Senior Permits Assessor

The Position

As part of our assessments and permissions team, you would be working to protect the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park whilst providing for a range of sustainable user experiences varying from tourism, education, research, facilities and monitoring.

You will undertake the assessment of permit applications in accordance with relevant legislation, policies and guidelines; make recommendations; and provide advice on permissions and related conditions. You will be responsible for a range of moderately complex tasks with a key focus on taking a risk-based approach to impact assessments, including recommending mitigation and management for proposed activities and provision of post-permit advice.

The Person

The suitable candidate will be agile and adaptive in the way they work, open to change and willing to explore innovative ways of working. When you work for us, you understand that leadership exists at all levels and you display this at all times. You work collaboratively to deliver results and display the personal drive and integrity expected of an Australian Public Service (APS) employee.

• You are a problem solver with an eye for detail and proven ability to manage competing tasks, balance conflicting priorities and meet established timeframes.
• You possess, or have the ability to obtain, a thorough understanding of sewage discharge management and water quality management.
• You will be experienced in negotiation, relationship, and stakeholder management.
• You will have experience in implementing and applying relevant legislation, policy and procedures, ideally in the marine environment.
• You are resilient and enjoy being part of a collaborative team.
• You can work with limited direction, applying judgement and logic appropriately.
• You are extremely organised when working in a complex, fast-paced, office environment.
• You have proven ability in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships within work groups and with external agencies or service providers.

First Nations People are strongly encouraged to apply for this role.

Duties: * Apply working knowledge, precedent and established legislation, policy, procedures and guidelines to manage, prepare and coordinate moderately complex environmental impact assessments and marine park permits relating to activities in the GBRMP including:

• Provision of specialist and technical advice that is informed, timely, practical, transparent and risk-based.
• Research, interpretation and application of legislation in complex and/or sensitive situations.
• Preparing briefing material and analytical reports.
• Exercising delegations appropriately in relation to permit processes and decisions.
• Build and sustain collaborative relationships, consult and partner with internal and external stakeholders on issues relating to environmental impact assessment and management within or adjacent to the Marine Park.
• Contribute to the development of policies and processes to streamline decision-making, improve regulatory practice, and drive continuous improvement in the delivery of permissions systems decisions.
• Mentor and guide Permit Assessors within the broader team.

As an APS employee you may be reassigned to a different set of duties at the same classification level at the discretion of the agency head (CEO), taking account of operational requirements in the agency. nrmjobs.com.au/job/20015392

Date published:

25-Nov-2022

Closing date:

05-Dec-2022