The Senior Land and Built Environment Program Officer's main role is in the review of marine and coastal use and development proposals along the Great Ocean Road, Geelong, and the Bellarine Peninsula.
Based out of the award-winning Anglesea office, the collaborative and encouraging team is seeking someone with technical knowledge and skills in the application of environmental policies in Victoria, including the Marine and Coastal Policy.
The position is a job share role meaning we are flexible in the days and times that you will be working with us.
It is office-based with an excellent balance of fieldwork, including visits to key tourist spots along the Otway Coastline.
The person we are looking for can manage statutory timelines and educate coastal managers in the application of government policy.
They will be able to fit in with a team that is ever adapting to the changing coastline in the face of current and future climate hazards by applying place-based, best practice, and long-term coastal hazard risk management and adaptation solutions balancing technical, strategic, and engagement risks.
The position works across a range of innovative and new fields in the marine and coastal environment, from the energy sector and major industry to the restoration of marine habitats in Port Phillip Bay.
They will be exposed to and work with a range of stakeholders from coastal committees of management through to government agencies.
Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications Tertiary qualification preferably related to public land or natural resource management and knowledge and understanding of land management, coastal and marine issues, or environmental planning. This is a part-time fixed-term position available from 3 February 2025 to 29 January 2026.
The work location for this position is in the Barwon South West region (Anglesea - working across the Great Ocean Road and the Bellarine Peninsula) 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.
Applications close at midnight on Tuesday 19 November 2024. Other relevant information: If you are a current Victorian Public Service (VPS) employee, employed on an ongoing, fixed term, or casual basis, you are eligible to apply for this role.
People on labour hire contracts, such as agency staff and contractors, are not eligible to apply.
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.
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