Job Description
Are you interested in working in the planning and environmental assessment field? Do you like a fast-paced work environment and critically analysing information to assess environmental impacts? Do you have strong written and verbal communication skills? If you are up for a professional challenge in a setting where you can support the growth of Canberra while reducing impacts on important values, then this is the role for you.
The Statutory Planning Division is seeking an Assessment Officer with a combination of skills, knowledge and behaviours to fill a temporary position within the Impact Assessment Team. In this role, the Assessment Officer will be responsible for undertaking environmental impact assessment and development assessment, in accordance with the Planning Act 2026. The role will also require strong analytical skills with attention to details and extensive liaison and communication with a range of stakeholders and adaptability to respond to a range of requests.
We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people with diverse thoughts, lived experience, and perspectives can thrive and contribute their unique talents to the ACTPS and ACT community. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, younger and older workers, and people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities to apply.
Eligibility/Other Requirements: Experience or qualifications in natural resource management, environmental sciences, local and regional planning, environmental law or government administration would be an advantage.
Notes: This is a temporary position available immediately until 30 June 2026 with possibility of extension up to 12 months. Selection may be based on application and referee reports only. This position is based in a workplace designed for activity-based working and will involve a mix of working from the office and home.
How to Apply:
Please provide:
A supporting statement of no more than two pages outlining experience and/or ability in relation to the Selection Criteria.
A current curriculum vitae and contact details of two referees.
Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now button below.
#LI-DNI
Note
This is a temporary position available immediately until 30 June 2026 with possibility of extension up to 12 months.
The Statutory Planning Division is seeking an Assessment Officer with a combination of skills, knowledge and behaviours to fill a temporary position within the Impact Assessment Team. In this role, the Assessment Officer will be responsible for undertaking environmental impact assessment and development assessment, in accordance with the Planning Act 2026. The role will also require strong analytical skills with attention to details and extensive liaison and communication with a range of stakeholders and adaptability to respond to a range of requests.
We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people with diverse thoughts, lived experience, and perspectives can thrive and contribute their unique talents to the ACTPS and ACT community. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, younger and older workers, and people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities to apply.
Eligibility/Other Requirements: Experience or qualifications in natural resource management, environmental sciences, local and regional planning, environmental law or government administration would be an advantage.
Notes: This is a temporary position available immediately until 30 June 2026 with possibility of extension up to 12 months. Selection may be based on application and referee reports only. This position is based in a workplace designed for activity-based working and will involve a mix of working from the office and home.
How to Apply:
Please provide:
A supporting statement of no more than two pages outlining experience and/or ability in relation to the Selection Criteria.
A current curriculum vitae and contact details of two referees.
Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now button below.
#LI-DNI
Note
This is a temporary position available immediately until 30 June 2026 with possibility of extension up to 12 months.
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