Senior Project Officer (Environmental)

Please be advised that scheduled maintenance is to be undertaken on Saturday 25th May 2024 from 5 AM to 8 AM (AWST) and the system will be unavailable during this window.Convenience Buttons:Senior Project Officer (Environmental)Salary: Level 6, $110,309 - $121,569 pa, Public Sector CSA Agreement 2022
Location: Kununurra
Closing Date: 2024-06-17 4:00 PM (YYYY-MM-DD)Pillar/directorate:Industry and Economic DevelopmentBranch:Northern Agricultural DevelopmentTenure:Permanent - Full TimePosition Number:70190884Attachments:-
-Level 6 | Permanent – Full TimeThe Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) leads the sustainable development of Western Australia’s regions and agriculture, aquaculture, food and fisheries sectors. In everything we do, we take an approach to protect, grow and innovate WA’s economy, community and environment.About the opportunityDoes being part of a dynamic team located in the tropical north of Western Australia interest you? We are looking for an experienced Senior Project Officer with experience in environmental management and/or regulation to support the Ord project team, and other projects where required, to deliver sustainable development in support of Government and Departmental objectives.Set in a unique and picturesque landscape, you will operate out of Kununurra as part of an enthusiastic Northern Agricultural Development team. You will have the opportunity to contribute to the economic development of the region whilst protecting the natural environment and cultural values of the community.A qualification in Environmental Science or a related discipline is required, preferably at tertiary level. This position could be filled on either a full-time or part-time basis (
0.6FTE). The preferred location for this position is Kununurra, although candidates from Perth and Broome may be considered, in line with the department's flexible working arrangement policy. Candidates should express any preferences for flexible working arrangements upfront.There is currently one (1) permanent position available for immediate filling.This opportunity focuses on environmental deliverables within the Ord River Irrigation Area (ORIA). Responsibilities include environmental monitoring, compliance assessment, review and preparation of plans and reports, conducting analysis, and providing recommendations. Candidates with experience in project management, particularly with an environmental emphasis, are preferred for this position. The position also involves coordinating with relevant project teams, committees, and working parties.The ideal candidate will have significant knowledge and experience in environmental regulation and approvals (State and Federal), monitoring, management and/or compliance reporting. Knowledge of agricultural/horticultural production processes would be highly regarded but not essential. The ability to effectively engage with regional stakeholders and collaborate with other areas of the Department and across Government is required.The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, enthusiastic, work well in a team environment, and have a desire to live and work in the Kimberley region. For further information and special requirements for this role please see attached Job Description Form (JDF).Equity and DiversityAt DPIRD we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce and are an equal opportunity employer. We value and strongly encourage people with disabilities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, young people, women and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds to apply for positions within our agency.How to ApplyClick the Apply button and attach the following to your application:

• A comprehensive CV that highlights your skills, experience, and achievements including the details of two (2) referees.
• A cover letter of no more than two (2) pages in length demonstrating how your skills, knowledge and experience relate to the following Work Related Requirement/s:

• Role Specific: 1
• Core Capabilities: 3, 5,

It is recommended that you consider all information contained in the advertisement and any other related information. All Work-Related Requirements will be assessed during the selection process.Need further information?For a confidential conversation about the role, please contact , Environmental Manager, Northern Agricultural Development, on 0417 973 142, during office hours.If you experience technical difficulties applying online, please contact the RAMS Helpdesk on 1300 733 056 in the first instance. For further information about the recruitment process please contact our Employment team on (08) 6552 1943.Employment Conditions and Additional InformationDPIRD is an Emergency Management Agency, and all employees may be required to work or travel during, or outside of, normal business hours to assist with incidents and emergencies.Am I eligible to apply?To be eligible for a permanent appointment to the Western Australian public sector you must be an Australian citizen or have permanent residency status in Australia. To be eligible for a fixed term or a casual appointment you must have documentary evidence of your entitlement to live and work in Australia for the period as part of your application.You will be required to provide a current National Police Certificate (police clearance) before commencing employment. If not currently held, this must be acquired prior to appointment at the applicant’s expense.This process may be used to fill other same/similar fixed term, permanent, vacancies that arise in DPIRD at locations listed in this advert. In addition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position, the panel may select another suitable applicant from this selection process. Both of these options remain valid for a period of twelve (12) months from the approval of the initial recruitment decision.The recruitment process may include online written assessments, psychometric, cognitive or other testing, job-related tasks, video or live stream interviews, documentation and reference checks, or other assessment methodologies as required. We reserve the right to supplement the field of applicants via an executive search if required.Please ensure you have plenty of time to submit your application to allow for unanticipated problems, as late and proforma applications will not be accepted. (Please note: Online lodgement is system-generated. Any submissions on or after 4:00pm will not be accepted)