Environment Correspondence Officer - NSW Trade & Investment

Environment Correspondence Officer

NSW Trade & Investment

Environment Correspondence Officer

• Maitland location
• Clerk Grade 7-8
• Permanent full time

NSW Trade & Investment drives sustainable economic growth in New South Wales. We do this by working with and supporting the vast range of businesses and industries across NSW to advance investment, innovation, activity and improvements across all industry sectors.

The Mineral Resources Branch is responsible for facilitating profitable and sustainable mineral resources development, effective environmental management and safe and responsible minerals exploration, mining and petroleum production.

The Environmental Sustainability Unit works to improve the standard of environmental management in NSW and promote sustainable mining and exploration practices.  This requires high-quality environmental management, regulatory intervention and effective rehabilitation practices through development and implementation of a clear legislative and procedural framework, provision of advice to industry, government and the community and a strong compliance program.

 
The Role:
 
The role of the Environmental Correspondence Officer is to provide timely, high quality advice through research and analysis of information from a range of sources to the Minister, Director General and Executive on a range of departmental issues and act as the conduit between Executive, Senior Managers, staff and Minister’s Office. 

This role is an integral component of the Environmental Sustainability Unit, assisting in the delivery of an effective and efficient service to support and enhance the performance of the unit.

 
The Requirements:

Applicants are required to address the selection criteria as part of the online application process.

• Thorough knowledge of the workings of Government, including the role of Ministers, as well as Government protocols and procedures.
• Problem solving skills with an ability to analyse complex issues and formulate and prepare an appropriate response.
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships at all levels including senior staff in the Ministerial Office and across other agencies and organisations.
• Experience in sourcing and analysing a variety of information from Government and industry sources.
• Proven written skills and experience in preparing concise documents and editing material.
• Well developed interpersonal, and negotiation skills to liaise with internal clients and external stakeholders, with a solution focused and creative approach to issues.
• Time management skills, with an ability to manage competing priorities and deliver quality outcomes within limited timeframes and work with minimal supervision.
• Proficiency in computer skills in particular word processing and understanding of online and web based dissemination of information.

Closing Date: Sunday 11 August 2013
Enquiries: Robyn Stace - 02 4931 6605 - robyn.stace@industry.nsw.gov.au