Scientific Officer (Water) (707756)


Environment Protection Authority
Environmental Assessment
Scientific & Technical
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Position details

Applications close:

AEST

Award/Classification:

Tasmanian State Service Award - Professional Stream Band 1-2

Salary:

$76,245.00 to $123,395.00 pro rata, per annum

Employment type:

Permanent, flexible, Permanent, full-time

Region:

South

Location:

Hobart

Job description:

Cultivate your career as part of the team that is helping the Tasmanian environment to grow sustainably.

About the role

We seek a professional to provide scientific advice on water quality impacts related to assessing proposals and regulating environmentally relevant activities.

  • Advise EPA officers on water quality impacts related to development proposals and environmental regulations.
  • Interpret water quality findings and design monitoring programs.
  • Recommend solutions for water pollution and aquatic management.
  • Review external reports for scientific merit.
  • Support emergency management and incident response.

About us

The Environment Protection Authority (EPA) is committed to investing in its people to ensure a sustainable and successful organisation through a positive workplace culture and highly capable employees. We are a diverse and inclusive workplace and understand the importance of flexible working arrangements. Talk to us about what flexibility could look like for you.

Hours per fortnight

73.50 hours per fortnight (minimum 58.80 hours, by negotiation). .

Essential requirements

  • A Degree in either Science, Engineering or Environmental Studies, or an equivalent qualification from a recognised tertiary institution.

Desirable requirements

  • A current motor vehicle driver’s licence.

Download the Statement of Duties and Advice Documents

Download File SOD - 709956 - Scientific Officer (Water) - Prof 1-2.DOCX

Download File Advice to Applicants (EPA).docx

How to apply

  1. Review the Statement of Duties.
  2. Click the "Apply now" button.
  3. Complete the application form.
  4. Upload your Short Form Application which is a 1-2 page covering letter outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties (please note that we do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria).
  5. Attach a copy of your current Resumé/CV.

Refer to the Advice to Applicants document for further information.

If you are unable to submit your application online, please contact Recruitment via recruitment@nre.tas.gov.au.

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.

For more information please contact:

Adam Friend
Water Specialist
Email: adam.friend@epa.tas.gov.au 
Phone: 0472 712 587

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