Environmental Assessment Officer
Job No:
COG1492
Location:
Bundall
- Full Time | 9 day fortnight | 36-hour week
- Salary Range - $101,616 - 108,140
- Position Brief - Environmental Assessment Officer
About the team
Located in Environment Heritage and Resilience Department (embedded within the Planning and Regulation Department), as an Environmental Assessment Officer you will work with a range of internal and external stakeholders. You will provide consistent, high quality expert advice and decision making on the assessment and management of development applications in accordance with environmental local, state and commonwealth legislation, objectives, policies and guidelines, and within statutory and business timeframes to ensure the City's natural landscape and biodiversity is protected and enhanced.
About the role
In this role you will provide consistent, high quality expert advice and decision making on the assessment and management of development applications in accordance with local, state and commonwealth environmental legislation, objectives, policies and guidelines, and within statutory and business timeframes to ensure the City's natural landscape and biodiversity is protected and enhanced.
Duties will include but not limited to:
- Provide advice on Environmental matters to achieve balanced and holistic outcomes for development and the environment
- Negotiate with development consultants, developers, and Council officers (other Internal Referrals/Departments) to achieve balanced environmental outcomes
- Provide responses to requests and enquiries from Council officers, applicants, developers, consultants, members of the public & other Government agencies
- Overseeing and implementing effective bushfire management strategies and practices to ensure safety and mitigate risk.
- Attend meetings such as pre-lodgements, DA Solutions, without prejudice, site, internal and external meetings
- Provide technical advice, feedback and support/leadership to the Team, including team process improvement and input into City Plan as a key stakeholder.
- Support the Coordinator by undertaking review of general enquiries and other tasks.
We’re looking for people who have:
- Experience in environmental planning and assessment, adhering to statutory timeframes, and able to provide advice on a diverse range of environmental issues relating to development assessment and City Plan or similar experience
- The role assists in the assessment of Material Change of Use, reconfiguring a Lot and Operational Works applications for proposed development within the city measured against statutory requirements and City Plan.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with an emphasis on consultation and negotiation and exceptional time management
- Experience in flora and fauna surveys and assessment is advantageous but not mandatory as training will be provided
- A current class C driver licence.
Be part of shaping the Gold Coast’s future
The Gold Coast is inspired by lifestyle and driven by opportunity. We are the second largest Council in Australia.
We care about being the most flexible government organisation in Australia. We have a range of benefits to help you create the right balance:
- 9-day fortnight
- Flexible work arrangements to suit your lifestyle, including hybrid/work from home options, flexible working hours and locations
- Personal and professional development courses
- Access to 350+ fitness facilities through Fitness Passport
- 4 free confidential counselling sessions a year for you or an immediate family member
- 1 free nutritionist and financial advice session per year
We pride ourselves on our shared mission of being a high-performing, customer-focused organisation which delivers value-for-money services to the community.
How to apply
To submit your application, please click apply now and complete the application form. You will be required to upload your resume and a cover letter (no more than two pages) outlining how your skills, experience and personal attributes will enable you to be successful in this role. Please note that you may also be asked to provide relevant qualifications, where applicable.
Contacts
Elyse Baker - Elbaker@goldcoast.qld.gov.au
Jansen Croft - JCROFT@goldcoast.qld.gov.au
Closing Date - Thursday 12 March 2026 at 11:59pm
Our selection process may include a one-way video interview via Criteria, a face-to-face or virtual interview via Microsoft Teams, reference checks via Xref and additional checks including police checks, employment history checks, qualification checks, pre-employment medical reviews and drug and alcohol testing.
We’re committed to creating a diverse workplace and inclusive culture. We take pride in people who align with our high-performance principles. We believe that the diverse makeup of our workforce reflects the community we serve. We consider all qualified candidates for employment, irrespective of race, age, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or other protected characteristics by law.