Senior Project Officer – Contaminated Land Management

Do you want to protect future generations?

Protect tomorrow together at the NSW EPA

• Join a purpose-led organisation and make a difference to the environment and our community
• Environment Officer Class 10
• Remuneration starting from $138,454 plus superannuation
• Enjoy employee benefits and flexible working options
• One ongoing role available
• Role based in Parramatta or in an approved EPA office location by negotiation

The opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity available for a Senior Project Officer to join the NSW EPA’s Contaminated Land Management team in the Regulatory Practice & Services division.

This is a technical contaminated land management role. To be successful in this role you will have significant experience and expertise in contaminated land management, including a strong knowledge and practical experience in human health and ecological risk assessment.

In this role your regular duties will include:

• Providing technical contaminated land advice and support to staff across the EPA and other NSW government agencies, for example by undertaking detailed technical reviews of contaminated land reports, including human health ecological risk assessments.
• Communicating contaminated land best practice to internal and external stakeholders through presentations, meetings, and webinars, including the development and delivery of training on contaminated land matters.
• Working on the development and update of technical contaminated land policies and guidelines.
• Undertaking tasks as part of the EPA's administration of the NSW Site Auditor Scheme.

About you

To be successful in this role, you will need to have:

• Significant experience and expertise in contaminated land management, including a strong understanding of relevant statutory and non-statutory contaminated land management guidelines.
• Strong knowledge and practical experience in human health and ecological risk assessment, and the application of risk-based principles to contaminated land decision-making.
• A sound understanding of the NSW Site Auditor Scheme and its role in contaminated land management.
• A comprehensive understanding of the NSW contaminated land management framework, including the EPA's regulatory role and relevant contaminated land legislation.
• Highly developed communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain and present complex technical contaminated land information to a range of audiences, both verbally and in writing.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to effectively prioritise tasks and manage competing workloads.

About the team

The Contaminated Land Management Team is one of the EPA’s Technical Services teams. The team administers the NSW EPA’s site auditor scheme, provides technical contaminated land advice and support to staff across the EPA and to other NSW government agencies and leads on the development and update of technical contaminated land polices and guidelines.

For more information about the role, please read the  Senior Project Officer - EO10 - Role Description.DOCX

About us

As the environmental steward and regulator of our State we are committed to a sustainable future.

Our people are proud to play a role in protecting the environment of NSW. We partner with Aboriginal people, industry and the wider community to protect, restore and enhance our diverse ecosystems.

We bring scientific expertise, experience and actions to inspire innovative solutions as we transition our state to a circular economy.

As we respond to urgent current issues, including climate change, we educate and support our stakeholders to create an environmentally healthy future.

Join us on our mission to protect tomorrow together.

To apply

If excited by the information above, we look forward to receiving your application, including a copy of your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role.

For more information about working at the EPA and what to expect in our recruitment processes, please read our  Candidate Information Pack.pdf

Applications close: Sunday 23 August 2026 at 11:55pm

Should you require further information about the role, please contact Anthea White at anthea.white@epa.nsw.gov.au

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion

If you require a reasonable adjustment for your application process, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at epa.recruitment@epa.nsw.gov.au and please mention reference 552005. 

If you are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, please use our Aboriginal applicants guide to assist with applying for roles, or contact our Aboriginal Employment Pathways team for a yarn. 

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