Principal Investigator (709596)
Department of State Growth
Renewables, Climate and Future Industries Tasmania and Resources
Forest Practices Authority
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Position details
Applications close:
AEST
Award/Classification:
Tasmanian State Service Award - General Stream Band 6
Salary:
$109,099.00 to $123,395.00 per annum
Employment type:
Fixed-term, flexible, Fixed-term, full-time
Job description:
Lead and manage complex investigations of forest practices across the State, and to assist the FPA Operations Manager and compliance team with promoting compliance with legislation through enforcement actions, strategic oversight and collaboration with regulatory bodies, other agencies and stakeholders.
Please note as this vacancy has been advertised as a Tasmanian State Service expression of interest, only current Tasmanian State Service employees are eligible to apply.
We are a diverse and inclusive workplace that understands the importance of flexibility. Talk to us about what flexibility may look like for you.
Period of Appointment
Appointment to the role is on a fixed term flexible basis (up to 73.5 hours per fortnight) for 12 months.
Duties
- Lead, plan and conduct high-level investigations into forest practices non-compliance, including gathering and analysing evidence in accordance with legal and procedural requirements.
- Prepare detailed investigation reports to support regulatory enforcement actions, including prosecution briefs.
- Monitor and assess compliance trends and identify high-risk areas or matters and proactively develop strategies to address non-compliance.
- Work closely with other FPA programs as well as forest practices officers and external stakeholders to improve compliance.
- Contribute to the development and implementation of investigative procedures and policies to enhance regulatory enforcements capabilities.
- Provide advice and training on forest practices regulation to forest practices officers and other relevant parties.
- Other duties as directed by Manager Operations.
Desirable Requirements
- Experience working in a government regulatory agency or qualifications in environmental science, regulatory compliance or a related field.
- High level knowledge and understanding of principles of sustainable forest management and investigation procedures.
- Current driver’s licence.
Download the Statement of Duties and Associated Documents
Principal Investigator - 709596.docx
Principal Investigator - 709596.pdf
Advice to applicants.DOCX
Advice to applicants.pdf
For more information
| Name: |
Willem Mulder |
| Position: |
Acting Chief Forest Practices Officer |
| Email: |
willem.mulder@fpa.tas.gov.au |
| Phone: |
0427 120 319 |
How to apply
To apply, please provide a one to two page document outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties, and a copy of your current Resumé/CV.
Online applications are preferred, please click the blue Apply Now button.
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Complete the following application form and email your application to us at recruitment@stategrowth.tas.gov.au
Application for Employment (Form 201).DOCX
Application for Employment (Form 201).pdf