Senior Environmental Officer (330313)
Environment Protection Authority
Environmental Regulation
Industrial Regulation
Applications must be submitted by
Position details
Applications close:
AEST
Award/Classification:
Tasmanian State Service Award - General Stream Band 6
Salary:
$109,099.00 to $123,395.00 pro rata, per annum
Employment type:
Fixed-term, flexible, Fixed-term, full-time
Region:
North, North West, To be negotiated
Location:
Devonport or Launceston
Job description:
Undertake environmental regulation activities and contribute to positively impacting Northern Tasmania’s environment and way of life.
About the role
The Senior Environmental Officer will undertake regulation, compliance and management activities in the areas of wastewater, waste, mining, finfish farming, industrial operations or contaminated land, and waste systems.
- Provide high level policy, professional, and technical advice on a wide range of environmental issues.
- Manage incidents, complaints, and notifications in respect to environmentally relevant incidents.
- Undertake inspections and compliance audits of regulated activities.
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 committed to building a positive and proactive child safe culture to support child safety and wellbeing. We strive to create an environment where every individual feels respected, valued, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. 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).
Period of appointment
18 months or until the return of substantive occupant, whichever is sooner.
Desirable requirements
- A degree or other qualifications in a discipline relevant to the position or demonstrated practical experience in environmental management or regulation at an equivalent level
- A current motor vehicle driver’s licence.
- Previous experience in incident response, or the ability to acquire skills and knowledge in this area.
Download the Statement of Duties and Advice Documents
SoD- Generic- Senior Environmental Officer- Band 6.docx
Advice to Applicants (EPA).docx
How to apply
- Review the Statement of Duties.
- Click the "Apply now" button.
- Complete the application form.
- 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).
- 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:
Zoe Brown
Manager, Industrial Regulation
Email: Zoe.Brown@epa.tas.gov.au
Phone: 0472 545 885