Team Leader – Environmental Compliance

About the role

We are looking for an enthusiastic emerging leader to join our dedicated Compliance Officers as a Team Leader based in our Cairns CBD office. You will manage a small team that delivers environmental compliance services across North Queensland, supporting the protection of our natural and cultural heritage.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of compliance officers conducting assessments against the Environmental Protection Act 1994, Coastal Protection and Management Act 1995, Waste Reduction and Recycling Act 2011 and the Queensland Heritage Act 1992.
• Plan and execute proactive site inspections, stakeholder meetings and reactive investigations in regional and remote locations.
• Provide technical advice and guidance on compliance strategies and contribute to the local compliance leadership team.
• Identify and drive continuous improvement in processes, procedures and stakeholder outcomes.
• Travel overnight to active mine sites, industrial locations and departmental offices; participate in an on‑call incident response roster.

Required profile

• University degree (undergraduate and/or postgraduate) in environmental management, environmental science, engineering or a closely related discipline from a recognised institution.
• Recognition of overseas qualifications where applicable.
• Demonstrated ability to lead a team and manage projects in a compliance or environmental context.

Required skills

• Knowledge of the Environmental Protection Act 1994, Coastal Protection and Management Act 1995, Waste Reduction and Recycling Act 2011 and Queensland Heritage Act 1992.
• Experience conducting site inspections and stakeholder engagement.
• Strong report writing and project management capabilities.
• Willingness to travel extensively and work flexible hours for incident response.

What we offer

• Opportunity to build leadership and project management expertise.
• Exposure to diverse environmental settings across North Queensland.
• Professional development in environmental management and compliance.