To be eligible for this approval, you must:
- have eight years of recent, continuous experience in the assessment management and remediation of contaminated land and be actively working in the field
- hold a minimum of a bachelor's degree from a recognised institute in a science or engineering discipline that is relevant to contaminated land investigation and management
- be able to demonstrate that your experience in contaminated site work is broadly based
- have completed projects that cover a range of contaminants and vary in complexity
- have at least two years of relevant experience as the project manager of multidisciplinary teams involved in contaminated land assessments, management and remediation
- have gained some experience of auditing; for example, as a member of an auditor's expert support team or as an auditor's assistant
- demonstrate knowledge and experience in all competencies and proficiencies listed in Module 2 of the 'Queensland auditor handbook for contaminated land' and demonstrate you can call on a team of people when you require expert advice and support
- have certification or accreditation from at least one professional body relevant to the contaminated land industry
- be a member of an organisation prescribed under the Regulations
- hold professional indemnity insurance of at least $5 million
- undertake an examination and associated interview that are periodically held - typically every two years
- provide at least three referees.
Refer to the 'Queensland auditor handbook for contaminated land' for comprehensive information relating to eligibility along with the application process for, and functions of, contaminated land auditors in Queensland.
If you have successfully completed the assessment process and gained approval in another state you may be eligible to apply through mutual recognition.
