- Contribute to the protection of the Alligator Rivers Region (including Kakadu National Park) from the impacts of uranium mining.
- Work with a diverse team of research scientists.
- Permanent, ongoing position living in a tropical environment.

Who we are The Office of the Supervising Scientist (OSS) ensures the protection of the Alligator Rivers Region, including Kakadu National Park, and the local communities from the effects of uranium mining by undertaking environmental research and monitoring, participating in and overseeing the regulatory process and developing standards and practices for environmental protection. The Science Facilitation Team provides high quality business, operational and governance support to the Office of the Supervising Scientist. This includes providing secretariate and coordination support to the Alligator Rivers Region Technical Committee and the Alligator Rivers Region Advisory Committee as well as maintaining the OSS intra and internet presence.

For more information about us please visit our website.

The job

- Coordinate the management of the OSS intranet and internet pages.
- Provision of secretariat services to the Alligator Rivers Region Technical Committee and the Alligator Rivers Region Advisory Committee, including meeting coordination and committee governance arrangements, ensuring all statutory requirements and obligations are met.
- Coordinating Departmental information requests and activities.
- Assisting with the preparation of high-quality briefing material including Ministerial submissions and Senate estimates briefs and undertake other high-level policy and coordination tasks as required.
- Maintain the OSS linkedIn and Facebook presence.



Provide assistance with wider section tasks including communications, records management planning and reporting arrangements.

What you’ll gain from the experience Contribute to the protection of the Alligator Rivers Region (including Kakadu National Park) from the impacts of uranium mining. Work with a diverse team of research scientists. Permanent, ongoing position living in a tropical workplace.

What we are looking for

We are seeking candidates who can demonstrate the following:

- Demonstrated policy, governance and secretariat skills and experience engaging with internal and external stakeholders on complex issues.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and with a high level of attention to detail, including excellent written ability for the production of clear and concise reports, and provision of information and advice to external stakeholders.
- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain productive working relationships with stakeholders and staff members, and to work effectively in a team.
- An ability to work under limited direction and manage multiple competing priorities.
- Desirable An understanding of whole of government, departmental, ministerial and parliamentary processes and governance requirements.




- Previous experience in a similar role within Commonwealth or State government and working with scientific committees, advisory boards or technical working groups.

Desirable qualifications

- Qualifications in a science related discipline

Additional requirements hold and maintain a valid Australian motor vehicle drivers licence

Eligibility and other requirements

Citizenship - to be eligible for employment with the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water you must be an Australian citizen.

Security Clearance - this position requires a Baseline Vetting security clearance. You will be required to obtain and maintain a clearance at this level.

Pre-employment checks - your suitability for employment will be assessed through a pre-employment screening process. This process includes a requirement to undergo and satisfy a National Police Check, referee checks, character clearance and where required a pre-employment medical assessment, specified mandatory qualification(s) validation and a probation period.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) in recruitment

You may use AI tools to support your participation in this recruitment process, unless advised otherwise. If you use AI, you must ensure your use is transparent, authentic and truthful, and that all information reflects your own skills and experience.

The department may use AI in a limited, transparent and responsible way to support parts of this recruitment process. AI does not make decisions - all assessments and selection outcomes are made by people.

For more information, see:

- - Artificial Intelligence Transparency Statement
- AI in recruitment | Australian Public Service Commission

📌 Science Communication Officer (Darwin)
🏢 Australian Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water
📍 Darwin