PO4 and PO5 science positions available - Qld Dept of Environment & Science
/These permanent, full-time roles are in a new Progressive Rehabilitation and Rehabilitation Plan Implementation Team, which is being established to implement new mining legislative reforms.
DES are seeking specialist environmental professionals with experience in mining rehabilitation:
Geochemical and hydrological scientists with expertise in groundwater and surface water systems.
Soil scientists with expertise in erosion and sediment control, land improvement and assessing the suitability of land for non-mining land uses (e.g. agriculture).
Biodiversity and conservation ecologists with expertise in re-establishing biodiversity and ecological integrity of native ecosystems.
Geotechnical scientists or engineers with expertise in the performance and stability of high-risk structures.
The positions form a virtual office based team, with options for work locations across Brisbane, Caboolture, Cairns, Gladstone, Emerald, Ipswich, Mackay, Maroochydore, Maryborough, Rockhampton, Toowoomba or Townsville.