Environmental Officer
Support organisations to adopt environmentally friendly practices.
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- What's it like to be an Environmental Officer?
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- Top skills and experience for Environmental Officers
- Environmental Officer role reviews
What's it like to be an Environmental Officer?
Environmental Officers ensure organisations comply with environmental laws and regulations, focusing on sustainable practices that reduce environmental impacts. Their responsibilities include conducting environmental audits, assessing environmental risks and developing policies for waste management, pollution control and resource conservation. They often work in industries such as energy and construction, as well as government agencies. Environmental Officers also liaise with regulatory bodies and provide training to staff on environmental practices.Tasks and duties
- Conducting environmental audits and inspections to ensure compliance with regulations.
- Assessing environmental risks and impacts associated with organisational activities.
- Developing and implementing policies for waste management, pollution control and resource conservation.
- Preparing reports and documentation for regulatory bodies.
- Providing training and guidance to staff on environmental practices and sustainability.
- Liaising with government agencies and stakeholders to address environmental concerns.
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Skills and experience employers are looking for
Having the right skills and experience can make you an in-demand applicant. Environmental Officer employers on SEEK are looking for job seekers with expertise in the following areas. Environmental Management
Environmental Science
Environment Law
Environmental Impact Assessment
Environmental Engineering
Environmental Compliance
Natural Resource Management
Environmental Management Systems
Environmental Monitoring
Waste Management
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Latest Environmental Officer reviews
Apr 2025
My overall experience as an Environmental Officer has been a rewarding journey of protecting natural resources and promoting sustainable practices, despite challenges like limited policy influence and enforcement gaps.
Reviewer's QualificationMaster of Science (Environmental Science and Management)
Experience10+ years
Organisation sizeSmall (1-19 employees)
SpecialisationLegal
The good thingsPosition Overview: As an Environmental Officer, my role involves implementing environmental policies, conducting research, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations, and monitoring environmen...
The challengesWhat I Don't Like About My Role as an Environmental Officer
While I’m passionate about environmental protection and find my role fulfilling, there are a few aspects that I find challenging or limiting...
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Jul 2024
Incredibly challenging and immensely rewarding
Reviewer's QualificationMaster of Integrated Water Management
ExperienceLess than a year
Organisation sizeLarge (200+ employees)
SpecialisationGovernment & Defence
The good thingsI am truly passionate about being an environmental officer. The people I worked with shared that common interest and the difference made to the community is immense. I recommend this role to someone t...
The challengesThe learning curve from transitioning from studies to a workplace in order to score my first role was hard. It’s a niche field in my opinion that’s why a true passion and drive helps immensely. Howeve...
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