10967

Closes: 02 May 2024

Classification: Administrative Services Officer Class 5
Salary: $89,114 - $94,120 plus superannuation
Position No: 10967
Directorate: Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development
Advertised (Gazettal date): 11 April 2024
Contact Officer: DAVID POWER on DAVID.POWER@act.gov.au or (02) 6207 5311

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Details: The Environment Protection Authority (EPA), located within the Environment, Land and Technical Regulation Branch is seeking an Administrative Service Officer Grade 5 in the Environmental Quality team to contribute to regulatory functions, environmental analysis and the preparation of technical advice relating to environment protection and water resource management.
Access Canberra works across many different regulatory and customer service areas to support the delivery of regulatory reform and red tape reduction, drive government priorities, and implement new initiatives. We use a risk and harm approach to secure regulatory compliance through a broad range of enforcement tools aimed at those not doing the right thing to protect our community.

The Environmental Protection Authority sits within Access Canberra and is based out of the Dickson Office Block on Northbourne Avenue, we offer:

⦁ Interesting and fulfilling work in a unique government environment where you can see the impact you have on the Canberra community.
⦁ The opportunity to work with passionate, innovative, and experienced leaders who encourage and support you to develop your interests and expertise.
⦁ A flexible workplace with brand new, state of the art accommodation enabling activity-based work in a fun and creative environment.

The Office of the EPA consists of three teams. This position is within the Environmental Quality Team. The team comprises specialists in a range of environmental protection matters including environmental planning, air quality, hazardous materials contaminated site and waste management and the use of agricultural, veterinary and industrial chemicals.

The role of the position is to provide advice and data management support to Environment Protection Officers involved in natural resource management and regulatory investigations by maintaining the EPAs databases and information systems.

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 and linguistically diverse people and those who identify as LGBTIQ+ are encouraged to apply. Hear about CMTEDD from some of our staff.

Eligibility/ Other Requirements:

⦁ Relevant ICT qualifications or experience in database management is highly desirable.
⦁ Relevant qualifications or experience in geographic information systems is highly desirable.

Note: A merit pool will be established for this selection process which may be based on application and referees only. This position is in a workplace designed for activity-based working (ABW). Under ABW arrangements, officers do not have a designated workstation/desk. A mix of working from home and office-based work is expected for this position. A suitable office space at home is highly desirable, along with capacity to work in the Dickson Office Building as needed for meetings and other face-to-face work. Most staff are present in the office one-to-two days per week.

How to Apply:  Applicants should submit a supporting statement of no more than Three pages addressing the skills, knowledge and behaviour in relation to the duties/responsibilities listed in the Position Description, along with details of two referees and a current curriculum vitae

Applications should be submitted via the apply now button.

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