At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead contaminated land assessments and ensure compliance with environmental legislation.
- Company: Join the City of Casey, a vibrant and diverse community-focused council.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible work options, competitive salary, and a supportive wellbeing program.
- Other info: Be part of an inclusive team that values diversity and personal growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on environmental sustainability while growing your career.
- Qualifications: Knowledge of environmental legislation and proficiency in Microsoft Office and GIS.
The predicted salary is between 99920 - 108913 $ per year.
Knowledge of contamination legislation and regulatory compliance.
Located at Stevensons Road Closed Landfill Site offices. Permanent full time with Flexible Working Options. Band 6 salary $99,920 to $108,913 + Superannuation, Monthly RDO for full-time 40-hour weeks.
About the Role:
- Lead and support contaminated land assessment, management, and remediation in line with environmental legislation, Council frameworks, and regulatory requirements.
- Provide technical, planning, and operational support across environmental programs, including data analysis, reporting, stakeholder engagement, and landfill aftercare management.
What You’ll Deliver:
- Conduct and manage contaminated land assessments — including PSI/DSI investigations, soil/water/asbestos/PFAS testing, environmental risk assessments, and maintaining the contaminated land register.
- Support regulatory compliance and frameworks — implement the Contaminated Land Management Framework, OH&S systems, AMPs, SMOs, EPA waste-tracking, and prepare planning referral responses and compliance reports.
- Oversee operational programs and projects — supervise field officers and contractors, manage special projects (illegal dumping, landfill monitoring, blue-green algae), and provide leave coverage for the Senior Technical Officer.
- Collaborate and engage with stakeholders — work closely with EPA, Environmental Auditors, internal departments, consultants, and regulatory authorities, and stay up to date with industry best practice.
- Develop processes and enhance systems — create SOPs, support staff training, assist with annual reporting, and work with data analysts to improve GIS and data management systems.
What You’ll Bring:
- Strong understanding of key environmental legislation and guidance, including NEPMs, the Victorian Environment Protection Act 2021, EPA waste categories, Planning Practice Note 30, and industrial/landfill separation guidance.
- Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook), MS Teams, Power BI, Promapp and GIS platforms such as QGIS.
- Willingness to undergo pre-employment background checks including National Criminal History Check, Working with Children Check, Eligibility to Work check and Functional Assessment (Medical/physio).
How to Apply:
If you’re passionate about making a difference and want to be part of a forward-thinking team, we’d love to hear from you! Apply online by submitting your cover letter and resume. No need to address selection criteria.
For enquiries, contact Paul McGrath - Head of Site Assessment and Environmental Remediation at pmcgrath@casey.vic.gov.au or 9705 5159. Applications close at 11:55pm on Wednesday 8 April 2026.
Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
The City of Casey is proud to be an inclusive, child-safe, and equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from people of all ages, genders, cultures, backgrounds, and abilities, including those with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ communities, multicultural communities, and refugee or migrant backgrounds.
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