Senior Professional Officer - Remuneration Package Range $151,221 - $168,735 (including salary $128,551 - $143,611)
Environmental Assessment Unit
Darwin, Northern Territory
Full time fixed vacancy from 05/01/2026 to 22/10/2026

Bring your experience in environmental impact assessment or best practice environmental management to the team protecting the Territory’s environment.

The Department of Lands, Planning and Environment (DLPE) was established with a clear vision that the Northern Territory’s natural assets are managed sustainably for the benefit of all. Its purpose is to provide evidence-based advice and regulation to support sustainable use of the Northern Territory’s natural resources, and to protect and preserve its wildlife.

The Environmental Assessment Unit (EAU) in DLPE conducts environmental impact assessment functions of the Northern Territory Environment Protection Authority (NT EPA) under the Environment Protection Act 2019 (EP Act). The NT EPA is an independent authority with the key objectives to promote ecologically sustainable development and protect the environment.

As a Manager Environmental Assessment, you play a key leadership role in effectively implementing environmental impact assessments of development proposals in accordance with the EP Act and Environment Protection Regulations 2020. Your key duties involve managing a team of environmental impact assessment professionals, providing high-level advice to the NT EPA and the Minister about environmental impact assessment recommendations for development projects in the Northern Territory, developing relationships with industry, government agencies and the community that build confidence in the environmental impact assessment process, contribute to reform of NT environmental impact assessment processes, representing the Environment Division and the NT EPA by interacting and liaising effectively with proponents, government agencies, industry and consultants about development proposals.

You must have tertiary qualifications in environmental science or a related field and demonstrated experience in environmental impact assessment, natural resource management or environmental management. You must also have high level oral and written communication skills, including proven research, analytical skills, and experience in the preparation of briefings, policy discussion papers and technical impact assessment reports. You will have demonstrated ability to apply sound judgement and provide high level advice in relation to regulatory and legal issues, manage projects, undertake tender evaluation, and manage external contractors. You will also possess high level negotiation and collaboration skills with the ability to relate complex issues in a manner suited to the target audience and demonstrated leadership and team management skills and ability to effectively allocate resources to meet tight deadlines and conflicting priorities.

In return, you will receive a competitive remuneration package inclusive of 12% superannuation, six weeks’ recreation and three weeks’ personal leave, an additional 3 days paid leave over the Christmas shutdown and up to 17.5% annual leave loading. Negotiable flexible work arrangements and potential for assistance with relocation costs can be discussed at interview.

This is a great time to consider a move to the Territory. Enjoy an enviable laidback lifestyle with short commutes, tropical sunsets, spectacular lightning displays and unique landscapes with cool waterholes. Darwin’s rich cultural society and community spirit makes it an easy place to meet people and make new friends.

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https://ntepa.nt.gov.au/

For further information about this vacancy please contact:
Kylie Fitzpatrick on 08 8924 4144 or email [email protected]

Quote vacancy number: 16408
Closing date: 16/11/2025

Applications should consist of a one page summary sheet, resume / CV and copies of relevant qualifications.

For a copy of the Job Description or to view career opportunities in the Northern Territory Government please visit https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/Search