AddressThe EPA is responsible for a range of Environment Protection issues including air and water quality, hazardous materials, waste, contaminated sites and environmental noise. We administer the Environment Protection Act 1997, Water Resources Act 2004, Clinical Waste Act 1990 and the Lakes Act 1970 as well as their associated regulations and other subordinate legislation.
The EPA is seeking an Environment Protection Officer to work within the Environmental Quality team and conduct regulatory activities related to contaminated sites and hazardous materials.
The EPA 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.
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.
This position will report to the manager of the Environmental Quality within the EPA.
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:
- Current ACT or equivalent Driver’s licence
- Mandatory qualifications in Engineering, Environmental Science, Applied Science or related field are required or extensive relevant experience in the management of contaminated sites and associated hazardous substances and their impacts on the environment.
- Demonstrated ability in the use of Geographic Information Systems and database systems.
Note: This is a temporary position available immediately to 24 December 2024 with the Possibility of extension up to 12 months and/or permanency. An order of merit will be established from this selection process and may be used to fill future identical vacancies over the next 12 months. Selection may be based on application and referee reports only. This position will be moving to a new workplace designed for activity-based working (ABW). Under ABW arrangements, officers will not have a designated workstation/desk.
How to Apply: Please reply to the contact officer with a two page submission responding to the Selection Criteria and outlining why you would be the best person for this position. Applicants should also include in their response a current curriculum vitae, with the details of at least two referees.
For more information, please contact David Power on (02) 6207 5311 or david.power@act.gov.au
Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now button.
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Note
This is a temporary position available immediately to 24 December 2024 with the Possibility of extension up to 12 months and/or permanency.
