Liaison Officer

APS 6 - $91,944 - $104,393
- Environment Information Australia
- Adelaide - SA, Canberra - ACT, Darwin - NT, Hobart - TAS, Melbourne - VIC, Perth - WA, Sydney - NSW
- Partner with scientists and policy makers to shape research projects to inform environmental decision-making.
- Liaise with experts across multiple disciplines to maximise the impact of environmental science.
- Work in a professional, diverse and supportive team with a wide range of skill sets and backgrounds.

**Identified Position**

This position is an ‘Identified’ position which signifies that the role has a strong involvement in issues relating to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. The successful applicant must have an understanding of the issues affecting Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people and an ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander People.

**Who we are**

Environment Information Australia (EIA) has been created to provide access to authoritative sources of high-quality environmental information as set out in the Nature Positive Plan: better for the environment, better for business (Nature Positive Plan) released in December 2022. EIA’s vision is to lead on, and be an enduring source of shared national, trusted and accessible environmental data and information for nature positive outcomes. We are dedicated to unlocking the full value of environmental data. Our goal is to assist regulators, researchers, policymakers, investors and proponents in accessing relevant environmental data precisely when needed, serving its intended purpose effectively. This will enable us to effectively track and report on environmental outcomes.

The Environmental Economics, Science and Reporting (EESR) Branch supports enhanced environmental decision making by enabling better use of science, research and environmental-economic accounts and reporting. We work closely with First Nations peoples, scientists, economists and policy experts to deliver an integrated and high-quality evidence base.

Science Partnerships Section (SPS) maximises the positive impact of science and research on policies, programs, First Nations peoples, and Australia at large, and takes a leadership role in environmental science across the department. SPS stewards the National Environmental Science Program (NESP), a $149 million investment in environmental science to improve decision-making.

**The Job**

Liaison Officers are the interface between NESP Hubs and the Department. They develop and manage collaborative relationships with hub leaders, researchers from numerous institutions and policy and program staff across DCCEEW to maximise the impact of NESP.
Duties include:

- Working closely with DCCEEW colleagues to ensure the impact of research is felt in relevant policy areas.
- Maintaining visibility and connection of science and policy priorities.
- Facilitating and supporting hub engagement with the department, including providing opportunities for co-design.
- Monitoring program progress, including tracking milestones and deliverables.
- Assessing research plans and annual reports to ensure compliance with program guidelines.

**Knowledge and Experience**
Experience in any of environmental science, translating science and policy, or program management will be advantageous but is not essential.

**Skills and Capabilities**
To be successful in this role, you will need:

- Ability to work in a team environment and provide a high level of leadership in a culturally diverse workplace.
- Highly developed planning and policy skills with an ability to manage competing priorities, while achieving results with limited supervision.
- Demonstrated ability to think strategically, exercise sound judgement and manage risk.
- High level written, interpersonal and verbal communication skills, including the abilities to effectively negotiate and analyse information from a variety of sources to provide strategic advice.
- Ability to work across team, branch and division boundaries, including directly with the SES, to understand diverse needs and achieve outcomes.
- An understanding of the role Indigenous Knowledge can play in environmental science and policy.

**Desirable Qualifications**
- Education or experience in environmental science is useful but not essential to succeed in this role.

**Eligibility**

**Citizenship -**To be eligible for employment with the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water you must be an Australian citizen.

**Pre-employment Check -** Your suitability for employment will be assessed through a pre-employment screening process. This process includes a requirement to undergo and satisfy a National Police Check, referee checks, character clearance and where required a pre-employment medical assessment, specified mandatory qualification(s) validation and a probation period of 6 months.

**For additional information, please read the Job Description below.