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05167

Environment Protection Officer
Full-time Permanent

Closes: 30 October 2024

Classification: Professional Officer Class 2
Salary: $97,182 - $110,708 plus superannuation
Position No: 05167
Directorate: Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development
Advertised (Gazettal date): 16 October 2024
Contact Officer: David Power on David.Power@act.gov.au or (02) 6207 5311

Details: The Environment Protection Authority, located within the Environment, Land and Technical Regulation Protection is seeking a Professional Officer Grade 2, to conduct regulatory activities related to the implementation of the National Pollutant Inventory and assist with the management of contaminated sites and hazardous materials.

Access Canberra works across many different regulatory and customer service areas to support the delivery of regulatory reform and red tape reduction, drive government priorities, and implement new initiatives. We use a risk and harm approach to secure regulatory compliance through a broad range of enforcement tools aimed at those not doing the right thing to protect our community.

The Environmental Protection Authority sits within Access Canberra and is based out of the Dickson Office Block on Northbourne Avenue, we offer:

  • Interesting and fulfilling work in a unique government environment where you can see the impact you have on the Canberra community
  • The opportunity to work with passionate, innovative, and experienced leaders who encourage and support you to develop your interests and expertise
  • A flexible workplace with brand new, state of the art accommodation enabling activity-based work in a fun and creative environment.

The Office of the Environment Protection Authority consists of three teams. This position is within the Environmental Quality Team. The team comprises specialists in a range of environmental protection matters including environmental planning, air quality, hazardous materials contaminated site and waste management and the use of agricultural, veterinary and industrial chemicals.

The Environmental Quality team is responsible for administering and ensuring compliance with the Environment Protection Act and Regulation, focusing on environmental authorisations, reviews, planning referrals and inspections to deter people causing negative impacts on the environment. Team members participate in local and national initiatives and working groups related to their areas of expertise and implement National Environmental Protection Measures and National Environmental Management Plans within the Territory.

The ACT Public Service supports workforce diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally diverse people and those who identify as LGBTIQ are encouraged to apply.

Eligibility/Other requirements:

Mandatory

  • A Degree or experience relevant to the position
  • Current ACT or equivalent driver’s licence.

Desirable

  • Previous experience in a regulatory compliance function or office
  • Experience in an environmental protection role or planning function
  • Relevant qualifications and/or experience in investigations and compliance such as:
  • a Certificate IV in government investigations.

Notes: A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months. Selection may be based on application only. This position is in a workplace designed for activity-based working (ABW). Under ABW arrangements, officers do not have a designated workstation/desk. A mix of working from home and office-based work is expected for this position. A suitable office space at home is highly desirable, along with capacity to work in the Dickson Office Building as needed for meetings and other face-to-face work. Most staff are present in the office two-to-three days per week.

How to Apply: Applications are sought from potential candidates and should include:

  • Supporting statement (no more than three pages) responding to the Selection Criteria and outlining why you would be the best person for this position
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Contact details of at least two referees.

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