Senior Environmental Assessment Officer

The Senior Environmental Assessment Officer (SEAO) is responsible for assessing and making recommendations on applications relating to earth resources activities across Victoria. The SEAO provides technical, regulatory and operational policy guidance to co-regulators, recommending proposed outcomes for complex applications, and monitoring the quality of delivery against service standards and initiating improvements.

Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications

• A current valid Victorian drivers licence is mandatory.
• Demonstrated expertise and experience in assessing applications for regulatory approvals to use natural resources within statutory provisions, preferably with regard to mining, quarrying, petroleum or comparable industries.
• Industry, government or consulting experience in the mining, quarrying or petroleum sector with practical experience assessing applications for (design, development, operation and decommissioning) mining or quarrying sites.
• Demonstrated experience working with frameworks, standards, systems, processes and controls used to manage technical risks and controls, including a sound understanding of risk assessment processes as applied to mining, quarrying, petroleum operation or compatible industries.
• A tertiary qualification in engineering, earth sciences, natural resources, or other relevant discipline would be advantageous.
• Experience working in the rehabilitation (design, development, operation and decommissioning) of mining or quarrying sites would be well regarded.

This is an ongoing position. The work location for this position is 8 Nicholson Street, Melbourne with hybrid work arrangements available.

To be considered for this position, applicants are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter (no longer than 2 pages) summarising their skills and relevant experience.

For further information please refer to the attached position description.

Applications close at midnight on Thursday, 29th May 2025.

Other relevant information:

Preferred candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening, including a Declaration and Consent form and a National Police Check.

To be eligible for appointment to this role, applicants will possess corresponding work rights for the advertised employment period. Appointment to an ongoing position is only available to an Australian/New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.

A Diverse, Inclusive and Flexible Workplace

DEECA welcomes applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds and we focus on the essential requirements of the job and being consistent and fair in our treatment of all applicants. We also understand that a balanced life is important to our employees. Talk to us about our flexible options such as working some days from home, starting early or late, working part time, job sharing or accessing paid or unpaid leave.