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Senior Environmental Assessments Officer

SeniorFull-timeHybridAustraliaPosted 3 months agoVerified 13 hours ago
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About the job

The Senior Environmental Assessments Officer is a vital position within the NSW Telco Authority, focusing on delivering responsible environmental assessments and advice for critical telecommunications infrastructure across New South Wales. This job plays a key role in ensuring strong environmental and regulatory outcomes while collaborating with project managers, engineers, and other stakeholders. The team thrives on a culture of integrity, trust, and accountability, promoting a supportive environment for professional growth and development.

You'll be responsible for

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Leading environmental documentation

Leading the preparation, review and endorsement of environmental planning documentation, including Reviews of Environmental Factors (REFs) and site environmental plans.
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Providing specialist advice

Providing specialist advice on environmental planning legislation, approvals and policy requirements to support risk-informed decision-making.
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Coordinating compliance inspections

Coordinating inspections, audits, monitoring and reporting to provide assurance of compliance and support regulatory and executive reporting.

Key criteria

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Environmental science qualifications

Tertiary qualifications in environmental science or related discipline.

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Experience with environmental assessments

Demonstrated experience preparing and managing environmental assessments.

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Knowledge of NSW legislation

Strong working knowledge of NSW environmental planning legislation.

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5 criteria for this job
Environmental science qualifications
Tertiary qualifications in environmental science or related discipline.

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Experience with environmental assessments
Demonstrated experience preparing and managing environmental assessments.

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Knowledge of NSW legislation
Strong working knowledge of NSW environmental planning legislation.

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Communication skills
Well-developed written and verbal communication skills for complex issues.

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Current Class C driver licence
Valid Class C driver licence with willingness to travel across NSW.

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