AddressEnvironmental Officer / Senior Environmental Officer - Zoologist
Salary:
Specified Calling Level 2 -3, $102,808 - $130,458 pa PS CSA A 2022
Position No:
Pool Ref 0224A
Work Type:
Fixed Term - Part Time, Fixed Term - Full Time
Location:
Joondalup
Closing Date:
2024-03-07 4:00 PM
Attachments:
- Applicant Information Pack Ver 3.03.pdf
- Pool - Environmental Officer - Zoologist - SCL2 - Final.pdf
- Pool - Senior Environmental Officer - Zoologist - SCL3 - Final.pdf
As Western Australia's primary water and environmental regulator, the Department of Water and Environmental Regulation has a responsibility to be an influential and future-focused organisation. Our vision is for a low-carbon Western Australia with a healthy environment and secure water resources for future generations.
The department holds itself accountable to being fair, efficient and effective. We respect First Nations people's people knowledge and cultural advice. As a forward-looking department we are guided by good science and embrace new technologies and practices. We value and engage with our stakeholders and we strive to be transparent in all we do and to build trusted relationships.
Our values-based culture reflects who we are and how we go about business. We would love you to see some of the exciting work and opportunities available at DWER. Please see our welcome video here for a peek behind the curtain.
We care | We build trust | Better together | Open minds | We serve to make a difference
Find out more about us by visiting our website at www.dwer.wa.gov.au
This pool targets Public Sector Employees only and is for a fixed term opportunity for up to 12 months, with a possible extension.
The Terrestrial Ecosystems Branch supports the department through the provision of specialist scientific advice on terrestrial biodiversity to the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA), the Department of Water and Environmental Regulation (DWER) and government; development of terrestrial biodiversity policy, provision of support for regional biodiversity planning and strategic projects and improving access and reuse of biodiversity data through the Index of Biodiversity Surveys for Assessment.
This role assists with the specialist technical reviews of terrestrial and subterranean fauna-related scientific reports, development proposals and management plans referred to the EPA and DWER to support environmental impact assessment, environmental regulation and investigations of environmental compliance.
In addition to this:
SCL2 - Contributes to specialist technical advice on matters relating to the management and protection of terrestrial and subterranean fauna. Assists with the development and implementation of policies and strategic advice relevant to terrestrial and subterranean fauna based on sound scientific evidence.
SCL3 - Provides specialist technical advice and makes recommendations to internal and external stakeholders on matters relating to the management and protection of terrestrial and subterranean fauna. Develops and implements policies and strategic advice relevant to terrestrial and subterranean fauna, based on sound scientific evidence.
As a department we recognise that flexible working arrangements support effective work-life balance, empowers our people and increases team productivity. We are committed to creating an equitable and diverse workforce that promotes an inclusive and supportive workplace environment. We value the unique diversity of experience that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, women and youth bring to our workforce.
For further information about the opportunity we encourage you to contact Claire Stevenson, A/ Manager Terrestrial Ecosystems on (08) 6364 6528 during business hours or via email at claire.stevenson@dwer.wa.gov.au
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