DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE CHANGE Environment Protection and Regulation Vacancy Reference: DECC09-139
Senior Officer Grade 1, Goulburn Street, Sydney, Permanent Full-Time
Lead the Hazardous Materials and Radiation Section within Specialised Regulation Branch to ensure the Department of Environment and Climate Change has regulatory and policy programs and tools, skills and operational preparedness in relation to hazardous materials, dangerous goods and radiation to fulfil its statutory and agency responsibilities.
Remuneration Package to: $146,562. Package includes salary ($123,260-$132,816), employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading.
Job Notes: Applicants should obtain an information package for full job details and must address selection criteria as outlined within the information package in their application. Electronic applications must be MS Office 2003 compatible.
Information Package Contact: (02)9995 5588
Inquiries Name and Contact: Craig Lamberton, (02) 9995 5593 or Craig.lamberton@environment.nsw.gov.au
Selection Criteria: - Sound judgement and demonstrated record in effective leadership and change management in a highly technical area.
- High level analytical, strategic thinking and complex problem solving skills and high level experience in policy development, regulatory review and implementation.
- Demonstrated superior written and verbal communication and extensive experience in effective negotiation, liaison and conflict resolution with the demonstrated ability to maintain constructive relationships with stakeholders.
- Knowledge of environmental protection legislation and framework for incident and emergency management.
- Solid understanding of working of government at a commonwealth, state and local level.
- Extensive experience in the management of radiation and/or environmentally hazardous chemicals.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the properties of dangerous goods and hazardous materials and/or radioactive substances and understanding of their potential impact on the environment.
- Degree relevant to the requirements of the position (such as Science).
Applications To: Recruitment Officer, Department of Environment and Climate Change NSW, Personnel Services Section, PO Box 1967, Hurstville NSW 2220, Fax (02) 9585 6116, or e-mail to recruitment@environment.nsw.gov.au
Applications Close: Friday, 17 July 2009
To be eligible to apply for this position you must have an appropriate Australian or New Zealand work visa.
