About The Role

As an Environmental Officer you will be responsible for undertaking environmental assessments of detailed and/or complex petroleum proposal applications, providing specialist/technical advice to the department's Executive, minerals and energy sector, general public and industry organisations in relation to environmental legislation and policies under limited supervision.

Additionally, this role also assists with preparing reports, documents and correspondence related to complex environmental assessments and makes decisions and/or recommendations as required. You will carry out the duties of an Inspector and undertake field inspections/audits of petroleum operations to monitor for compliance with legislative requirements and assist in incident and compliance investigations. Your skills in mentoring and coaching and experience in preparing technical advice, assisting in drafting guidance material for industry and other stakeholders will be key to your success in this role.

The Role:

• Under limited supervision:
• Undertake assessments of complex petroleum proposal applications.
• Provide specialist/technical advice to the department's Executive, minerals and energy sector, general public and industry organisations applying to environmental legislation relating to the resources industry.
• Prepare reports, documents and correspondence related to complex environmental assessments and make decisions and/or recommendations as required.
• Carry out the duties of an Inspector and undertake field inspections/audits of petroleum operations to monitor for compliance with legislative requirements of industry.
• Undertake incident and compliance investigations.
• Assist in the mentoring and coaching of less experienced staff members as required.
• Prepare technical advice and assist in drafting guidance material for industry and other stakeholders.
• Participate in divisional training programs relevant to the position.
• Assist in the preparation of responses to ministerial and parliamentary questions.
• Assist with internal audits of QMS business processes for the branch and prepare reports as required.
• Assist in operational projects as directed by the General Manager or Team Leader.

Essential requirements for this role:

• High integrity required for conflicts of interest
• Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check
• Medical Check
• Current Western Australian C or C-A class drivers licence or equivalent

About us

Here at DEMIRS we value diversity and appreciate every individual’s perspective, bringing together a diverse and inclusive workforce to drive innovation and success. We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve and inclusive culture where all employees feel valued, respected and connected.

To learn more about the Department and what we have to offer, please visit our website, and to keep up to date on activities, you can follow us on LinkedIn.

Benefits

• Flexible working hours (with a standard 37.5 hour week)
• Flexible working arrangements (from home, the field and office)
• 20 days of annual leave per year
• 15 days personal leave per year
• 13 weeks long service leave every seven years
• 14 weeks paid parental leave (after 12 months of service)
• Ability to purchase additional annual leave
• Opportunities for professional development, acting, shadowing and mentoring
• Formal training options
• Stable work, job security, fair remuneration and 11.5% superannuation contributions

Want to know more?

Click the ‘Apply” button. You will be redirected to the job advert on Jobs.wa.gov.au, where you can learn more about the role, read the job description form and apply for this amazing opportunity.

CLOSING DATE: 4.00 pm on Friday, 28 March 2025 (WST).