Overview
Queensland Government is hiring a permanent full-time Principal Technical Specialist (Geotechnical Engineer) to advise on complex environmental and resource-sector geotechnical matters across Queensland.
Full job description
The role provides expert technical advice on tailings storage facilities, landfills, mine waste management, subsidence and the stability of structures such as spoil dumps and levees. It works with regulatory officers, technical specialists, legal advisers, industry and other stakeholders to support evidence-based environmental decision-making on significant and high-risk matters.
Requirements & qualifications
The public vacancy summary seeks an experienced geotechnical engineer able to apply advanced technical expertise, communicate clearly with technical and non-technical audiences, provide evidence-based regulatory advice, build productive stakeholder relationships and influence complex outcomes. Applicants should review the official position description for the full mandatory requirements.
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Verification notes
Verified on the official Queensland Government SmartJobs page on 21 August 2026. Job ad reference QLD/698263/26, permanent full-time, PO6 classification, flexible workplace location with Brisbane identified on the vacancy, closing 9 September 2026. No salary was displayed on the public vacancy page, so none was inferred.
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