Field Operations Officer

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

We have an ongoing opportunity for a Field Operations Officer to join the EPA’s Waste and Resource Recovery Team and help protect our environment and support positive outcomes for the community.

You’ll undertake a diverse range of regulatory activities, applying EPA legislation to address environmental issues and support compliance across your assigned area. The role also provides opportunities to undertake inspections, compliance and enforcement activities, investigations, and work closely with industry, local government and communities to reduce risks to human health and the environment. You will also contribute to specialist advice to support industry assessments and planning, licensing and permitting, and operational coordination, depending on operational priorities.

If you’re looking for a varied regulatory role where your work can make a meaningful difference, we’d love to hear from you.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• An open and enthusiastic approach to learning and teamwork.
• A broad understanding of the policies, practices and statutory requirements that support the operations of the EPA.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain regulatory requirements and prepare clear, well-structured written reports.
• A willingness to undertake inspections and investigate environmental incidents to minimise harm to human health and the environment.
• Sound problem-solving skills with a commitment to fair, consistent and evidence-based decision making.

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.

This role closes on : 11:55 pm, Sunday 8 November 2026