Job description
Location: Perth WA
Start date: February 2026
Contract duration: 6-month temp contract with possible ext for further 6 months
Hourly rate: $66.13 p/h +super
Are you committed to protecting the environment and supporting sustainable infrastructure delivery? Our client is seeking a skilled and motivated Environmental Officer to provide professional environmental support and ensure the organisation meets its environmental responsibilities across major transport operations and projects.
In this role, you’ll work closely with the Environmental Manager and a broad range of internal and external stakeholders to ensure compliance, manage approvals and contribute to positive environmental outcomes for the community.
About the Role
The Environmental Officer provides technical and professional environmental expertise to support our clients’ environmental obligations. You will assist in the management of environmental risks, support statutory compliance, and help drive best‑practice environmental performance across projects, operations and maintenance activities.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Skills:
Applicants new to DFP may be asked to provide additional information including work rights status via a survey link – if requested, we ask that you provide this information in order to expedite your application.
DFP welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability. In addition, DFP will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability throughout the recruitment process. If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments to the application, recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please advise via adjustments@dfp.com.au or 1300 337 000 and indicate your preferred method of communication (email, phone, text) so we can keep in touch and meet your accessibility needs.
By clicking 'apply', you give consent that DFP may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you for future employment opportunities. For further information on how DFP process your personal information please review the DFP Information Collection and Privacy Policy via https://www.dfp.com.au/about-us-1/policies. Do not submit any sensitive personal information in your resume.
Start date: February 2026
Contract duration: 6-month temp contract with possible ext for further 6 months
Hourly rate: $66.13 p/h +super
Are you committed to protecting the environment and supporting sustainable infrastructure delivery? Our client is seeking a skilled and motivated Environmental Officer to provide professional environmental support and ensure the organisation meets its environmental responsibilities across major transport operations and projects.
In this role, you’ll work closely with the Environmental Manager and a broad range of internal and external stakeholders to ensure compliance, manage approvals and contribute to positive environmental outcomes for the community.
About the Role
The Environmental Officer provides technical and professional environmental expertise to support our clients’ environmental obligations. You will assist in the management of environmental risks, support statutory compliance, and help drive best‑practice environmental performance across projects, operations and maintenance activities.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide professional and technical advice on environmental matters in line with statutory obligations and standards.
- Prepare work briefs and scopes for environmental consultants in accordance with procurement guidelines.
- Prepare and manage environmental approval applications through to completion.
- Conduct regular reviews and audits ensuring environmental compliance, including site inspections where required.
- Liaise with managers, contractors, consultants, local governments and government agencies to achieve sound environmental outcomes.
- Support the Environmental Manager through provision of updates, reports and analysis.
- Coordinate approval of noise management plans for maintenance and construction works occurring outside standard hours.
- Assist with community liaison and respond to environmental complaints, including issues relating to noise, dust and other impacts.
Technical Skills:
- Knowledge of environmental legislation, regulations and approval processes.
- Ability to prepare environmental approval documentation and technical reports.
- Experience in environmental compliance monitoring, auditing and site inspections.
- Understanding of noise, dust or other environmental impact management processes.
- Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to liaise effectively across government, community groups, contractors and consultants.
- Ability to respond to community concerns with professionalism and clarity.
- Strong written skills for preparing briefs, reports and consultant scopes.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks, reviews and approval processes simultaneously.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality documentation.
- Capability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Sound judgement and ability to interpret environmental obligations.
- Problem‑solving capability with a proactive, solution‑focused approach.
- Commitment to achieving positive environmental and community outcomes
- Work on impactful transport projects that support community wellbeing.
- Join a collaborative and purpose‑driven team.
- Play a key role in protecting environmental values across major operations and infrastructure projects.
- Opportunities for professional development within a respected government organisation.
Applicants new to DFP may be asked to provide additional information including work rights status via a survey link – if requested, we ask that you provide this information in order to expedite your application.
DFP welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability. In addition, DFP will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability throughout the recruitment process. If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments to the application, recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please advise via adjustments@dfp.com.au or 1300 337 000 and indicate your preferred method of communication (email, phone, text) so we can keep in touch and meet your accessibility needs.
By clicking 'apply', you give consent that DFP may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you for future employment opportunities. For further information on how DFP process your personal information please review the DFP Information Collection and Privacy Policy via https://www.dfp.com.au/about-us-1/policies. Do not submit any sensitive personal information in your resume.
