AddressDo you want to make an IMPACT?.
About this Role
We are currently seeking a Biodiversity Officer to join our Sustainability and Environment team. As the Biodiversity Officer you will be responsible for:
- Preparation and implementation of operational policies, processes, guidelines, and procedures to support effective native vegetation programs and service delivery.
- Facilitating the design, delivery, and ongoing maintenance of revegetation works within Council reserves, roadsides and landfill sites.
- Oversee the roadside weed and pest program and other natural resource related programs.
- Providing statutory and strategic environmental planning advice, and conducting planning referral assessments regarding native vegetation impacts and natural resource management across the municipality.
About You
We are seeking an individual with a passion for the natural environment, including a high level of professional knowledge of native vegetation, plant identification, reserve maintenance, and natural resource management. You will have well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify, and resolve issues that arise.
You will need
- Tertiary qualifications in Botany, Environmental Science, Environmental Planning, or a relevant discipline.
- Strong plant identification and environmental assessment skills.
- Experience in natural resources management.
- Demonstrated capacity and experience in financial and contract management.
All successful applicants are required to apply for and satisfactorily obtain a National Police Check and hold a valid employee Working with Children Check.
Go Further, Right Here at Latrobe City Council
A career with LCC starts with a desire to go further. Here you will really care about empowering our community, get stuck into interesting and important work, love seeing your impact right in front of you, and grow faster too.
Why work for us?
At Latrobe City Council we are an equal opportunity employer who invests heavily in our employees.
We offer a range of training and personal development opportunities including a structured Leadership Development Program and study assistance.
At LCC you will enjoy flexible working options including working from home, and we offer benefits such as salary packaging and access to our health and wellbeing programs.
We want you to join our team and provide the best services possible for a fast-growing regional municipality of 77,086 people in the heart of Gippsland.
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