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Are you looking for the right career and lifestyle move for 2023? Do you want to make an impact on the future of the community you live in? Here's your opportunity to kick a career goal while you enjoy an incredible lifestyle on the beautiful Barrington Coast.
The role
MidCoast Council's Natural Systems department is a collaborative team connected by a shared vision and purpose, who are steadfastly committed to safeguarding our natural environment through planning, conservation, restoration and sustainability initiatives.
The Biodiversity and Natural Assets Officer will contribute to natural asset management planning and project development across natural areas under Council's care to ensure the ecological health and long-term viability of these areas is sustained.
This position will be responsible for:
- Developing and implementing natural area management plans and contributing to strategic planning initiatives.
- Developing and maintaining an asset management framework for Council's natural areas.
- Supporting contractors, staff and volunteers to undertake natural area management activities and restoration projects.
- Sourcing grant funding and managing grant funded projects including contract management, stakeholder engagement, monitoring, reporting and acquittals.
- Maintaining effective relationships and partnerships with key government, industry and community groups.
- Assisting in the development and delivery of community engagement programs, such as Bushcare.
The Biodiversity and Natural Assets Officer will have strong interpersonal and engagement skills and be committed to delivering high level outcomes through collaboration, best practice natural resource management and demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and tight project deadlines.
What you'll bring
- Degree level qualifications in Environmental Management, Environmental Science or an equivalent field.
- Proven experience in the areas of natural resource management, biodiversity conservation, restoration ecology, natural area management or bush regeneration.
- Demonstrated experience in the preparation and implementation of management strategies and action plans for natural areas and biodiversity assets.
- A proven capacity for quality customer service through the development and implementation of community engagement strategies and processes.
- Proven high level written and verbal communication, facilitation, negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
What we offer
- Long service leave when you’ve been with us for over 5 years.
- Above Award Parental Leave provisions.
- Generous leave entitlements.
- Flexible work options.
- Work in a modern office that provides a variety of work settings supported by the right technology.
- Ongoing personal and professional development programs.
- Study assistance and study leave.
- Journey to work cover.
Salary: Salary range of $77,000 - $90,000 p.a. plus superannuation (subject to skills and experience).
Location: This position will be based at our Administration Centre in Yalawanyi Ganya at 2 Biripi Way, Taree. You may also be required to be based from other Council sites across the MidCoast Council region.
Tenure: Permanent, Full Time.
Closing Date: Sunday 11 June 2023 at 11.59pm.
Want to know more?
Please review the position description in PDF or Word formats.
For enquiries regarding the application process please contact Josie Reardon, Talent Acquisition Officer, who is the HR representative for this role. Josie can be reached on (02) 7955 7328 or at josie.reardon@midcoast.nsw.gov.au.
For questions relating to the position requirements please contact Tanya Cross, Sustainability and Natural Assets Coordinator, who is the hiring manager for this role. Tanya can be reached on (02) 7955 7808 or tanya.cross@midcoast.nsw.gov.au.
How to apply:
- When responding to the questions below, please include detailed and relevant examples of your skills and experience.
- You have the option to save your application prior to submitting, however please ensure you don't forget to submit your application before the closing date.
