Department of Environment
Land, Water and Planning
Position Description
Position purpose
Impact Assessor
The Impact Assessor works as part of a multi-disciplinary team to deliver outstanding
environmental impact assessments for projects that could have a significant impact on the
environment.
The Impact Assessor is primarily responsible for project managing the environmental impact
assessment process set out under the Environment Effects Act 1978 and Major Transport Projects
Facilitation Act 2009.
Position details
Position title:
Impact Assessor
Position number:
822021
Classification:
VPS 4
Salary range:
$74,962 - $85,052
Employment type:
3 years Fixed Term
Group:
Planning
Division & Branch:
Planning Services and Impact Assessment
Work location:
1 Spring Street, Melbourne
Reports to:
Manager Impact Assessment
Direct reports:
No
Further information:
Adam Mitchell Ph: 9223 5309
Applications close:
Sunday 11 October 2015
About the Department
The Department is tasked with ensuring that Victoria has the right conditions to enable
economic growth, while delivering liveable, inclusive and sustainable communities.
We bring together planning, local government and infrastructure, environment, climate
change and water functions, to ensure an integrated approach to the development of long-
Position Description
term State and regional strategies that build on social, environmental and economic
opportunities to provide for future population growth and change.
We build community resilience by adopting an all-hazards, all-agencies approach across our
built and natural environments to improve protection against natural disasters and other
emergencies.
For further information about the department, please visit our website www.delwp.vic.gov.au
Context
The Group/Division
The Planning Group delivers functions focused on statutory planning and heritage, planning
and building systems, planning project implementation, forward policy, business strategy, and
planning panels. The Planning Group has portfolio engagement responsibilities for a number of
significant Statutory Authorities and Administrative Offices ranging in size, complexity and core
functions.
The Branch
The Impact Assessment Unit (IAU) is responsible for administering the statutory environmental
impact assessment system for major projects in Victoria, which enables integrated assessment
of the social, economic and environmental effects of projects to inform statutory approvals. This
supports the Minister for Planning & government to make timely, informed decisions, and
proponents to evaluate and refine their proposals efficiently, in the context of effective
community input. At a practical level, IAU also delivers value to various stakeholders by
advising on the integrated assessment of impacts, working with other relevant agencies to
ensure a coordinated approach to projects & ensuring appropriate governance for statutory
compliance. This includes administering statutory requirements under the Environment Effects
Act 1978 (EE Act), Major Transport Projects Facilitation Act 2009 (MTPF Act) and the Assessment
Bilateral Agreement between the Commonwealth and the State under the Environment
Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999.
Accountabilities
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To lead and collaborate in the project management of environmental impact assessment
processes for projects considered under the EE Act or the MTPF Act, to help facilitate timely and
sound decision-making.
To contribute to the efficient management of environmental impact assessment procedures under
Victorian legislation, including its coordination with other statutory processes.
Provide timely, authoritative and high level, written and verbal advice to departmental executives
and the Minister for Planning on EIA processes, as well as specific procedures, and requirements for
individual projects.
Effectively consult with and advise stakeholders, including internal, agency, proponent and
community stakeholders, in relation to processes under the EE Act and MTPF Act.
Contribute to the development and refinement of procedures, systems and best practice
guidance related to impact assessment, approvals, monitoring and compliance.
Contribute effectively to the successful delivery of Statutory Planning and Heritage Services
Division business outcomes and demonstrate a commitment to a workplace culture that is
consistent with the values and behaviours in the Code of Conduct for Victorian Public Sector
Employees.
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Position specific requirements
This position has the following
specific requirements:
National Police Check will be conducted as part of the
selection process (for all non-DELWP employees).
Victorian Driver’s License is required.
This position has a requirement that out of hours work will
be required that will involve evening or weekend work
including occasional overnight travel.
Key Selection Criteria
The key selection criteria specified below outline the capabilities required for the position.
Specialist/Technical Expertise:
A relevant qualification and demonstrated technical skills in environmental impact assessment
or town planning is required. Experience in project management of environmental impact
assessment and statutory approval processes for large and complex projects.
Project Management:
Identifies risks and overcomes obstacles. Quickly sums up complex options and recommends a
clear way forward; monitors overall project performance against project plans. Influences key
stakeholders to support the project.
Written Communication:
Identifies key messages and information required for decision making. Provides advice on
influencing and the needs of target audiences. Provides advice on the content and style
appropriate for audience.
Systems Thinking:
Formulates potential courses of action to achieve objectives based on an in-depth
understanding of the business environment and its systems. Establishes an integrated
perspective of their organisation's services and identifies the leverage points where intervention
will add value.
Influence and Negotiation:
Develops long-term, complex and multi-phased plans to influence others. Implements complex
strategies to build buy-in and support from key internal and external clients or stakeholders. Uses
a variety of different influencing approaches tailored to different clients. Effectively negotiates
with clients/stakeholders to achieve desired outcomes.
Department Values
Our values underpin everything we do. How we deliver our work is as important as the
outcomes we achieve for the Victorian community. Our values are the foundation of our
culture and guide how we work together, with our ministers, stakeholders, partners and the
community.
The departments values are: Teamwork, Service Excellence, Ownership and Wellbeing &
Safety.
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Emergency Response and Health and Safety Requirements
The department plays a major role in Victoria’s emergency response activities, through an allhazards, all-agencies approach. Staff may be directly employed for these roles or may be
called upon to support these activities as required following the appropriate training and “fit for
work” assessment.
The occupational health and safety requirements of this position include, but are not limited to
 Driving
 Sedentary desk work
 Field work
Other relevant information
Employment Eligibility
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Recipients of Victorian Public Service (VPS) voluntary departure packages should note that
re-employment restrictions apply
Non VPS applicants will be subject to a probation period of three months
Join a Workplace Based on Fair Employment
The department offers fair employment and career opportunities. We aim to attract a diverse
pool of applicants and focus on the genuine and essential requirements of the job and being
consistent and fair in our treatment of applicants.
Balancing your Life
We understand that life balance is an important part of our employees’ lives. The department
offers a wide range of flexible arrangements to enable you to balance your work with other
commitments and activities including family, health, study, carer responsibilities, hobbies and
life/career aspirations. We provide various options such as flexible start and finishing times,
working part time, job sharing, working from home and paid leave provisions that can be
negotiated with your manager to help balance your personal commitments with the demands
of the role.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The department is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants from a diverse
range of backgrounds.
It is a policy of the department to provide reasonable adjustments for persons with a disability. If
you need assistance or adjustments to fully participate in the application or interview process,
please use the contact listed under ‘Position Details’.
Terms and Conditions
Conditions of employment will be governed by the Victorian Public Service Workplace
Determination 2012 and the Public Administration Act.
Privacy and Probity
The department affirms that the collection and handling of applications and personal
information will be consistent with the requirements of the Information Privacy Act 2000.
If you would like to receive this information/publication in an accessible format (such as large print or
audio) please call the Customer Service Centre on: 136 186, TTY: 133 677, or email
customer.service@depi.vic.gov.au
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