Permissioning Officer

Work with state government organisations.

Your new company
Join a leading statutory authority dedicated to protecting Victorias environment and community from pollution and waste. Based in Melbourne, youll be part of a high-performing permitting team driving regulatory excellence and continuous improvement.
Your new role
An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced environmental professional to join a government regulatory organisation on a short-term contract until 27 November 2026.Reporting to the Team Leader within the Permissioning and Licensing area, this VPS4 role focuses on assessing environmental permission applications and supporting the administration of a contemporary environmental regulatory framework. The successful candidate will contribute to protecting human health and the environment by ensuring applications are rigorously assessed against relevant legislative requirements.
Key Responsibilities

• Assess environmental permission and licence applications for scheduled activities.
• Undertake administrative processes associated with permission assessments.
• Prepare clear, accurate, and evidence-based assessment reports.
• Engage and collaborate with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Support decision-making processes that contribute to effective environmental regulation.

What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

• Sound knowledge of environmental management and environmental protection principles.
• Strong judgement and decision-making skills in relation to environmental matters.
• Excellent written, verbal, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Proven organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• A relevant qualification in environmental science, engineering, natural resources, or a related discipline will be highly regarded.

What you'll get in return
Be a part of this amazing team, where you will receive the opportunity to work for an established government authority that values work-life balance and offers flexible work arrangements to suit employee and business needs, as well as other great benefits.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' or forward an up-to-date copy of your CV to suman.kadian@hays.com.au. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact Suman Kadian on 03 9604 9656 for a confidential discussion on your career.#3019904