Environment Officer (Waste and Emissions)

Position No: RIA3120510
Salary/Level: Level 4, $87,712 - $92,057 p.a. plus 11.5% Superannuation
Tenure: Permanent, Full-time
Location: Fremantle and Rottnest Island (commuting), Western Australia

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An opportunity for an Environment Officer (Waste and Emissions) has arisen in the dynamic Environment, Heritage and Parks team on Rottnest Island. Working with DBCA on Rottnest Island you will have access to benefits such as flex time and living and working on the beautiful A class reserve of Rottnest Island. The role is based split between the Fremantle and the Rottnest Island Offices and will provide a unique experience that you rarely get in similar jobs.  

The Environment Officer (Waste and Emissions) provides oversight of the waste services and emissions reporting and is involved in the environmental approvals for the operation and maintenance aspects of the Island.

The Environment Officer (Waste and Emissions) is responsible for:

• Coordination of the Emissions Reporting Plan and yearly reporting.
• Waste Contractor Management and oversight of waste streams on the island.
• Coordination of Sustainability programs.
• Provision of advice, assessment and support for island projects and development.

The role sits within the environmental approvals and compliance team and may include some fieldwork. Environment officers will be required from time to time to assist in other environmental works including wildlife management.

At RIA, we have adopted Leadership Expectations which provides a common understanding of the mindsets and expected behaviours required of all our employees and the public sector. In this role, you will demonstrate Personal Leadership to help drive positive change.

The successful applicant will be required to possess or obtain a current Working With Children Check and a current and satisfactory National Police Check prior to commencement.

About Us

We are a statutory authority of the Department of Biodiversity Conservation and Attractions (DBCA), one of Western Australia's largest state government agencies, providing exciting and challenging career opportunities in biodiversity conservation and park and natural resource management. We employ people with world-class scientific, policy, land and marine management, visitor services, research and educational skills.

In addition to the attractive salary and opportunities to contribute to biodiversity and environmental conservation initiatives, the department offers incentives including:

Benefits of working with us

The department offers a broad range of benefits with some listed here:

• Flexible working arrangements.
• 11.5% superannuation, full employer contribution and salary packaging options.
• 4 weeks annual leave with 17.5% loading paid as additional pay every December.
• 3 days additional public sector holidays each year.
• Cultural leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff.
• Access to study, bereavement, foster caring and parenting leave.
• A confidential employee assistant program (EAP) for you and your family, including psychology and counselling services.
• Well-established learning and development programs.

Application Instructions:

To allow the selection panel to make an accurate assessment of your application, please submit the following:

• A statement addressing the below requested criteria (in no more than three (3) pages).
• A current resume.

Selection Criteria

1. Understanding of and experience in the planning, delivery and evaluation of environment emissions reporting and sustainability programs.
2. Demonstrated experience in waste management services, including operations and contractor management.
3. Experience in undertaking audits, inspections and monitoring.
4. Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills including good influencing skills and ability to liaise effectively with diverse stakeholders.
5. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision as well as collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams including supervising and supporting team members to achieve results.
6. Applies and promotes the principles of equity, diversity and work health and safety in the workplace.

Please click “Apply” and you will be redirected to the WA Government Jobs Board website at https://search.jobs.wa.gov.au/ where you can submit your application online.

For further information about the Rottnest Island Authority, please visit https://ria.wa.gov.au/.

For further job-related information, please contact Rebecca Gabbitus on 0418 101 151.

Closing date: Friday, 13 December 2024 at 12 noon AWST (3pm AEDT). No late or pro forma applications will be accepted.