EL 1 - $115,663 - $124,403 per annum plus superannuation
This is an exciting time to join the Environment Approvals Division within the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water. The government has announced that it will establish a national Environment Protection Agency (EPA) as a strong independent environmental regulator with a mission to improve trust and transparency in the operation of national environmental laws. It is expected that the work of the division will transition to the independent EPA in the period ahead.
We are a modern regulator that works to a high professional standard to deliver better practice regulation. We use the best scientific evidence and sound judgement, and work with a wide range of stakeholders, to solve complex environmental challenges on a daily basis. Our work is engaging and meaningful and contributes to maintaining a resilient and healthy environment for all Australians.
Our primary role is regulation under Australian environmental laws. We manage environmental impact assessments to deliver ecologically sustainable development, and associated policy, data, governance, assurance and stakeholder engagement support functions.
Our work spans across Australia's terrestrial and marine environments, including Antarctica, to protect and manage Australia's unique plants, animals, habitats and places. And we work with a range of sectors including renewable energy (e.g., onshore and offshore wind farms), major infrastructure, airports, agriculture, residential housing, and mining and gas.
We engage with First Nations people and communities as part of the environmental impact assessment process. We also engage with a broad range of stakeholders including mining, business and industry peak bodies, farmers, environmental consultants, environmental non-government organisations, local communities, as well as state, territory and local governments.
The Branches and Sections in the Environment Approvals Division are generally responsible for the following :
The Environment Approvals Division is looking for Assistant Directors to fill a number of roles leading and managing Sections responsible for regulation and policy development.
As an Assistant Director, you will lead and manage a small team that has responsibility for a range of functions related to regulation under Australian environmental laws. In this role you will lead a team to :
We are seeking experienced and high performing applicants who demonstrate they will / do :
El1 Assistant Director • Adelaide, Australia