Regulators play a critical role in protecting the environment and promoting sustainable development. In the Northern Territory, there are numerous opportunities for individuals interested in pursuing a career in this field.
Environmental regulations are put in place to prevent pollution, protect natural resources, and promote sustainability. A career in Environmental Regulation involves licensing, enforcing and monitoring compliance with laws and regulations that protect the environment.
There are various career paths within Environmental Regulation. Some of the most common careers in this field include:
- Environmental Officers are at the front line when it comes to ensuring compliance with environmental laws. This can involve conducting environmental assessments, drafting approvals, monitoring environmental impacts, and enforcing environmental laws. Our environmental officers have backgrounds in science, engineering, natural resources, law, and environmental management.
- Investigators hold the regulated community to account by investigating potential breaches of environmental laws and preparing briefs for prosecution.
- Environmental Lawyers support operational teams to enforce and shape environmental regulations.
- Environmental Compliance Officers are responsible for enforcing environmental regulations and ensuring that businesses and individuals comply with environmental laws. They conduct inspections, investigate complaints, and provide guidance on how to reduce environmental impacts.
The department also provides services to support the Northern Territory Environment Protection Authority (NT EPA) and the Controller of Water Resources, which are independent decision makers.
There are also opportunities for individuals to specialise in specific areas of regulation. For example, some professionals may focus on weeds, waste, water, and air pollution.
To be successful in this field, individuals should have a strong understanding of environmental issues and laws, as well as excellent communication and analytical skills. They should also be able to work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders and have a problem solving mindset.
Overall, a career in environmental regulation in the Northern Territory can be both challenging and rewarding, offering opportunities to make a real difference in protecting the environment and promoting sustainable development.
You can view our current vacancies below, or you can see what's available in other areas with us by viewing all vacancies.