Hazardous Waste Policy Officer

6 days ago


Canberra, Australia Onpoint 365 Full time

Initial contract of 8-months with up to 24 months available in extensions
- Remote and flexible working arrangements available
- Competitive rates at an EL1 level

**Hazardous Waste Policy Officer**
- **Initial contract of 8-months with up to 24 months available in extensions**:

- **Remote and flexible working arrangements available**:

- **Competitive rates at an EL1 level**:

- **Baseline clearance or the ability to obtain**

Our Federal Government client is seeking a
**Hazardous Waste Policy Officer** who can provide expertise and technical knowledge in areas related to international hazardous waste matters and regulatory practice

**About the role**:

- Prepare legislation documents and technical guidance in relation to hazardous waste
- Handle complex hazardous waste’s enquiries and other related matters
- Review, refresh and create documentation to support regulatory matters
- Attend online international meetings and translate international requirements into the development of Australian legislation
- Provide advice, briefings, and correspondence as required
- Support permit officers with permit assessments

**Ideally you will have**:

- Demonstrated understanding of and experience in dealing with technical issues and legislation matters in relation to identification, handling, transport, and disposal/recycling of hazardous wastes
- Demonstrated experience in working for a Regulator
- Practical experience with the development and implementation of legislative change
- Proven ability to work under limited supervision with responsibility for specific tasks
- Strong analytical problem-solving skills, and the ability to provide sound policy advice

**Desirable**:

- Familiarity with the Basel Convention
- Familiarity with the OECD Decision of the Council on the Control of Transboundary Movements of Wastes Destined for Recovery Operations (the OECD Decision)
- Familiarity with the Convention to Ban the Importation into Forum Island Countries of Hazardous and Radioactive Wastes and to Control the Transboundary Movement and Management of Hazardous Wastes within the South Pacific (Waigani Convention) and the Act

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