Assistant Director, Impact Assessment

3 days ago


Canberra, Australia ACT Government Full time

Are you a leader with experience working in planning and environmental assessment? Do you like a fast-paced work environment and critically analysing information to make decisions? Do you have strong written communication and leadership skills? Then Assistant Director in Impact Assessment is the job for you

The Statutory Planning Division is seeking an Assistant Director who has experience managing a wide range of environmental, planning and/or development assessment processes. In this role, the Assistant Director will be responsible for undertaking environmental impact assessment and development assessment in accordance with the _Planning and Development Act 2007_.

The role will also require project management of strategic assessment projects and also involves some regulatory reform work and will require flexibility and adaptability to respond to a range of requests.

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 diverse people and those who identify as LGBTIQ, are encouraged to apply.

**Eligibility/Requirements**

Experience or qualifications in natural resource management, environmental sciences, local and regional planning, environmental law or government administration would be an advantage.

**Notes**: This is a temporary position available immediately for up to 12 months.

An order of merit will be established from this selection process and may be used to fill future identical vacancies over the next 12 months.

**Note**:
This is a temporary position available immediately for up to 12 months.



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