Environmental Advisor

About the role

Unitywater is hiring a full-time, permanent Environmental Advisor based in Mango Hill, Queensland. You will give environmental advice and support across water and wastewater operations and capital projects, ensuring compliance with Queensland environmental legislation, regulatory approvals and operating licences. About half the time is spent in the office and half in the field, with a tool-of-trade vehicle provided.

Key responsibilities

• Provide environmental advice across operational activities and capital projects
• Undertake site inspections and environmental audits
• Support incident investigations and review environmental management plans
• Analyse environmental monitoring data and contribute to continuous improvement and sustainability initiatives
• Work with operational teams, contractors and project stakeholders to identify and manage environmental risks
• Respond to operational environmental matters when required; a weekend on-call roster occurs roughly once every five weeks, daytime only, with no overnight duty

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Management or a related discipline
• Knowledge of Queensland environmental legislation, regulatory requirements and compliance
• Experience in environmental inspections, audits, incident investigations and reporting
• Ability to review environmental management plans and advise contractors and operational teams
• Current C Class driver's licence and Construction Induction (White) card
• Experience in utilities, infrastructure or civil construction is highly regarded; knowledge of GIS, erosion and sediment control, water quality sampling and laboratory practice is an advantage

Required skills

• Strong written and verbal communication and stakeholder relationship building
• Data analysis, report writing and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

What we offer

• Hybrid and flexible working, with purchased annual leave and floating public holidays
• Discounted private health insurance, salary packaging, employee assistance program and retailer discounts
• Learning opportunities including study assistance, a dedicated learning program and professional memberships

Applicants apply online through the Unitywater careers page, uploading a cover letter and CV. Pre-employment checks, including right to work confirmation, criminal history, driving record and alcohol and drug screening, are required. Applications close by 11 November 2026.