Main Roads

Reference #: QLD/MR9699/09

To provide high level guidance and environmental expertise to enable the District to meet the Department’s and the Governments environmental management commitments.

Job details

DUTIES:

• Fulfil the role of the Region’s lead environmental representative on multiple road project delivery teams, providing advice about environmental assessment and management requirements in relation to planning, design, construction and/or maintenance projects. This will include the management of external consultants and specialists as required, and on in-house projects, lead the project environmental assessment.
• Fulfil the role of the Region's lead representative for the management of road traffic noise within Metropolitan Region. This includes being the primary interface with the general public (and other external stakeholders) on this issue, and leading communications and correspondence for this issue.
• Promote, foster and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders and agencies concerned with the management of environment and cultural heritage issues in the state controlled road reserve.
• Lead audits of environmental compliance on Main Roads road construction and maintenance contracts.
• Develop and deliver environmental training for Regional staff and associated stakeholders.
• Provide advice about the environmental impacts of development applications and any relevant legislative and departmental requirements.
• Participate and represent the Region and the Department on various external working committees.
• Project manage and or conduct research and development projects on transport related environmental issues as required.
• Assist in the development, implementation and monitoring of the Regional Environmental Management System and Practices.
• Supervise environmental staff on road project work and other environmental work for the department, and provide a mentoring and coaching role to facilitate their development.

KEY COMPETENCIES:

Environmental Management (T):  Develops and applies strategic level influence in environmental knowledge and contributes to the discipline.

Networking and consultation:  Works collaboratively with relevant parties towards maintaining mutually beneficial relations, and uses networks to create future opportunities for partnerships.

Leadership:  Leads others to enhance performance and achievement of goals

Oral Communication:  Communicates effectively through oral communication, adapting to audience needs and responses.

Resilience:  Prepares self and others for challenges, and encourages a positive response to those challenges.

Salary

Salary per annum:    $70514 - $75917
Salary per fortnight:    $2702.80 - $2909.90

Contact Details

Position Courtesy of www.jobs.qld.gov.au please refer to the website for further details and how to apply.

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