Senior Advisor, Impact Assessment

Would you like to work in an agile, multidisciplinary team, leading assessment and approvals coordination for a significant energy project, to support the state's transition to renewables?
Do you have expertise in environmental Impact Assessment, project management and like resolving problems and complexity?
If your answer is ‘Yes' to the above questions, then you may be the one we're looking for. Come talk to us or hit the apply button now!
Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications

• A relevant qualification and demonstrated depth of technical environment Impact Assessment (EIA) expertise, including demonstrated capacity to provide strategic advice (to proponents and government).
• Proven skills and depth of experience in project direction and management for complex EIA and delivery of approvals processes for significant projects under relevant legislation, proactively developing solutions to avoid and/or manage a wide range of project risks.
• Driver's License

This is a fixed term for 2 years. The work location for this position is 8 Nicholson Street, East Melbourne with hybrid work arrangements available.
To be considered for this position, applicants are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter (no longer than 2 pages) summarising their skills and relevant experience.
For further information please refer to the attached position description.
Applications close at midnight on Wednesday, 20 March 2024.
Other relevant information:
Preferred candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening, including a Declaration and Consent form and a National Police Check.
To be eligible for appointment to this role, applicants will possess corresponding work rights for the advertised employment period. Appointment to an ongoing position is only available to an Australian/New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.
A Diverse, Inclusive and Flexible Workplace
DEECA welcomes applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds and we focus on the essential requirements of the job and being consistent and fair in our treatment of all applicants. We also understand that a balanced life is important to our employees. Talk to us about our flexible options such as working some days from home, starting early or late, working part time, job sharing or accessing paid or unpaid leave.
Please note: Due to Machinery of Government changes under Section 30 of the Public Administration Act (PPA), effective 1 January 2023, your employment will be with the Department of Transport and Planning. Corporate Services, including payroll, will be provided by Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action while a process for the formal transfer of staff in impacted areas is implemented.