Senior Environmental Officer - East Perth, Australia - Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety

Description

Senior Environmental Officer
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Permanent Appointment

Would you like to work in a genuinely exciting, flexible and friendly work environment, which offers a range of benefits including flexible working hours, working at home, working in the field and working from a centrally located office close to the Perth CBD? Then the Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety (DEMIRS) is for you

About us

Here at DEMIRS we value diversity and appreciate every individual's perspective, bringing together a diverse and inclusive workforce to drive innovation and success. So, if you're an innovative and forward-thinking individual who values collaboration and wants to contribute to the next big discovery in the mining sector, protecting our workers' health and safety, protecting tenants and consumers, transforming energy supply and emissions, whilst rolling out new technology to deliver excellent customer service and achieve success, then DEMIRS is the agency for you.

The role

As a Senior Environmental Officer you will be part of a dynamic team and be responsible for undertaking environmental assessments of detailed and/or complex petroleum, geothermal and/or pipeline proposals. In this role, under limited supervision you will provide advice to the department's Executive, petroleum and energy sectors, public and industry organisations in relation to environmental legislation and policies and be involved in preparing technical advice and guidance for industry and other stakeholders. You will participate in divisional training programs, assist in preparing responses to ministerial and parliamentary questions, prepare written reports, documents and correspondence related to detailed and/or complex environmental assessments and make decisions and/or recommendations as required. You will contribute to maintaining divisional QMS business processes, participate in internal audits and assist in operational projects.

You will apply your well-developed compliance skills in carrying out the duties of an Inspector and by leading inspections and other compliance activities for petroleum, geothermal and pipeline operations, monitoring their compliance with approvals and legislative requirements. Additionally, you will be responsible for undertaking and managing incident and compliance investigations and mentoring and coaching less experienced staff members as required.

Your considerable knowledge and significant experience in environmental management and your ability to listen, understand and adapt your communication style to suit a range of audiences, will be key to your success in this role.

This opportunity

Please refer to the Job Description Form (JDF) attached for further information regarding the position, including any specific requirements, capabilities and pre-employment checks which will be assessed as part of the selection process.

This position is within the Petroleum Environment team, in the Petroleum and Energy Compliance Branch. We currently have two vacant full time permanent positions at Specified Calling Level 3, however, additional opportunities may arise within 12 months.

While this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancies, it may also be used to fill other similar vacancies (permanent, fixed-term, full-time or part-time) within the department for the next 12 months, from the date that the recruitment breach period has been finalised.

To be eligible for appointment, applicants must have a valid working visa (for fixed term appointments) or be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or have a visa to live and work indefinitely in Australia (for permanent appointments) at the time of application.

Further information

Please contact Ikae Brown, General Manager Petroleum and Energy Compliance on or via or visit our website. You can also keep up to date on DEMIRS achievements and activities by following us on LinkedIn.

How to apply

We ask for you to provide:

1. A detailed resume outlining your key achievements, work history, education and professional development.
2. A covering letter of no more than two (2) pages with further information about your knowledge and/or experience relevant to this role, in relation to the following points:
   • A Bachelor of Science degree in a relevant discipline (marine, environmental science, natural sciences, or natural resource management), or an approved equivalent qualification.
   • Considerable knowledge and significant experience in environmental management including the assessment of environmental aspects and risks associated with petroleum, geothermal and/or pipeline proposals.
   • Demonstrated ability to listen, understand and adapt communication style to suit a range of audiences, including the ability to negotiate effectively and convey information effectively via written and oral communication.

In the attached Applicant Information Pack, we offer further information on how to apply and the range of incentives offered to employees who work with DEMIRS. If you have any questions about employment conditions or the application process, please contact Namrata Bhattarai, Human Resource Officer on or email

To submit your application, click on the "Apply for Job" button at the bottom of this page. You will be asked to complete several questions, before attaching your resume and covering letter.

Please note: Applicants who do not provide a resume and a covering letter will not be considered.

Supporting diversity and inclusion

DEMIRS is committed to building and maintaining an inclusive and supportive workplace. We welcome all to apply, however, preference may be given to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, people of diverse sexualities and youth. This helps us ensure our workforce is diverse, effective and forward thinking, and is supported by the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA).

We are proud to be recognised as an Inclusive Employer for by Diversity Council Australia. Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion here.

Reasonable adjustments will be provided during our recruitment processes and in the workplace so you can fully participate.

CLOSING DATE: 4.00 pm on Monday, 27 May 2024 (AWST)

Please ensure you allow yourself sufficient time to lodge your application online; as applications that are in progress or submitted after this time will not be accepted. It is your responsibility to ensure your application is submitted on time.

We look forward to receiving your application and considering you for this exciting opportunity to join our team.

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