Water Specialist (334219)
Environment Protection Authority
Environmental Assessment
Scientific & Technical
Applications must be submitted by
Position details
Applications close:
AEST
Award/Classification:
Tasmanian State Service Award - Professional Stream Band 3
Salary:
$125,536.00 to $132,125.00 pro rata, per annum
Employment type:
Permanent, flexible, Permanent, full-time
Job description:
The purpose of the role is to provide expert scientific advice on matters relating to water quality assessment and monitoring consistent with the objective, principles and requirements of the Environmental Management and Pollution Control Act 1994, related State legislation and policies, various National programs and initiatives, and best practice environmental management.
About the role
- Protect Tasmania’s environment and way of life.
- Partner with passionate environmental staff in meeting the EPA’s requirements.
- Work with the team of scientific water specialists.
- Provide expert advice in relation to the EPA’s water quality monitoring activities.
- Represent the EPA as required on water quality matters and maintain a knowledge and understanding of interstate and international standards and guidelines.
- Lead the EPA’s Water Section, in its provision of water quality advice and water quality monitoring services.
About us
The Environment Protection Authority (EPA) is committed to investing in its people to ensure a sustainable and successful organisation through a positive workplace culture and highly capable employees. We are a diverse and inclusive workplace and understand the importance of flexible working arrangements. Talk to us about what flexibility could look like for you.
Hours per fortnight
73.50 hours per fortnight (minimum 58.80 hours, by negotiation).
Essential requirements
- A degree in science or an equivalent qualification, relevant to the nature of the work to be undertaken, as provided by a university.
- Several years practical experience in the investigation of water pollution and the aquatic environment.
Desirable requirements
- A current motor vehicle driver’s licence.
Download the Statement of Duties and Advice Documents
SOD - 334219 - Water Specialist - Prof 3.docx
Advice to Applicants (EPA).docx
How to apply
- Review the Statement of Duties.
- Click the "Apply now" button.
- Complete the application form.
- Upload your Short Form Application which is a 1-2 page covering letter outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties (please note that we do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria).
- Attach a copy of your current Resumé/CV.
Refer to the Advice to Applicants document for further information.
If you are unable to submit your application online, please contact Recruitment via recruitment@nre.tas.gov.au.
If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.
For more information please contact:
Alison Hughes
Manager (Scientific and Technical)
Email: alison.hughes@epa.tas.gov.au
Phone: 03 6165 4563