brisbane’s natural environment. You will support the assessment of environmental licence and permit applications, apply relevant legislation and policies, and provide well-reasoned advice to help deliver balanced environmental and community outcomes. Working with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders, you will assist in resolving environmental matters, preparing reports and recommendations, and improving permitting processes. Your strong communication, analytical and relationship-building skills will help support informed decision-making and the delivery of high-quality environmental services.

To be successful you will have:

• the ability to contribute to a high-performing team and support a culture of continuous improvement
• knowledge of relevant environmental legislation, policies and planning principles relating to biodiversity protection, vegetation and natural asset management
• experience applying ecological and environmental management principles to support sustainable environmental outcomes in a regulatory environment
• the ability to assess licence and permit applications within a legislative and regulatory framework
• strong written, verbal and customer service skills, with the ability to engage effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders
• sound problem-solving and stakeholder management skills, including the ability to resolve routine matters and escalate complex issues appropriately
• well-developed research, analytical, investigative and time management skills
• the ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams while managing work priorities under guidance

Tertiary qualifications in Environmental Management, Environmental Science, Environmental Planning, Environmental Health or related discipline and eligibility for membership with EIANZ are desirable but not mandatory.

Benefits of working for Council include:

• flexible working hours, and flexible arrangements
• free gym and wellness centre
• award winning superannuation fund
• generous leave provisions
• competitive salary

This role requires a Criminal History Check and a C class drivers’ licence.

For more information: Please email Cassandra Lee via Cassandra.lee@brisbane.qld.gov.au

People from diverse backgrounds, including those living with a disability and/or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, who may have questions about the recruitment process or working at Council, are encouraged to reach out to the contact above, who can connect you with a member of Council’s Diversity and Inclusion team.

Application Closing Date: Sunday 1 November 2026 at 11:55pm AEST.

Brisbane City Council is a multi-award winning accessible and inclusive workplace where our people represent the diverse communities we serve, are supported, and can feel safe. Council has been awarded Employer of the Year at the National Disability Awards and has been recognised multiple times with ‘Gold Employer’ status from the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTI inclusion.

Council and its employees must follow the Public Sector Ethics Act 1994 (Qld) and the Code of Conduct. This means employees are expected to act with honesty, fairness, and always prioritise the public interest over personal or private gain. The Code of Conduct requires employees to openly disclose any other work they do outside of Council — including paid or unpaid employment, operating their own business or volunteering in certain circumstances — and to manage any conflicts of interest or other risks in a way that puts the public interest first. Maintaining employment outside Council does not preclude you from being considered for roles within Council.