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• Provision of specialist PFAS technical advice and support for the PFAS Taskforce and departmental executives to promote the efficient and effective implementation of the PFAS Airports Investigation Program.
• Provide technical expertise supporting the delivery of the PFAS Airports Investigation Program, including:
• Review of all technical deliverables prepared by external contaminated land lead consultants at up to eight airports.
• Identify technical issues and sensitivities that may impact time, budget, or otherwise affect the ability of the PFAS Airports Investigation Program to meet its objectives.
• Offer technical advice based on national guidelines to resolve issues or mitigate risks.
• Capacity-building and mentorship of non-technical PFAS Taskforce team members to enhance their capability and ability to understand, interpret and respond to emerging risks to program delivery.
• Specific advice on interpretation and practical application of relevant national and jurisdictional environmental requirements.
• Provision of specialist technical review and evaluation of proponent tender submissions for high-risk, high-value procurement exercises in accordance with Commonwealth Procurement Rules and the departmental procurement framework.
• Participation in whole-of-government engagement forums relating to national and international developments in PFAS management research and remedial technology trials.
• Communicate and make decisions that are based on professional judgement, evaluating risks and in the context of a complex and changing environment.
• Promotion of the program through attendance and participation in relevant industry associations and events

What you'll need to succeed

• Qualifications in environmental science or contaminated land management
• Experience managing and/or undertaking PFAS investigation projects, including understanding of relevant Federal, State or Territory guidelines or legislative requirements applicable to PFAS investigation and management.
• Necessary skills include:
• Working knowledge of national contaminated land guidelines (ASC NEPM, PFAS NEMP, etc) and airport environmental regulations (AEPRs).
• Experience in stakeholder engagement and consultation, including the communication of complex technical information to non-technical audiences.
• Strategic outlook to consider technical issues in the context of the programme as a whole.
• Problem-solving skills and ability to make decisions based on data from multiple sources.
• Ability to work independently and with limited direction
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What you'll get in return

What you need to do now

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