Senior Permits Assessor - Reef Impact & Permitting

Great Barrier Reef Marine Park · $88,833.00 - $96,829.00; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 89,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Reef Authority in Townsville seeks a scientist/environmental impact assessment professional to lead environmental impact assessments for activities within the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, including mitigation, pre-application advice, and post-permit management.

You will apply relevant legislation, policies and guidelines, provide specialist and technical advice on permissions, and work with stakeholders to improve regulatory practice and decision-making.

Qualifications

• Experience in environmental impact assessment
• Ability to interpret and apply legislation/policy in the marine environment
• Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills
• Detail-oriented with proven time-management abilities

Responsibilities

• Apply legislation and guidelines to manage complex environmental impact assessments and permit decisions.
• Build and sustain collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders on assessment and management issues.
• Contribute to policy and process improvements to streamline decision-making and regulatory practice.
• Mentor and guide Permit Assessors within the team.

Skills

Problem solving

Stakeholder management

Legislation interpretation

Negotiation

Team collaboration

Job description

Reef Authority in Townsville seeks a scientist/environmental impact assessment professional to lead environmental impact assessments for activities within the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, including mitigation, pre-application advice, and post-permit management.

You will apply relevant legislation, policies and guidelines, provide specialist and technical advice on permissions, and work with stakeholders to improve regulatory practice and decision-making.