Address- Location: Parrmatta & Potts Hill with working from home arrangements.
- Job type: Full time contract until November 2024.
- Provide advice and manage projects for environment protection licensing.
- Use of vehicle for work purposes.
- Work life balance.
An exciting opportunity has become available for a Senior Environmental Regulatory Specialist to join the Wastewater & Environment team in Sydney Water.
Reporting to the Environmental Regulatory Manager the Senior Environmental Regulatory Specialist will provide advice and manage projects for environment protection licensing and regulation that supports the achievement of outcomes consistent with Sydney Water’s corporate strategy. The primary focus will be communicating between the NSW Environment Protection Authority and Sydney Water about our regulatory obligations, this includes both verbal and written information on our daily operations and proposed regulatory changes.
Responsibilities:
- Working directly with our environmental regulator, the EPA, to facilitate site inspections of our Water Resources Recovery Facilities.
- Working with internal stakeholders and the EPA to make permanent or temporary variations to our wastewater Environment Protection Licences
- providing quality advice, direction and support to our strategy, planning and operational partners to ensure Sydney Water meets its environmental obligations and customer expectations.
- Identify and monitor trends to assess Sydney Water’s environmental performance and compliance.
- Investigations and Identifying opportunities to improve Sydney Water’s environmental performance.
- Provide advice regarding regulatory reforms that have implications for Sydney Water’s Environment Protection Licences.
- Project manage cross-disciplinary teams for reviews and projects related to Environment Protection Licences, taking expert advice on environmental and health issues from Corporate Strategy and other Groups to explore options for licensing changes and the potential impacts on Sydney Water.
Experience and Qualifications:
- Minimum 4-5 years’ experience in one or more of the following:
- A policy or strategy advisor role in Government or business.
- Experience in environmental regulation and approvals.
- Experience in managing the relevant legislative, regulatory, policy and governance frameworks applying to Sydney Water.
Essential Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in environment, science engineering, science, or a related discipline or experience deemed equivalent.
Please note as part of the application process, you will be asked to undergo background checks which includes a criminal history check.
You must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident or have valid working rights within Australia for the length of the contract at the time of submitting your application to be considered for this role.
Our commitment to employee well-being extends beyond the workplace. Here's how we support you:
- Flexible & Hybrid working options.
- Childcare allowances.
- Fitness Passport providing access to numerous gyms and pools across NSW.
- Flu vaccinations and discounted health insurance memberships.
Closing Date: 2nd July 2024 at 11:59PM AEST
Please advise if you require any adjustments to actively participate in the application and recruitment process. Please contact ***************@sydneywater.com.au for any further information.
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