Environment Protection Officer

3 days ago

Canberra, Australia ACT Government Full time

The Office of the Environment Protection Authority (EPA) is seeking an Environment Protection Officer to work within the Water Regulation Unit and conduct regulatory activities related to water resources and lakes.

The EPA 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 activity-based work in a fun and creative environment.

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.

This position will report to the manager of the Water Regulation Team within the EPA. This position is part-time and weekly hours may change at short notice.

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
- A relevant tertiary qualification and/or other environmental qualifications related to natural resource management are highly desirable.
- Relevant qualifications and/or experience in licencing, inspections, and compliance are highly desirable.
- Demonstrated ability in the use of information technology and database systems.

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**Note**:This is a part time temporary position at 22.30 hours per week for 12 months, the salary noted will be pro rata.

**This **position will be moving to a new workplace designed for activity-based working (ABW). Under ABW arrangements, officers will not have a designated workstation/desk.

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**How to apply**:Applicants are to address the Selection Criteria located in the Position Description, outlining why you would be the best person for this position in no more than two pages and provide a current curriculum vitae and the names and contact of two referees.

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**Note**:
This is a temporary part time position at 22:30 hours per week for 12 months, the salary noted will be pro rata.

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