We are seeking an enthusiastic emerging Principal Environmental Officer to join our team of dedicated assessment officers based in our Cairns CBD office. Everyone at our Department recognises the importance of a healthy environment and will strive to innovate to achieve a better Queensland. The role is complex and the work can be challenging, but your contribution will count. Responsibilities Perform statutory assessments under the Environmental Protection Act 1994 for mineral and downstream mining projects across Queensland. Assess applications relating to environmental authorities, progressive rehabilitation and closure plans, and estimated rehabilitation costs. Participate in stakeholder meetings and reactive investigations across regional and remote locations in North Queensland. Provide expert advice, guidance and direction to less experienced staff. Manage assigned technically complex and contentious matters and represent ESR in stakeholder and customer negotiations. Prepare advice, briefs, ministerial and executive correspondence, submissions, publications and other correspondence on environmental management issues. Conduct proactive site inspections; overnight travel to active mine sites, industrial locations and departmental offices may be required. Qualifications Hold a university degree (undergraduate and/or postgraduate) from a recognised tertiary institution in geology or geochemistry. If your qualification is from an overseas institution, be responsible for obtaining official recognition from the Queensland Government Overseas Qualification Unit (see Applications will remain current for 12 months and may be used to fill similar vacancies. This position is designated as a First Nations Priority Consideration position. Refer to the Position Description for more information on the role, who we are looking for, and how to apply. Occupational group: Primary Industry & Environment #J-18808-Ljbffr