Do you want to protect future generations?
Protect tomorrow together at the NSW EPA
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.
The Field Operations team is one of three in the EPA’s Newcastle office and is responsible for the regulatory oversight of mining activities in the Hunter Valley and other major industries in the region including managing the environmental response to pollution incidents. The team works closely with external stakeholders and local Councils to manage a diverse and complex range of environmental issues and deliver outcomes in accordance with the legislation administered by the EPA. The team also has carriage of the Hunter River Salinity Trading Scheme which is responsible for ensuring safe and more stable levels of salinity in the Hunter River and tributaries.
For more information about the role, please read the DOC26 252252 Senior Field Operations Officer - EO10 - Role Description - Generic - March 2026 (1) (1).docx
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 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 Candidate Information Pack (1).pdf
Applications close: Monday 21 September 2026 at 11.55pm
Should you require further information about the role, please contact Corrie Ford at corrie.ford@epa.nsw.gov.au
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.
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ANSTO is one of Australia’s largest public research organisations and custodian of much of our country’s important science infrastructure, including the OPAL nuclear research reactor, the Australian Synchrotron, accelerators, cyclotrons and neutron beam instruments.
More than 1000 scientists, engineers and experts work at ANSTO to answer the significant environmental, medical and industrial questions using nuclear techniques.
ANSTO’s international collaborations, including partnerships with the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN), ensure Australian scientists are connected to a global network of experts and research projects.
As part of enabling a strong national collaborative network, ANSTO is connected with all Australian and New Zealand universities through the Australian Institute of Nuclear Science and Engineering (AINSE), providing researchers access to Australia’s nuclear science, technology and engineering expertise and landmark infrastructure.
On average, ANSTO accommodates over 1800 visiting researchers from other Australian and international research organisations each year.
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