Unit Head Operations

4 months ago

Hunter Valley, Australia NSW Environment Protection Authority Full time

**Unit Head Operations**

**_ Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW?_**
- Together, we create thriving environments, communities and economies._
- Join a world class organisation and make a difference to the environment
- Thrive in a supportive, collaborative and creative environment
- Remunerations starting from $142,529 plus superannuation
- Benefits and flexibility recognising work isn’t all you are passionate about
- 1 x temporary position available until 30 June 2025
- Role strictly based in Grafton region

**The Opportunity**

We have an exciting opportunity available for a Unit Head to join the EPA in our Regulatory Operations division. In this role you will manage the Unit to provide day to day frontline integrated service delivery using regulatory, advisory and other tools to protect the environment. This role is responsible for co-ordinating the delivery of EPA’s support services to various flood recovery programs across the Northern Rivers. The Unit works closely with Councils, other State Agencies, contractors and the community in tailoring environmental support services and ensuring the efficient delivery of flood recovery programs.

**About You**
- Developed and maintained strategic projects, proactive programs and improved compliance with contemporary environmental standards.
- Managed the involvement of staff in assessing breaches of legislation, licence conditions, and other reports of pollution or environmental harm and determine the most appropriate regulatory response to breaches in accordance with the EPA compliance policy.
- Undertake issues management for significant or controversial issues within the geographical or functional area.
- Consult and liaise on a regular basis with management and staff within the Region/Branch to seek expert advice to assist in the regulatory work and other EPA and specialist Branches to discuss the implementation of strategies, audits and campaigns.
- Oversee the drafting, issuing reviewing and issuing of written correspondence issued by the Region.
- Maintain effective financial planning and budgetary controls within delegations within the Unit.

**About the Team**

The Operations division is a dedicated team of environmental regulators who work to protect the environment and people from harm through the management of licensed premises and investigation of environmental incidents and complaints. If you are successful in the role, you will be working in a supportive, diverse, results driven team, who work across regional environmental protection matters.

For more information read the full **Role Description Unit Head Operations**

**About us**

As the environmental steward and regulator of our State we are committed to a sustainable future.

Our people are proud to play a role in protecting the environment of NSW. We partner with Aboriginal people, industry and the wider community to protect, restore and enhance our diverse ecosystems.

We bring scientific expertise, experience and actions to inspire innovative solutions as we transition our state to a circular economy.

As we respond to urgent current issues, including climate change, we educate and support our stakeholders to create an environmentally healthy future.

Join us on our mission to protect tomorrow together.

**_ Why work for us?_**
- EPA people are energised by our purpose and focussed on the environment and we invite all our team members to:_
- _Be part of protecting what matters_**_ - be purpose led_**_ making a meaningful impact to the environment, economy and communities delivering for a better NSW_
- _Do more and be inspired together - be members of _**_Passionate_**_ united teams who protect the environment and each other through care, trust and collaboration._
- _Bring who you are and grow with us -_ we put _**_People_**_ first creating a culture where everyone can be themselves, respecting and developing our diverse skills & aspirations and prioritising our safety and wellbeing._

Some additional benefits to working for us include:

- A competitive salary and leave entitlements, salary packaging to save tax, fitness passport and free & confidential counselling services
- Opportunities and pathways for learning and developing your skills with access to online and face to face training and mentoring
- Flexible work arrangements
- Opportunities to make an impact and help shape the future for our environment
- Interesting and challenging work aligning with personal values that allow you to reach your full potential
- Recognition programs

In our inclusive and accessible workplace, differences are embraced, contributions are valued, and everyone has a sense of connection and belonging. The EPA supports various employee affinity groups, practice flexible working, offer job share and workplace adjustments.

The EPA is an independent statutory authority which sits within the Department of Planning and Environment.

**To Apply**

An inherent requirement of this role also i

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