Environment Protection Authority
Regulation & Compliance Division
JOB AND PERSON SPECIFICATIONS
Title of Position:
Senior Environment Protection Officer
Remuneration Level: PO2
Position Number:
EA0406
Career Group:
Position Created:
January 2008
Date Position Last Updated:
January 2008
Type of Appointment:
Ongoing
Temporary Contract
End Date:
1-5 Year Contract
End Date:
Casual Contract
Hours Per Week:
Part Time
Hours Per Week:
JOB AND PERSON SPECIFICATION APPROVAL:
All excluding Executive Positions
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CE or Delegate
Executive Positions
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Commissioner for Public Employment
JOB SPECIFICATION
1. Summary
of the broad purpose of the position, and
responsibilities/duties (Its expected outcome and how it is achieved).
its
The Senior Environment Protection Officer is responsible for ensuring compliance
with the Environment Protection Act and related Policies by:
 the coordination of environmental authorisations for a range of industry sites ,
 the review and assessment of environmental monitoring programs, Environment
Improvement Programmes and development applications, and
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 conducting of on-site inspections and investigations.
The Officer is also required to prepare reports and recommendations with respect to
appropriate regulatory action and be involved in the provision of technical advice and
support on environmental issues to other officers within the Environment Protection
Authority, The Minister, industry, government and community.
2. Reporting/Working Relationships (To whom the position reports, staff for
whom the person is responsible, and other significant connections and
working relationships within the organisation).
The Senior Environment Protection Officer reports directly to the Manager, Industry
Services Branch and Team Leader Wastewater and/or Team Leader Industry and is
part of a multi-disciplinary team.
3. Special Conditions (such as non-metropolitan
requirements, frequent overtime, etc).
location,
travel
 The EPA is a smoke free work place.
 The EPA is committed to reducing its energy usage and contributing to the State
Government’s greenhouse gas emission targets.
 The incumbent may be required to undertake some out of hours work.
 The incumbent may be required to undertake some intrastate and interstate travel
involving overnight absences.
4. Statement of Key Outcomes/Activities
(Group into major areas of
responsibility/activity and list in descending order of importance).
Contribute to achievement of Regulation & Compliance Division and broader EPA
objectives and priorities by:
 Applying a risk-assessment approach to managing environmental issues;
 Reviewing, assessing and coordinating industry environmental authorisations
(licences, exemptions, works approvals);
 critically assessing and reporting on monitoring programs, management plans
and Environmental Improvement Programs associated with environmental
authorisations;
 critically assessing, reviewing and providing professional advice in relation to
Development Applications of major environmental significance and where
necessary preparing responses, either individually or as a member of a team;
 inspecting industry sites in response to community complaints, targetted audits
or as part of administration of environmental authorisations
 participating in investigations to take evidence, recommend regulatory action
and provide specialist advice for court proceedings;
 Providing professional advice to EPA staff, the Minister, the EPA Board,
Government Agencies, industry and the community in relation to activities of
environmental significance;
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 providing assistance to staff in relation to projects and other associated
environmental programs;
 undertaking special projects as directed.
 Assist in the effective use of resources by complying with Government and EPA
systems, policies and procedures.
Contribute to the application of good human resource management practices by:
 Complying with Government and EPA human resource management policies
and procedures and Code of Conduct;
 Complying with the requirements for employees as specified in the EPA
Occupational Health, Safety and Welfare, and Injury Management Roles and
Responsibilities Policy; and
 Actively participating in the EPA’s Performance and Development Review
program.
Acknowledged by Occupant: ……………………………………………….
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PERSON SPECIFICATION
ESSENTIAL MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
necessary to fulfill the position)
(Those characteristics considered
Educational/Vocational Qualifications (Includes only those listed in PSM Act
Direction 5 as an essential qualification for the specified career streams)
 A relevant Degree in Engineering, Applied Science or Science, or equivalent.
Personal Abilities/Aptitude/Skills
(Related to the job description and
expressed in a way which allows objective assessment)
 An understanding of a risk assessment approach to the application of
environmental regulation and compliance assessment of industry
 Ability to identify priority issues relating to environmental regulation and initiate
and deliver innovative and cost effective solutions
 Ability to assess priorities, set targets and meet deadlines and to clearly express
goals;
 Ability to work as part of a team to identify and critically analyse environmental
problems to develop and recommend strategies to achieve improved
environmental outcomes
 Well developed verbal communication skills, and an understanding of negotiation
and conflict resolution skills
 Ability to apply sound writing skills to produce well researched internal and
external documents for a variety of audiences
 Sound interpersonal and personal presentation skills that facilitate interaction,
cooperation and trust with team members and internal stakeholders
 Ability to interpret complex legislation and policies;
 Ability to effectively use work-related resources and information in accordance
with organisational policies, procedures and guidelines
Experience (including community experience)
 Experience in the assessment or control of emissions to the environment
 Experience in working and effectively communicating with a broad range of
individuals and community interest groups from a wide range of backgrounds
 Experience in the interpretation of legislation
Knowledge
 Knowledge of a range of industrial processes and their environmental
management requirements.
 Well developed knowledge and appreciation of environmental management
issues
 Basic Knowledge and understanding of the provisions of the Environment
Protection Act and Regulations
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DESIRABLE CHARACTERISTICS (To distinguish between applicants who
have met all essential requirements)
Educational/Vocational Qualifications (Considered to be useful in carrying out
the responsibilities of the position)

Post Graduate qualifications in a relevant discipline
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Personal Abilities/Aptitude/Skills
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Ability to initiate and coordinate innovative undertakings to promote the
protection of the environment.
Experience
 Experience in the formulation and presentation of detailed and comprehensive
written submissions;
 Experience in achieving targets within predetermined time frames;
 Experience in the development of practices and procedures designed to achieve
enhanced effectiveness and efficiency;
 Experience in project management;
 Experience in the formulation and implementation of quality systems;
 Experience in the preparation and presentation of verbal addresses in a variety of
forms;
 Experience in the supervision and management of others within a team setting.
Knowledge
 Knowledge of relevant data management systems;
 Knowledge of quality systems;
 Knowledge of public sector organisation and operations.
 Basic knowledge of public sector requirements for ethical conduct, Occupational
Health, Safety and Welfare, Diversity in the Workplace, Equal Employment
Opportunity and Performance Management.
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