Natural Environment Programs Officer

1 month ago


Barwon Downs, Australia Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning Full time

The purpose of the Natural Environments Program Officer (Roads) is to coordinate the timely provision of technical advice to support decision making processes, with a focus on environmental impacts of road projects. The position sits within the Natural Environments Programs team and reports to the Program Manager, Natural Environment, Barwon South West Region.
The key responsibility of the role is to ensure biodiversity assets are recognised, and appropriately considered and conserved through the planning and approvals processes for roads projects.
The Forest, Fire and Regions Group plays a critical role in the delivery of integrated, accessible, and high-quality land and natural resource management for Victorians and protection against and management of fires and emergencies.
As a large diverse Group, it provides opportunities to make a positive impact on Victoria's natural environment and communities while offering its employees variety of work and challenges.
Forest, Fire and Regions Group is committed to developing and promoting an organisation that is flexible, agile, and innovative. They give staff the tools, development opportunities and responsibility to deliver to high standards and continually improve.
Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications
- Good technical knowledge and understanding of biodiversity issues, legislation and policy, specifically the Native Vegetation regulations and the Flora and Fauna Guarantee Act 1988, is mandatory
- An appropriate tertiary qualification in science or natural resource management is desirable.
- Knowledge and experience in threatened species management, including environmental assessments is desirable

This is a fixed term position available until 31 December 2024. The work location for this position is flexible within the Barwon South West Region.
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 Tuesday, 10 January 2023.

**Other relevant information**:
To be eligible for appointment to this role, applicants will possess corresponding work rights for the advertised employment period. Appointment to an ongoing position is only available to an Australian/New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.
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