October 23, 2024

Royal Automobile Club of WA

West Perth

FULL TIME

Air Quality Specialist

With over 1.3 million members RAC is one of WA's most iconic and trusted brands. We are a purpose-led member organisation striving to create greater value for our members and deliver on our purpose to be "The driving force for a better WA”.

The Role:

Work within RAC’s Social & Community Impact team to provide credible and technically sound analysis using data derived from the award-winning RAC Air Health Monitor. The monitor includes data from a network of more than 200 air quality sensors which tracks air pollution across Perth and Peel and plays an important role of supporting RAC’s 2030 Vision, which includes reducing harmful vehicle emissions.

This role will be offered initially as a full time, 12-month fixed term contract.

Key Responsibilities:

Ensuring the accurate collection, storage and retrieval of air quality data, and establishing data validation procedures across several platforms including dashboards.
Leading the analysis and synthesis of air quality data to identify trends, patterns and areas of concern.
Providing accurate, detailed and evidence-based outputs including an annual report.
Keeping a currency of knowledge about changes in environmental standards and guidelines ensuring the air quality monitoring network complies.
In concert with the Technical Lead, leading and coordinating the investigation of air quality events and threshold exceedances.
Supporting operations personnel in their work to ensure sensor health and network continuity.
Providing expert technical advice and professional judgement to support content production and media.
Strengthening RAC’s credibility in this field while informing RAC members, the community, industry, regulators and other stakeholders.
Researching and preparing reports, papers and communication materials such as presentations and briefing notes.
Liaising and developing relationships with stakeholders in government and industry and representing RAC in external forums.
Managing consultants and contractors, as required.
Keeping abreast of industry trends and developments.
Responding to queries from members and external organisations.

Qualifications & Experience:

Tertiary degree qualifications in a related discipline are mandatory (e.g. Environmental Science, Engineering, Atmospheric Science).
Professional and practical career experience leading in-depth air quality data analysis and preparing reports.
Strong knowledge of air quality regulations and standards.
Experience with air quality monitoring equipment and data management systems
A high level of professionalism and integrity.
Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, with attention to content, grammar and use of appropriate language to ensure materials are suitable for the intended audience.
Excellent technical, conceptual, analytical and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency in data analysis and reporting software and tools. For example: MS Excel, Power BI.
Sound professional judgment and a desire to show technical leadership.
Ability to apply a proactive approach to duties.
Proven ability to plan and prioritise and manage projects within specified budgets and timeframes.
Ability to operate effectively in a Values based organisation and role model Behaviours.

Please visit

rac.com.au/airhealth

for more information on the RAC Air Health Monitor.

Join Us:

At RAC, we are driven by our purpose to create a safer, sustainable, and connected Western Australia. As our Air Quality Specialist you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on the initative within the team and the wider community, leading the analysis of key insights in a way that is both practical and aligned with our purpose.

To apply for this opportunity, please submit your CV and Covering Letter to showcase your skills and experience.

Applications Close Wednesday 6th November 2024

We encourage you to apply as soon as possible, as RAC reserves the right to close this vacancy without notice.

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