Campaigns Officer

environmentjobs.com; Sydney; On-site; AUD 107,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee benefits

Flexible working options

Job summary

NSW Environment Protection Authority in Parramatta is seeking a Campaigns Officer to support regulatory functions and drive environmental protection initiatives. You will contribute to day-to-day regulatory activities and respond to operational priorities across assigned regulatory areas.

The role requires understanding of EPA policies and environmental legislation, with experience in environmental protection areas such as air, water, noise, and waste.

Qualifications

• Sound understanding of the EPA's policies, practices and legislative requirements.
• Knowledge and experience in environmental protection areas such as air, water, noise, waste, chemicals, hazardous materials, radiation, and environmental planning.
• Ability to interpret and apply current environmental legislation.

Responsibilities

• Assist the EPA in day-to-day regulatory activities across assigned areas.
• Support regulatory programs and respond to operational priorities as required.

Skills

Policy knowledge

Environmental protection

Legislation interpretation

Job description

• Join a purpose-led organisation and make a difference to the environment and our community
• Remuneration starting from $119,292 plus superannuation
• Enjoy employee benefits and flexible working options
• Role based in Parramatta

The opportunity
We have an exciting opportunity for a Campaigns Officer to join the NSW Environment Protection Authority.

In this role, you will undertake a diverse range of day-to-day activities supporting the EPA’s legislative responsibilities across assigned regulatory areas. You will contribute to work involving major issues affecting the EPA, as well as activities across other regulatory functions and respond to operational priorities as required.

About you

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Sound understanding of the relevant policies, practices and legislative requirements that govern the EPA’s operations.
• Knowledge and experience in one or more environmental protection areas, including: air, water, noise, waste, chemicals, hazardous materials, radiation & environmental planning.
• Knowledge and experience in applying current relevant environmental legislation, with demonstrated ability to interpret other environmental legislation.

Please note that it is an essential requirement of this role for the successful candidate to have a Current Australian C Class Driver's Licence.

About the team

This role sits within the Regulatory Operations Division, which leads a unified, end-to-end regulatory approach across NSW through licensing, proactive regulation, compliance and investigations.

You’ll join a passionate, high-performing team with a strong track record of delivering regulatory programs and compliance operations that protect air, water, land and community health.

About us

As the environmental steward and regulator of our State we are committed to a sustainable future.

Our people are proud to play a role in protecting the environment of NSW. We partner with Aboriginal people, industry and the wider community to protect, restore and enhance our diverse ecosystems.

We bring scientific expertise, experience and actions to inspire innovative solutions as we transition our state to a circular economy.

As we respond to urgent current issues, including climate change, we educate and support our stakeholders to create an environmentally healthy future.

Join us on our mission to protect tomorrow together.

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion

If you require a reasonable adjustment for your application process, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at ***************@epa.nsw.gov.au and please mention reference REQ # 553440.

If you are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, please use ourAboriginal applicants guideto assist with applying for roles, or contact ourAboriginal Employment Pathways teamfor a yarn.

Michaela Burgess at ***************@epa.nsw.gov.au