Environment Officer (Biodiversity)

• Exciting opportunity available with a strong focus on Biodiversity
• Permanent full time role offering flexibility and career progression
• Located in Parramatta

The opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity for an Environment Officer to be a part of our Business Services Division  within Roads and Maritime Services (RMS). This position plays a key role in the Environment Branch in promoting the consistent application of environmental legislation, government and RMS environmental policy and procedures to support the delivery of a full range of RMS activities including various infrastructure development programs.

Reporting to the Senior Environment Specialist (Biodiversity), you will be responsible for providing expert advice and assistance to staff and RMS contractors on a range of environmental planning, environmental management, assessment and compliance requirements for RMS activities with a focus on biodiversity to achieve required Government environmental outcomes and meet the expectations of the community of New South Wales.

In this role your key accountabilities will include;

Providing advice and assistance in the development and implementation of practical and effective environmental strategies, guidelines, policies and procedures to support the management and resolution of environmental matters.

Providing advice to Project Management, Infrastructure Development staff and regional environment staff on environmental responsibilities and contribute to the development of environmental programs and deliver environmental education to assist compliance with legislative requirements.

Undertake site inspections and environmental audits in accordance with RMS policies and procedures to promote continuous improvement in environmental performance and compliance with regulatory, contractual and system requirements.

Review and prepare comprehensive environmental assessment documentation to support the assessment of environmental impacts.

We are looking for a highly motivated individual with demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the NSW and federal environmental regulatory framework. You will be required to hold relevant tertiary qualifications in environmental science, environmental planning, environmental management or related discipline. To be successful in this role you will have experience in monitoring and evaluating environmental performance, as well as experience in providing constructive advice and guidance to improve environmental outcomes in the planning and operation phases of construction and maintenance activity.

For more information on this position, view the role description here.

About us

Roads and Maritime Services is one of Australia's leading public sector agencies, with more than 5,500 employees and an annual budget of $5.5 billion.

As part of Transport for NSW we are responsible for implementing strategic and essential frontline services to the people of NSW who use roads, harbours and waterways. 
 
We improve the movement of people by various transport modes, including public transport (bus and ferry), cycling and walking, as well as motor vehicles. We also deliver initiatives to improve the movement of goods on the freight network, by improving accessibility and infrastructure, with a focus on reliability, productivity and safety initiatives.
 
We offer diverse and challenging career opportunities for professional and technical specialists, trades, and people interested in making a difference to transport operations and road safety in New South Wales. 

Benefits

When you join Roads and Maritime Services, you become part of a forward-thinking organisation that offers generous working conditions, flexible working options and a real commitment to developing your skills.

As the key agency in NSW for road safety, traffic management and planning, road building and maintenance, as well as improving maritime safety, we want our staff to reach their full potential.

Remuneration package - RMS USS Grade 9 ($106,419 - $114,402), plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading.

For more information on Employee Benefits at Transport please click here.

Our commitment to Diversity 

Great people come from all walks of life and at Transport for NSW we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and flexible workforce which reflects the community and the customers we serve.

Essential requirements

Relevant tertiary qualification in environmental science, environmental planning, environmental management or related discipline.

Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the NSW and federal environmental regulatory framework.

Demonstrated ability to undertake specialist review of environmental impact assessment documentation with a focus on biodiversity including threatened species.

Capacity to monitor and evaluate environmental performance and experience in providing constructive advice and guidance to improve environmental outcomes in the planning and operation phases of construction and maintenance activity.

Sound knowledge and experience in the identification, assessment and effective management, minimisation or avoidance of environmental impacts and risks.

Demonstrated ability to undertake analysis of complex and technical environmental subject matter to develop balanced environmental strategies, guidelines and/or policy statements.

How to apply

To apply for this position, please submit a resume and brief covering letter (no longer than two pages) which addresses how;

1. Your skills and experience suit the role.

2. Your most significant and relevant achievement in Biodiversity assessment.

Applications close: 11:59pm on Sunday, 24 June 2018

For more information on how to apply for a role in the NSW Public Sector please click here or for more information on site Roads & Maritime  please click on link provided.

For any enquiries, please contact Louisa Rebec on 02 8849 2396 and quote reference 00006873.

Please note: successful candidate will need to undertake background checks and criminal record checks.