Environmental Assessment Officer

**_Together we shape thriving communities, public spaces, places and economies._**
- Work in a role that is challenging, rewarding and positively impacts the State.
- Multiple temporary and ongoing opportunities with the creation of a talent pool for opportunities which may become available over the next 18 months
- Office location - Parramatta with flexible working supported
- Salary relative to experience and ranges from $112,479.00 to $126,745.00 + super

**_ Are you interested in broadening your experience in environmental impact assessment and work on a broad range or projects across NSW? Do you want to help shape innovation in new technologies, sustainable industries, facilitate new projects in the Aerotropolis and meet targets for net zero emissions? We are looking for environmental management, planning, science or engineering professionals._**

**What’s in it for me?**

Join our team for a **fantastic culture** with dynamic collaboration and **genuine long-term career support**. We offer **flexibility in work arrangements**, diverse and fulfilling assignments, and prioritise **work/life balance**and wellbeing with initiatives like flex leave and access to support programs. Additionally, we are committed to **fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace** where everyone feels welcome, respected, and empowered to succeed.

Be part of an organisation and team that values growth and learning and provides training and employment opportunities to help you reach your career goals.

**The role**

In this role you will:

- Deal with projects across metropolitan Sydney, Regional NSW and coastal waters of the State
- Help facilitate innovative industries and new technology projects
- Establish and maintain professional working relationships with other key agencies such as the EPA, TfNSW, Sydney Water, Parkland Authorities, local Councils and Regional NSW
- Respond to new initiatives in net zero emissions, sustainable technologies and innovation such as in energy production, food growing and plastic recycling
- Assess and provide recommendations on a broad range of projects managed by the team
- Assist with new policy and legislative initiatives relevant to the role

For more information read the full Role Description**:Environmental** Assessment Officer**

**What you will bring to the role**
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, to effectively convey ideas and collaborate with team members.
- Strong problem-solving abilities to navigate complex challenges and adapt to evolving situations.
- Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment.
- Strong teamwork and collaboration skills, with a willingness to contribute to group efforts and support colleagues in achieving objectives as you work collaboratively within the assessment team to deliver State significant projects.
- Outstanding stakeholder engagement skills, fostering strong relationships and ensuring alignment with diverse stakeholders to achieve outcomes.

**What is an essential requirement**:

- Degree in environmental science or management, engineering, planning or other relevant discipline
- Willingness to travel and (minimum) Class C Driver’s License.

**About us**

The Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI) improves the liveability and prosperity of NSW. To achieve this, we: create vibrant, productive spaces and precincts; manage lands, assets and property effectively and deliver affordable and diverse housing. We strive to be a high-performing, world-class public service organisation that celebrates and reflects the full diversity of the community we serve and builds the cultural capability of our department to improve outcomes with and for Aboriginal people, communities and entities.

We are an inclusive and accessible workplace, where your individual contributions are valued, and where everyone is encouraged to feel a sense of connection and belonging. DPHI supports various employee affinity groups, practices flexible working, offers job share and workplace adjustments.

**Join us**

Applications close **11.55pm** **Wednesday 5 February 2025**
- A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available over the next 18 months._