Principal Environment Advisor – Gowrie to Kagaru

Principal Environment Advisor - Gowrie to Kagaru

About the opportunity

Inland Rail is currently recruiting for a Principal Environment Advisor for the Gowrie to Kagaru (G2K) segment, responsible for leading the environmental strategy, approvals, and technical guidance for the Queensland component of its major freight infrastructure program. This role is based in Brisbane within the North of Narromine Project Development team, reporting directly to the Area Director G2K. The Principal Environment Advisor will also provide leadership to Environment Advisors within the team. This opportunity is a two year fixed term contract.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead environmental studies, assessments, and work scopes to support both program and project delivery in Queensland.
• Develop environmental strategies, policies, processes, and plans aimed at achieving approvals and compliance outcomes.
• Oversee the C2K Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) and provide guidance across other G2K EIS activities.
• Manage contractors, stakeholders, and regulators to secure approvals and ensure strong environmental performance.
• Offer expert technical advice on environmental impacts, mitigation strategies, and planning/environment management approaches.
• Support the integration of planning and environmental data into GIS platforms and provide guidance on statutory licenses and approvals.
• Provide visible leadership to the Queensland environment team and contribute to the delivery of robust, defensible environmental outcomes.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with regulatory authorities, government agencies, contractors, and other key stakeholders.

About you

• Tertiary qualifications in Environmental Science or a related discipline.
• Experience managing complex environmental issues, ideally within large or high-profile project environments.
• Knowledge of Queensland and Commonwealth environmental legislation, including project approval processes.
• Experience implementing and managing an Environmental Management System.
• Ability to work effectively with senior leaders, multidisciplinary teams, and external stakeholders on complex environmental and policy matters.
• Effective written communication, analytical skills, and stakeholder engagement capability.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office and confidence working across relevant systems and reporting tools.
• Possession of a Class C unrestricted driver’s license.

About Inland Rail

Inland Rail Pty Ltd is delivering a 1,600km freight line that is transforming how goods are moved around Australia. When fully operational, Inland Rail will connect Melbourne to Brisbane via regional Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland. As one of the largest infrastructure projects in Australia, Inland Rail is helping to address the nation’s future freight needs and meet the demands of our growing population.

Delivering Inland Rail will help shift more goods onto rail which means safer, less congested roads and fewer emissions and a more resilient and sustainable national freight network.

What you’ll be joining

• You will join one of the largest infrastructure programs in Australia.
• This project will generate thousands of jobs and billions of dollars in local investment, boosting regional economies and communities right along the alignment.
• Inland Rail is proud to have over 40% female representation and we would like to see these numbers grow.
• Inland Rail is an Agile working environment in our State-of-the Art office embracing flexible working conditions.

Our Organisation and Culture

The values that drive us and the work we deliver in the program incorporate Collaboration, Accountability, Respect and Excellence.  We welcome like-minded individuals who value our culture.

At Inland Rail, we celebrate, support, and thrive on attracting people from all horizons and walks of life for the benefit of our employees, our program, and our community. Inland Rail is proud to be an equal opportunity and an affirmative action employer. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates to submit their details to us.

All employment is decided based on suitability to the role, cultural fit, merit, and business needs.

Apply Now

If this opportunity sounds like the challenge you have been looking for please apply online today.

As part of the application process, you will be required to undergo pre-employment criminal history, reference and medical checks, including drug and alcohol testing. Inland Rail is a drug and alcohol-free working environment.

Please note that applications are reviewed from point of advertising so don’t delay your application.