Native Vegetation Specialist (Hybrid) — Policy & Compliance

Department for Environment and Water · $94,769 - $109,787 p.a. (PO2).; Adelaide; Hybride; AUD 95 000 - 110 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Hybrid work model

Free entry into DEW Parks

Salary Sacrifice Benefits

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Fitness Passport Program

Résumé du poste

Department for Environment and Water in Adelaide, SA, seeks a Native Vegetation Officer to apply scientific expertise to implement the Native Vegetation Act 1991 and Regulations 2017. You will assess clearance applications, advise on conservation outcomes and support compliance across the state.

The role balances science, policy and stakeholder engagement to deliver positive environmental outcomes, with a hybrid work model and benefits across SA.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of native vegetation management, ecology or related field.
• Experience interpreting environmental legislation, policy or regulatory frameworks.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement capabilities.
• Experience preparing technical reports, recommendations and advice.

Responsabilités

• Assess and coordinate applications to clear native vegetation in accordance with legislative requirements.
• Provide expert scientific and technical advice on native vegetation protection, management and conservation.
• Support compliance activities, including field assessments and investigations where required such as Environmental Impact Statements.
• Assist the Native Vegetation Council and committees in evaluating native vegetation offsets and compliance matters.
• Contribute to policies, procedures and systems that support native vegetation management programs.
• Build relationships with external stakeholders including government agencies, industry and landholders.
• Deliver timely advice on the interpretation and application of legislation to internal stakeholders including the Minister and Native Vegetation Council.
• Assess applications for native vegetation clearance under current planning regimes within statutory timeframes.

Connaissances

Native vegetation

Environmental regulation

Stakeholder engagement

Technical reporting

Policy interpretation

Data analysis

Formation

Environmental science degree

Description du poste

Department for Environment and Water in Adelaide, SA, seeks a Native Vegetation Officer to apply scientific expertise to implement the Native Vegetation Act 1991 and Regulations 2017. You will assess clearance applications, advise on conservation outcomes and support compliance across the state.

The role balances science, policy and stakeholder engagement to deliver positive environmental outcomes, with a hybrid work model and benefits across SA.