Program Manager Biodiversity Assessment Services Energy And …, Traralgon

Overview

Work Type: Ongoing
- Full-time

Salary: $113,022
- $136,747

Grade: VPS 5

Occupation: Environment

Location: Gippsland or Hume

Reference: 1443

The Program Manager Biodiversity Assessment Services (Energy and Major Projects) leads the delivery of high‑quality biodiversity and environmental assessment advice to support statutory decision‑making and the delivery of Victoria’s renewable energy and major projects within the East of the state.

The role will lead and support an inclusive and high performing team, that is customer focused, team-oriented, professional and engaged.

This role manages a specialist team responsible for identifying, assessing and mitigating biodiversity risks in line with legislation, policy and government priorities.

Working closely with Responsible Authorities, proponents and internal stakeholders, you will ensure biodiversity considerations are integrated into statutory decision‑making and project outcomes while facilitating the delivery of critical projects supporting Victoria’s renewable energy and major project goals.

This is a leadership role suited to someone who combines robust technical expertise in biodiversity and environmental impact assessment with excellent people leadership, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications An appropriate tertiary qualification related to natural resource management; environmental or ecological sciences, planning, or similar and/or relevant experience is desirable.

Demonstrated ability to apply environmental and biodiversity assessment processes, focused on biodiversity risk management and mitigation, native vegetation policy, and related policy and legislation, in the context of competing priorities and in a way that facilitates transparent and constructive decision making and action is required.

This is an ongoing position.

The work location for this position is adaptable within Gippsland or Hume Regions with hybrid work arrangements available. Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3qpvkc