Senior Permits Assessor

Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority is seeking a scientist/environmental impact assessment professional to join the Assessments and Permissions team in Townsville. The role focuses on environmental impact assessments, mitigation and post-permit management for activities within the Marine Park.

You will assess applications, provide technical advice, and help shape policy and processes to streamline decision-making while collaborating with internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in environmental or marine science or related discipline.
• Knowledge of the management framework for the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area.

Responsibilities

• Undertake environmental impact assessments for proposed activities in the GBRMP.
• Provide technical advice on permissions and related conditions.
• Coordinate with stakeholders and contribute to policy/process improvements.

Education

Tertiary qualifications in environmental or marine science

Job description

Full time, Permanent

1d ago , from Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority

We are seeking a scientist/environmental impact assessment professional to join our assessments and permissions team. The team works to protect the marine park whilst providing for a range of sustainable user experiences, varying from popular tourism activities, research permissions, structures and major projects.

This position is responsible for undertaking environmental impact assessments for proposed activities within the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, including impact mitigation, pre-application advice, and post permit management. The position will assess applications in accordance with the relevant legislation, policies and guidelines, make recommendations and provide technical advice on the issue of permissions and related conditions.

What you'll do

• Apply working knowledge, precedent and established legislation, policy, procedures and guidelines to manager, prepare and coordinate complex environmental impact assessments and permits relating to activities in the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park including provision of specialist and technical advice; research, interpretation and application of legislation in complex and/or sensitive situations; preparing briefing material and analytical reports and exercising delegations appropriately in relation to permit process and decisions.
• Build and sustain collaborative relationships, consult and partner with internal and external stakeholders on issues relating to environmental impact assessment and management within or adjacent to the Marine Park.
• Contribute to the development of policies and processes to streamline decision-making, improve regulatory practice, and drive continuous improvement in the delivery of permissions.
• Mentor and guide Permit Assessors within the broader team.

What you'll bring

• You are a problem solver with an eye for detail and proven ability to manage competing tasks and meet timeframes.
• You will have, or be able to quickly acquire, an ability to interpret and apply relevant legislation/policy, ideally in the marine environment.
• You will be experienced in negotiation, relationship and stakeholder management.
• You are resilient and enjoy being part of a collaborative team.
• You are supportive of strategic direction and can clearly articulate the organisation's goals

For more information about this opportunity, please contactEd Roberts, Assistant Director – Science, Government and Ports, Ph. (07) 4750 0***

Why join the Reef Authority?

At the Reef Authority, you'll build a meaningful career while helping protect one of the world's most iconic natural assets. We offer a supportive, flexible and purpose-driven workplace where your work has real impact.

You'll enjoy competitive APS employment conditions, including up to 15.4% employer superannuation, flexible working arrangements, wellbeing initiatives, professional development opportunities and a collaborative culture committed to protecting the Great Barrier Reef for future generations.

To be eligible for employment, candidates must be an Australian citizen at the time of application.

The position requires a Baseline security clearance. Successful candidates will be required to obtain and maintain a clearance at this level.

The successful candidate will be willing to provide identity documents and undergo an identity pre-employment check through a Document Verification Service.

• Tertiary qualifications (or equivalent experience) in environmental or marine science, environmental impact assessment, natural resource management, marine ecology or related discipline.
• Knowledge of the multiple uses of, and the management framework for the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area.

Notes

• The current position is ongoing however through this process may create a merit pool to fill similar ongoing and non-ongoing positions that become available within the next 18 months.

RecruitAbilityapplies to this vacancy. Under the RecruitAbility scheme, you will be invited to participate in further assessment activity for the vacancy if you choose to apply under the scheme; declare you have a disability; and meet the minimum requirements for the job. For more information visit:https://www.apsc.gov.au/recruitability

Employment with the Reef Authority is subject to:

• Conditions prescribed within the Public Service Act 1999.
• Australian Government Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA) granting a security clearance at the required level.
• Evidence of citizenship status.
• Evidence of qualifications required of the role.
• Evidence of a completed national police-check with no risks identified by the Reef Authority.
• The CEO of the Reef Authority, or their Delegate, approving a Notice of Engagement.