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Job description

Agency Department of Environment, Parks and Water Work unit Petroleum Regulation

Security

Job title Manager Petroleum Assessments Designation Senior Professional Officer1

Job type Full time Duration Ongoing

Salary $128,551 - $143,611 Location Darwin

Position number 68240407 RTF 304614 Closing 07/10/2024

Contact officer Sally Strohmayr on 08 8924 4521 or sally.strohmayr@nt.gov.au

About the agency https://depws.nt.gov.au/ | https://ntepa.nt.gov.au/ online

Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/Job Details?rtf Id=304614

APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR TERTIARY

QUALIFICATIONS.

Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans

The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates people with

disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment process or job, please discuss

this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the merit process, go to the OCPE website.

Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures plans, go to the

OCPE website.

Primary objective

To lead a team and ensure the timely delivery of advice and recommendations to decision-makers on Environment Management Plans

(EMPs) under the Petroleum (Environment) Regulations 2016.

Context statement

The Environmental Regulation Division is responsible for striking a balance between protecting the Territory’s environment and enabling

development. The Division ensures compliance with the Territory’s environmental laws by applying best practice regulatory principles

across the regulatory spectrum, from assessment through to compliance and enforcement. We commit to being proportionate,

accountable, consistent, targeted and transparent in providing our regulatory service.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Lead a team to administer the Territory’s environmental legislation for onshore petroleum in line with the Division’s best practice

regulatory principles.

2. Manage, develop and allocate staff and resources to deliver high level advice and recommendations to relevant decision makers in

relation to onshore petroleum projects in the Northern Territory.

3. Ensure EMPs are processed efficiently and with a focus on the highest environmental risks and impacts.

4. Prepare, review and coordinate EMPs, briefings, reports and other material on environmental matters within statutory timeframes.

5. Work constructively and cooperatively with the Division’s leadership team and other teams in the Division in line with the Division’s

values to deliver the priorities of the Division.

6. Maintain a constructive relationship with the regulatory community in line with the Division’s best practice regulatory principles.

Selection criteria

Essential

1. A degree relevant to one or more of the following disciplines: chemical, physical, geological, hydrological, environmental and biological

sciences, engineering, law, forensic science or auditing or equivalent.

2. Demonstrated understanding of environmental impact assessment within the context of existing legislation and policies.

3. Experience in managing individual and team performance by effective allocation of resources, feedback and mentoring/developing

staff.

4. Highly developed and accurate oral, written and interpersonal communication skills, including effective negotiation skills.

5. Demonstrated ability to apply sound judgement and provide strategic advice on complex and contentious issues.

6. Proven significant experience in one or more of the following: environmental assessment, environmental management (e.g. air, water,

contaminated land, waste), environmental auditing, environmental compliance and enforcement, regulatory investigations or

development of regulatory instruments or guidance material.

7. A clear commitment to engage with and adopt the Division’s values: alignment, caring, courage and taking responsibility.

8. An understanding of Work Health and Safety matters or the ability to acquire knowledge within a short period.

Desirable

1. Knowledge of regulator regimes that impact on the business activities of other agencies and businesses.

2. Experience implementing government regulation in a relevant industry, such as mining, petroleum, waste or process industries.