Environmental Assessment Officer
Core
Assess high-volume State significant renewable energy projects (solar, wind, transmission, storage) across NSW for biodiversity, heritage, noise, visual, transport, and hazard impacts.
Role type
Senior IC environmental assessment officer (energy)
Builds
Informed assessment decisions and professional determinations for government renewable energy projects
Domain
Government / Renewable Energy / Environmental Impact Assessment
Required skills
Environmental assessment and planning legislation knowledge, Environmental impact assessment experience, Advanced professional judgement, Stakeholder negotiation, Complex issue resolution
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Assess renewable energy projects for environmental and social impacts; Determine priorities, methodologies, and recommendations; Negotiate and resolve complex issues with internal and external stakeholders; Make authoritative decisions on technical issues and specialist advice
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC