Emc Compliance Officer

The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority manages the assessment and compliance with Marine Park permissions which are required under the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Zoning Plan 2003.
Permissions are required for a variety of commercial, tourism, research, education and other activities performed within the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park.
This position is responsible for assisting in the management and delivery of the Marine Parks permission compliance program which includes management of compliance with Environmental Management Charge (EMC) obligations.
EMC is associated with most commercial activities, including tourism operations, non-tourist charter operations, and facilities operating under a permit issued by the Reef Authority.
For most tourism operations, Marine Park visitors participating in a tourist activity are liable to pay the charge to the permit holder, who then remits the charge to the Reef Authority.
Permit holders then lodge quarterly tourism visitation data (logbooks) through EMC Online.
The position works closely with internal compliance and application assessment teams, external government agencies and the tourism and reef research industries to support positive compliance outcomes.
The position assists with the management of reef-wide desktop and field audits across all Marine Park permission types, preparation of official correspondence such as advisory letters and audit reports, researching and analysing reports of non-compliance relating to permit compliance.
About You
You are a problem solver with an eye for detail and proven ability to manage competing tasks and meeting timeframes.
You will have, or be able to quickly acquire, an ability to interpret and apply relevant policy/legislation, ideally in the marine environment.
You will be experienced in negotiation, relationship and stakeholder management.
You are resilient, have a strong sense of duty and enjoy being part of a cohesive team.
Key Responsibilities
Undertake regulatory compliance associated with Marine Park permissions and the Environmental Management Charge (EMC) including the research, interpretation and application of relevant Commonwealth legislation, policy, procedures and guidelines.
Be accountable for the accurate collection and reconciliation of revenue from the EMC according to legislative and policy requirements.
Under guidance from the Permits Compliance Manager, assist with post-permit requirements and EMC compliance processes including providing advice and education to permit holders, preparation of official correspondence such as advisory letters, administration and record keeping.
Provide accurate advice, investigate, resolve queries and liaise effectively with internal and external stakeholders, both orally and in writing.
Work collaboratively with other members of the section, and actively participate in and contribute to continuous improvement of practices and procedures that achieve more efficient business outcomes
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Eliza Sen Gupta, Acting Assistant Director – Permission Systems and Compliance, Ph. 07 4750 0***
Eligibility
To be eligible for employment, candidates must be an Australian citizen at the time of application.
The position requires a Baseline security clearance.
Successful candidates will be required to obtain and maintain a clearance at this level.
The successful candidate will be willing to provide identity documents and undergo an identity pre-employment check through a Document Verification Service.
How to apply
Please ensure you read the instructions below and on the Position Description carefully, noting failure to address identified requirements may lead to your application being deemed ineligible.
You will be required to prepare a response document ("pitch") in MSWord or PDF format using standard margins and size 11 Arial font.
Please prepare a 'pitch', as outlined in the Position Description, in relation to the advertised role, outlining:
how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities would enable you to perform the duties and meet the technical and behavioural capabilities of the role.
any specific examples or achievements that demonstrate your ability to perform the role.
how you meet the eligibility requirements and qualifications for the position.
When crafting your response, we encourage you to review 'Cracking the Code' and the relevant Australian Public Service Work Level Standards which can be found on the Australian Public Service Commission website: .
Please complete your application online and provide:
your 'pitch' (as described above and in the position description).
proof of Australian citizenship (an Australian Passport or Australian Birth Certificate)
a current curriculum vitae (resume)
PLEASE NOTE: - The panel may not consider additional information such as a cover letter or content exceeding the page limit.
Notes
The current position is non-ongoing however through this process may create a merit pool to fill similar ongoing and non-ongoing positions that become available within the next 18 months.
RecruitAbility applies to this vacancy.
Under the RecruitAbility scheme, you will be invited to participate in further assessment activity for the vacancy if you choose to apply under the scheme; declare you have a disability; and meet the minimum requirements for the job.
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Employment with the Reef Authority is subject to:
Conditions prescribed within the Public Service Act 1999.
Australian Government Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA) granting a security clearance at the required level.
Evidence of citizenship status.
Evidence of qualifications required of the role.
Evidence of a completed national police-check with no risks identified by the Reef Authority.
The CEO of the Reef Authority, or their Delegate, approving a Notice of Engagement.