Environmental Field Operations Specialist

NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA); Parramatta; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

NSW Environment Protection Authority seeks a Field Operations Officer to join the Waste and Resource Recovery Team in Parramatta. You will apply EPA legislation to environmental issues, conduct inspections, and support compliance across your assigned area, with opportunities to engage with industry, local government and communities to reduce risks to health and the environment.

You will contribute to specialist advice for industry assessments, licensing and permitting, and provide timely, clear

Qualifications

• Open, enthusiastic approach to learning and teamwork.
• Broad understanding of policies and statutory requirements that support EPA operations.
• Strong communication skills to explain regulatory requirements and write clear reports.
• Willingness to undertake inspections and investigate environmental incidents.
• Sound problem-solving and evidence-based decision making.

Responsibilities

• Undertake regulatory activities applying EPA legislation and address environmental issues in your area.
• Conduct inspections, compliance, and enforcement actions as needed.
• Collaborate with industry, local government and communities to reduce risks to health and environment.
• Contribute to specialist advice for industry assessments, licensing and permitting, and coordination of operations.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Problem solving

Regulatory understanding

Education

Current Australian C Class Driver's Licence

Tools

Driver's Licence (C Class)

Job description

NSW Environment Protection Authority seeks a Field Operations Officer to join the Waste and Resource Recovery Team in Parramatta. You will apply EPA legislation to environmental issues, conduct inspections, and support compliance across your assigned area, with opportunities to engage with industry, local government and communities to reduce risks to health and the environment.

You will contribute to specialist advice for industry assessments, licensing and permitting, and provide timely, clear