Senior Environmental Assessment Officer

The Senior Environmental Assessment Officer primary responsibility is to assess and make recommendations on applications for mining, quarrying, petroleum, geothermal and other earth resources activities across Victoria. The role includes providing technical, regulatory and operational policy guidance to co-regulators, recommending proposed outcomes for complex applications, and monitoring the quality of delivery against service standards and initiating improvements.

The Senior Environmental Assessment Officer will work with other teams across the Department's Resources Division and other agencies, such as the Department Energy Environment and Climate Action, the Environment Protection Authority, local councils, catchment and water authorities, and Heritage Victoria.

Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications

• Demonstrated expertise and experience in assessing applications for regulatory approvals to use natural resources within statutory provisions, preferrably with regard to mining, quarrying, petroleum or comparable industries.
• Industry, government or consulting experience in the mining, quarrying or petroleum sector with practical experience assessing applications for (design, development, operation and decommissioning) mining or quarrying sites.
• Proven ability to make sound judgments based on evidence, with a demonstrated record of identifying practical solutions to complex problems and delivery of complex projects.

This is an ongoing position. The work location for this position is Melbourne Various 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, 7 February 2024.

Other relevant information:

For this particular vacancy, priority consideration applies to Victorian Public Service (VPS) and select employees of the Victorian Public Sector who apply through the Jobs and Skills Exchange (JSE) jobs board platform.

Preferred candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening, including a Declaration and Consent form and a National Police Check.  

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.

For further information including the position description, key selection criteria and to apply visit www.careers.vic.gov.au