Environment Protection Officer

1 week ago


Canberra, ACT, Australia ACT Government Full time

The Environment Protection Authority, located within the Construction, Utilities and Environment Protection Branch is seeking a Technical Officer (Level 3) to work in the Environmental Quality Team.


Access Canberra works across many different regulatory and customer service areas to support the delivery of regulatory reform and red tape reduction, drive government priorities, and implement new initiatives.

We use a risk and harm approach to secure regulatory compliance through a broad range of enforcement tools aimed at those not doing the right thing to protect our community.

The Environmental Protection Authority sits within Access Canberra and is based out of the Dickson Office Block on Northbourne Avenue, we offer:

  • Interesting and fulfilling work in a unique government environment where you can see the impact you have on the Canberra community.
  • The opportunity to work with passionate, innovative, and experienced leaders who encourage and support you to develop your interests and expertise.
  • A flexible workplace with brand new, state of the art accommodation enabling activitybased work in a fun and creative environment.
The Office of the Environment Protection Authority consists of three teams. This position is within the Environmental Quality Team.

The team comprises specialists in a range of environmental protection matters including environmental planning, air quality, hazardous materials contaminated site and waste management and the use of agricultural, veterinary and industrial chemicals.


The Environmental Quality team is responsible for administering and ensuring compliance with the Environment Protection Act and Regulation, focusing on environmental authorisations, reviews, planning referrals and inspections to deter people causing negative impacts on the environment.

Team members participate in local and national initiatives and working groups related to their areas of expertise and implement National Environmental Protection Measures and National Environmental Management Plans within the Territory.

The ACT Public Service supports workforce diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace.

As part of this commitment, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse people and those who identify as LGBTIQ+ are encouraged to apply.

Hear about CMTEDD from some of our staff.

Eligibility/Other Requirements:

  • Current ACT or equivalent Driver's licence
  • Bachelor of Environment or equivalent qualification is desirable
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Note:This is a temporary position available immediately until 14 July 2023 with the possibility of permanency.

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