AddressSpecified Calling Level 3, $118,325 - $130,458 pa (PSCSAA 2022)
Permanent - Full Time
East Perth
2024-03-08 4:00 PM
Senior Environmental Officer
(MIN00050)
Are you looking for a position in which you could make your mark? Would you like to use your knowledge and expertise in our Mine Closure and Environmental Services Branch?
Would you like to work in a genuinely exciting, flexible and friendly work environment, which offers its people a range of benefits, including flexible working hours, working at home, in the field or in the office to help support you and get the best results possible for our community. Then the Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety (DEMIRS) is for you!
Here at DEMIRS we value diversity and appreciate every individual's perspective, bringing together a diverse and inclusive workforce to drive innovation and success. So, if you're an innovative and forward-thinking individual who values collaboration and wants to contribute to the next big discovery in the mining sector, protecting our workers' health and safety, protecting tenants and consumers, transforming energy supply and emissions, whilst rolling out new technology to deliver excellent customer service and achieve success, then DEMIRS is the agency for you.
The role
As a Senior Environmental Officer, you will provide high level specialist/technical advice to the department's Executive, minerals and energy sector, general public and industry organisations and assess complex native vegetation clearing applications.
This role involves preparing reports, documents and correspondence related to assessments, complex applications, providing recommendation for approval or rejection to the application, carrying out duties of inspector under mining and environmental legislation as required, leading complex inspections of mining operations and monitoring compliance by managing incident and compliance investigations. Additionally, you will be responsible for mentoring staff members as required, preparing technical advice, assisting in drafting guidance material for industry and other stakeholders.
Your significant experience in environmental management, assessment of aspects and associated risks as well as preparing reports on assessments, investigations or research will be key to your success in this role.
Please refer to the Form (JDF) attached for further information regarding the position, including any specific requirements, capabilities and pre-employment checks which will be assessed as part of the selection process.
While this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, it may also be used to fill other similar vacancies (permanent, fixed-term, full-time or part-time) within the department for the next 12 months.
Where will you work
This position is located in East Perth, accessible by public transport and reasonably priced City of Perth parking options nearby. Whether it's enjoying the tranquil Queens Gardens or the riverside foreshore, you'll be spoilt for choice for places for taking breaks. You will also enjoy onsite lifestyle facilities, including bike lockers, fully equipped change rooms and personal lockers. The Department gym is conveniently located across the road at 1 Adelaide Terrace. We offer an affordable gym membership, providing you with an opportunity to prioritise your health and well-being.
Further information
Please contact Adam Buck, Senior Environmental Officer on (08) 9222 3563 or visit our website. You can also keep up to date on DEMIRS achievements and activities by following us on LinkedIn.
How to apply
We ask for you to provide:
A detailed resume outlining your key achievements, work history, education and professional development and covering letter of no more than two (2) pages, addressing the following points:
- A Bachelor of Science, Environmental Science or Natural Resource Management degree or an approved equivalent degree.
- Considerable knowledge and significant experience in environmental management including the assessment of environmental aspects and risks associated with mineral and petroleum proposals
- Significant experience in preparing reports on complex environmental assessments, investigations and/or analytical research.
In the attached Applicant Information Pack, we offer further information on how to apply and the range of incentives offered to employees who work with DEMIRS. If you have any questions about employment conditions or the application process, please contact Natalie Freeman on (08) 6251 1524 or email RecruitmentandEngagement@demirs.wa.gov.au.
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