Senior Operations Officer

The NSW Environment Protection Authority is hiring a Senior Operations Officer based in Albury or Wagga Wagga, New South Wales. The role involves delivering EPA statutory activities, managing environmental investigations, and engaging with stakeholders. Candidates should have a relevant degree and experience in environmental protection. The position is ongoing with a starting remuneration of $130,506 plus superannuation, and requires travel within the Far West region.
Senior Operations Officer

Do you want to protect future generations?

Protect tomorrow together at the NSW EPA
• Join a world class organisation and make a difference to the environment and our community
• Work on issues that matter in a supportive, collaborative and creative environment
• Environment Officer Class 10
• Remuneration starting from $130,506 plus superannuation
• One ongoing role available
• Role based in Albury or Wagga Wagga servicing the Riverina Far West Region

The opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity available for an ongoing Senior Operations Officer to join the EPA in our Operations division in either Albury or Wagga Wagga. In this role you will contribute to the delivery of EPA statutory activities such as licensing and approvals and a diverse range of environment protection activities and approaches including assessing significant environmental planning matters, leading complex investigations, responding to environmental incidents and emergency situations and undertaking day to day tasks to address poor environmental performance of industry, the public sector, landholders and the general community.

About you

Our ideal candidate will have:
• A Bachelor or higher degree in a relevant scientific discipline.
• Knowledge and experience in the implementation of relevant policies, practices and legislative requirements that govern the EPA’s operations.
• Knowledge and experience in one or more environment protection areas, including: air, water, noise, waste, chemicals, hazardous materials, radiation & environmental planning.
• Knowledge and experience in applying current relevant environmental legislation, with demonstrated ability to interpret other environmental legislation.
• Excellent time management skills, with the ability to adapt and respond to changing organisational needs.
• Have experience in liaising with a range of client or stakeholder groups to deliver environmentally sustainable outcomes.
• Have a sound understanding of the workings of government at a state and local level.
• Experience in mentoring staff, managing projects and setting priorities.

An inherent requirement of the role is the ability to work out of either the Albury or Wagga Wagga office.

About the team

Operations is a dedicated team of environmental regulators who work to protect the environment and people from harm through the management of licensed premises and investigation of environmental incidents and complaints. This position sits within the Riverina Far West team within the Western Districts Branch, a team that services the far west region of New South Wales. If you are successful in the role, you will be working in a supportive, diverse, results driven team, who work across the region on significant environmental protection matters. There is an expectation with this role that you travel to and attend to matters located within the Far West and remote regions of NSW.

For more information read the full Role Description – Senior Operations Officer

About us

As the environmental steward and regulator of our State we are committed to a sustainable future.

Our people are proud to play a role in protecting the environment of NSW. We partner with Aboriginal people, industry and the wider community to protect, restore and enhance our diverse ecosystems.

We bring scientific expertise, experience and actions to inspire innovative solutions as we transition our state to a circular economy.

As we respond to urgent current issues, including climate change, we educate and support our stakeholders to create an environmentally healthy future.

Join us on our mission to protect tomorrow together.

Why work for us?

EPA people are energised by our purpose and focussed on the environment and we invite all our team members to:
• Be part of protecting what matters – be purpose led making a meaningful impact to the environment, economy and communities delivering for a better NSW
• Do more and be inspired together – be members of passionate united teams who protect the environment and each other through care, trust and collaboration.
• Bring who you are and grow with us - we put people first creating a culture where everyone can be themselves, respecting and developing our diverse skills & aspirations and prioritising our safety and wellbeing.

Some additional benefits to working for us include:
• A competitive salary and leave entitlements, salary packaging to save tax, fitness passport and free & confidential counselling services
• Opportunities and pathways for learning and developing your skills with access to online and face to face training and mentoring
• Flexible work arrangements
• Opportunities to make an impact and help shape the future for our environment
• Interesting and challenging work aligning with personal values that allow you to reach your full potential
• Recognition programs

In our inclusive and accessible workplace, differences are embraced, contributions are valued, and everyone has a sense of connection and belonging. The EPA supports various employee affinity groups, practice flexible working, offer job share and workplace adjustments.

The EPA is an independent statutory authority which sits within the NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW).

For more information on the work we do at NSW EPA, go to www.epa.nsw.gov.au/your-environment

To apply

If excited by the information above, we look forward to receiving your application, including a copy of your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role.

As part of your application, you will be required to provide a response to the following question:
• Do you have a current and valid Australian Drivers Licence?

Applications close: Thursday 24 April 2025 at 11:55pm

Should you require further information about the role please contact Jessica Creed at Jessica.Creed@epa.nsw.gov.au

Good to know

A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available over the next 18 months.

If you are deemed as a recommended candidate following your interview, we will be inviting you to complete various background checks as part of our recruitment process before a final decision is made on the outcome of your application.

Our background checks may include, but are not limited to Reference Checks, National Police Checks, Working with Children and Medical Checks. The background checks will vary depending on the requirements of the role you have applied for and the work and environments you will be working across.

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Looking for more information or assistance in applying?

Our Diversity team can assist to provide alternative formats to apply, make adjustments to the recruitment process, and offer information about workplace adjustments and support networks.

We encourage people with disability to apply. If you have disability and require more information on adjustments and assistance to apply, contact the Diversity team at Diversity@DPIE.nsw.gov.au (please include reference number).

For more information on reasonable adjustments to recruitment processes, please click here.

If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander check out Our Mob on Country to see the work we do and get assistance in applying.