This position is fixed term full-time for 2 years. The Impact Assessor will work in an agile, multi-disciplinary team that provides advice and implements statutory requirements for environmental impact assessment of major projects under Victorian and Commonwealth legislation, including energy projects. The team delivers high quality and timely environmental impact assessments. The Impact Assessor will contribute technical expertise, authoritative advice, and sound project management of impact assessments and statutory processes.
Position Outcomes /Accountabilities
Collaborate and deliver on the project management of EIA to facilitate timely and robust assessments and statutory decision making for our EIA processes.
Contribute to efficient management of statutory processes on behalf of the Minister for Planning, including coordination with other statutory approvals/processes as required.
Effectively consult with and advise stakeholders, including internal, agency, proponent and community, in relation to processes under the EE Act and EPBC Act Bilateral Agreement.
Provide timely, authoritative written and verbal advice to departmental executives and the Minister for Planning on EIA processes, as well as specific procedures and requirements for our projects.
Key Selection Criteria
Project Delivery. Defines and plans tasks to be delivered to meet agreed outcomes; Coordinates and guides others in the execution of work activities; Monitors progress of tasks against plans and takes corrective action when required.
Working Collaboratively. Cooperates and works well with others in pursuit of team goals; Shares information and acknowledges others' efforts; Steps in to help others where required.
Communicate with Impact. Prepares and delivers logical sequential and succinct reports and presentations; Uses clear & concise language; Uses media appropriate to the audience and presents information to develop the understanding of the topic.
Stakeholder Management. Responds to clients' needs; Keeps the client or stakeholder up to date with issues and developments; Promptly follows through on inquiries, requests and complaints; Takes responsibility for correcting problems promptly.
Mandatory
A relevant tertiary qualification and demonstrated technical expertise in environmental impact assessment or aligned environmental discipline is required.
Experience delivering environmental impact assessments and/or delivering statutory environmental approval processes for large and/or complex projects.
We acknowledge and value the rights and interests of Indigenous Peoples in the protection and management of environmental values through their involvement in decisions and processes, and the application of traditional Indigenous knowledge.