Senior Field Operations Officer

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What We Offer

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We have an exciting opportunity available for a Senior Field Operations Officer to join the NSW EPA. You will be undertaking diverse activities in accordance with the legislation administered by the EPA in assigned regulatory area/s or other EPA operational priorities including administration of the Hunter River Salinity Trading Scheme. The role may also be required to manage major projects within EPA involving technically complex tasks and provide direction and expert advice to other officers. The role will involve field inspections in the Hunter region from time to time.

To be successful in this role, you will have experience and capability in one or more environment protection areas, including: air, water, noise, waste, chemicals, hazardous materials, radiation & environmental planning.
Knowledge of current relevant environmental legislation, with demonstrated ability to interpret other environmental legislation.
Experience in implementing legislation, policy and procedures in relation to protecting the environment with an understanding of the workings of government at a state and local level.
Experience in project management and engaging with multiple stakeholders.
Experience in managing issues in relation to protecting the environment with capacity to undertake complex investigations.

About the Role

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As the environmental steward and regulator of our State we are committed to a sustainable future.
Our people are proud to play a role in protecting the environment of NSW. We partner with Aboriginal people, industry and the wider community to protect, restore and enhance our diverse ecosystems.
We bring scientific expertise, experience and actions to inspire innovative solutions as we transition our state to a circular economy.
As we respond to urgent current issues, including climate change, we educate and support our stakeholders to create an environmentally healthy future.

Join us on our mission to protect tomorrow together.

If you require a reasonable adjustment for your application process, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at epa.recruitment@epa.nsw.gov.au and please mention reference REQ 552912#.

If you are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, please use our  Aboriginal applicants guide  to assist with applying for roles, or contact our  Aboriginal Employment Pathways team  for a yarn.

For more information on reasonable adjustments to recruitment processes, please click here .

Role Description

Advertised: 07 Sep 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 21 Sep 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time

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If excited by the information above, we look forward to receiving your application, including a copy of your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role.

For more information about working at the EPA and what to expect in our recruitment processes, please read our Download File Candidate Information Pack (1).pdf