APS5 Compliance Monitoring Officer

Posted 25 July 2022
Salary$50 - $55 per hour
LocationCanberra
Job type Contract
DisciplineGovernment Federal
ReferenceJO-2207-482712

Job description

About the Organisation
 
This department’s purpose is to protect, conserve and enhance the values of Commonwealth parks for the use and well-being of all Australians.
 
About the role
 
As an APS5 Compliance Monitoring Officer, you will:
  • Create program documents (e.g. Standard Operation Procedures) for Compliance Monitoring Programs
  • Assist in the preparation the project and program schedules to target operations / activities for compliance monitoring
  • Maintain field equipment and assist in the procurement of equipment for field operations
  • Assist with the delivery of the Compliance Audit Program by:
    • establishing audit criteria in order to assess compliance by authorisation holders with the conditions of their authorisation and regulatory requirements
    • Obtaining and verifying evidence of activities undertaken by the authorisation holders
    • Preparing or contributing to the Audit Report including providing clear audit findings and recommendations for improvement, or corrective actions required to achieve compliance
    • Scheduling Audits and acting as a point of contact for auditees
    • Attending , record and transcribe minutes for Audits
Skills and Experience
  • Demonstrated capability to collect information through effective interviewing, listening, observing and reviewing documented information, including records and data
  • Ability to keep accurate records with experience in minute taking and
  • Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing
  • Competency in to verifying the relevance and accuracy of collected information
  • Sensitively address cultural and social aspects of the audited organisation
  • Demonstrated commitment to and focus on WHS and have the ability to travel and visit sites around the county for the purpose of conducting site audits
  • Knowledge of applicable statutory and regulatory requirements
  • Competence to maintain the confidentiality and security of information
  • Applicants must hold and maintain a valid Australian motor vehicle drivers’ licence
Desirable experience/qualifications
  • Knowledge and skills in audit principles, processes and methods
  • Qualifications in a relevant area of marine, biological, natural resources, environmental science or management are desirable but not essential for this role
  • Experience with Commonwealth, State or Territory marine or national parks management
How to apply
 
If this role is of interest to you and you would like to know more then please don’t hesitate to contact Lexi Pappas at lpappas@dfp.com.au 02 6162 7311

DFP welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability. In addition, DFP will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability throughout the recruitment process. If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments to the application, recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please advise via adjustments@dfp.com.au or 1300 337 000 and indicate your preferred method of communication (email, phone, text) so we can keep in touch and meet your accessibility needs.

Note: You may be required to provide evidence of your COVID-19 vaccination status.