Senior Environmental Assessment Officer

• Contribute to the protection of the Territory’s unique environment.
• Work with a passionate environmental impact assessment team.
• Enjoy the diversity of projects and benefit from flexible work arrangements.

Professional 3 - Remuneration Package Range $138,602 - $155,011

(including salary $117,625 - $131,735)

Environmental Assessment

Darwin

Several full time ongoing vacancies are available

Bring your experience in environmental impact assessment and/or best practice environmental management to the team protecting the Territory’s environment.

The Department of Lands, Planning and Environment (DLPE) was established with a clear vision that the Northern Territory’s natural assets are managed sustainably for the benefit of all. Its purpose is to provide evidence-based advice and regulation to support sustainable use of the Northern Territory’s natural resources, and to protect and preserve its wildlife.

The Environmental Assessment Unit (EAU) in DLPE conducts environmental impact assessment functions of the Northern Territory Environment Protection Authority (NT EPA) under the Environment Protection Act 2019 (EP Act). The NT EPA is an independent authority with the key objectives to promote ecologically sustainable development and protect the environment.

As a Senior Environmental Assessment Officer you play a key leadership role in effectively implementing environmental impact assessments of development proposals in accordance with the EP Act and Environment Protection Regulations 2020.

Your key duties involve the identification, critical analysis and assessment of environmental impacts associated with development proposals and recommending environment protection measures, conditions and safeguards consistent with best practice environmental management. This will involve liaising with NT government agencies, industry proponents, and other stakeholders. You will also provide high quality, efficient and timely environmental and scientific advice to the NT EPA and other stakeholders on development matters that come under the responsibility of the EAU.

You must have tertiary qualifications in environmental science or a related field and demonstrated experience in environmental impact assessment, natural resource management or environmental management. It is essential that you can interpret scientific information and that you have highly developed written communication skills to convey complex information to a broad audience. You also require an ability to manage multiple projects, negotiate, problem-solve, and work independently. Technical experience in the assessment of impacts on the biophysical, social and or cultural aspects of the environment will be well received.

You will be rewarded with a competitive salary package including 12% superannuation, 6 weeks recreational and 3 weeks personal leave annually, 17.5% leave loading, negotiable flexible work arrangements, potential for assistance with relocation costs, and an opportunity to experience the uniqueness of living in the Northern Territory.

This is a great time to consider a move to the Territory. Enjoy an enviable laidback lifestyle with short commutes, tropical sunsets, spectacular lightning displays and unique landscapes with cool waterholes. Darwin’s rich cultural society and community spirit makes it an easy place to meet people and make new friends.

For further information about this vacancy please contact:

Roland Lee, Manager Environmental Assessment on 08 8924 4050 or roland.lee@nt.gov.au

Quote vacancy number: 33135

For more information click:

• https://environment.nt.gov.au/
• https://ntepa.nt.gov.au/

Explore the Territory:

• https://jointheterritory.nt.gov.au/

Applications should consist of a one page summary sheet, resume / CV and copies of relevant qualifications.

For a copy of the Job Description or to view career opportunities in the Northern Territory Government please visit https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/Search

Application Closing date: 22/11/2026