Regional Biodiversity Assessment Lead – East (Hybrid)

Regions, Environment, Climate Action and First Peoples - DEECA; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Regions, Environment, Climate Action and First Peoples - DEECA in Melbourne invites applications for a Regional Manager Biodiversity Assessment Services East. You will lead a team delivering high-quality biodiversity and environmental advice to support RECAFP and partner agencies.

The role focuses on risk management, policy and process reform, engagement with Traditional Owners, and the delivery of statutory environmental assessments across the East region, with hybrid work options and a

Qualifications

• Demonstrated understanding of Victorian and Commonwealth regulatory, legislative and policy frameworks that relate to biodiversity and the environment.
• Qualifications and expertise in environmental science, natural resource management, planning, or law, especially related to Victoria's environmental policy areas.
• Experience in developing and managing highly motivated teams in a complex environment to deliver on changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team providing high-quality biodiversity and environmental advice to support RECAFP Group and stakeholders.
• Manage risk to biodiversity, government and the community while guiding policy and process reforms.
• Contribute to input for regulatory processes and decision making.
• Develop and implement reforms to policies, processes and systems for biodiversity assessments.
• Provide strategic place-based expertise and foster an inclusive, high-performing workforce.

Education

Environmental science, natural resource management, planning, or law

Job description

Regions, Environment, Climate Action and First Peoples - DEECA in Melbourne invites applications for a Regional Manager Biodiversity Assessment Services East. You will lead a team delivering high-quality biodiversity and environmental advice to support RECAFP and partner agencies.

The role focuses on risk management, policy and process reform, engagement with Traditional Owners, and the delivery of statutory environmental assessments across the East region, with hybrid work options and a