Environmental Policy Specialist

2 months ago

Canberra, ACT, Australia First People Recruitment Solutions Full time
About the Role

The Environment Protection Division is responsible for a wide range of regulatory and non-regulatory programs that protect the environment from harmful effects throughout the product life cycle.

The Waste Regulation and Stewardship Branch is responsible for different aspects of waste regulation and waste stewardship, including hazardous waste, waste plastics, waste tyres, waste glass, and waste paper.

The Hazardous Waste team is responsible for assessing permits for international hazardous waste movements and engaging with the Basel Convention and the Waigani Convention.

The focus of the work for the next 12 months is the domestic implementation of recent amendments to control nonhazardous e-waste, due to come into effect on 1 January 2025.

Key Responsibilities
  • Undertake research and analysis to inform, develop, and support evidence-based policy and legislation.
  • Understand and apply legislation, regulation, and policy frameworks.
  • Prepare and progress domestic policy implementation of the e-waste amendments.
  • Maintain productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders on policy and operational matters relating to e-waste, including coordinating regular stakeholder meetings.
Requirements
  • Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
  • Strong influencing skills to build and maintain a wide range of stakeholder relationships.
  • The ability to work effectively across the department and with our State and Territory colleagues.
  • Experience with RIS and international treaty making processes is also desirable.
What's on Offer

The successful candidate will be offered an APS6 hourly rate contract, notionally through to January 2025. Locations across Australia are considered.

As this role is with the Federal Government, only Australian citizens that hold a baseline clearance or a willingness to obtain will be considered for this vacancy.

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