Environmental Consultant Lead

4 days ago


Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

Job Description
We are seeking a Senior Advisor to join our team to manage application and reassessment processes. As a technical specialist, you will provide objective expert advice on environmental-fate and ecotoxicology assessments and reassessments of Hazardous Substances. Your primary responsibilities will include reviewing applications, establishing classifications, and supporting system development and maintenance.

Key Accountabilities
* Comprehensive review of applications, assessing data quality, reliability, and ecotoxicological relevance * Providing expert advice on environmental fate studies and establishing classifications under the GHS * Reviewing exposure data to formulate risk assessments for various organism types and compartments * Supporting system development and maintenance, providing professional leadership and advice

About the Ideal Candidate
We are looking for a candidate with a strong scientific background and experience in environmental-fate. A Master's Degree or higher qualification in the specialist area is essential, along with sound knowledge of chemical legislation. Experience in determining GHS classification and conducting risk assessments for chemicals is highly valued.

Our Benefits
The EPA offers a competitive salary range of $100,779 - $151,169 per annum, plus benefits such as flexible working culture, additional annual leave days, and learning opportunities.



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