Address "YOU COULD MAKE ALL THE DIFFERENCE"
Primary Work Location: Charmhaven and Long Jetty
Use your skills and knowledge in environmental protection and enhancement in this interesting and varied role
Work/Life Balance - 9 day fortnight
Permanent Full Time roles available
Salary range between $1,179 to $1,415 per week ($61,519 to $73,804 per annum) + $18.28 weekly allowance + 11% Superannuation.
Central Coast Council is committed to the goals of equal opportunity employment. We aim to provide a work environment for our employees that fosters equity, diversity and respect.
Council is committed to providing safe environments that protect the physical, emotional, cultural and social wellbeing of children on the Central Coast.
Ideally located on the northern fringe of Sydney and just an hour's drive from Newcastle, the Central Coast offers one of the best places in Australia to live and work.
Today the Central Coast is one of the fastest growing regions in NSW, with the third largest Local Government Area (LGA) in NSW and the 6th Largest LGA in Australia.
The role will see you working in a crew assisting with environmental sustainability of waterways and catchment areas around the Central Coast. There is an emphasis on restoring and maintaining riparian, aquatic ecosystems and Storm Water Quality Improvement Devices (SQIDs) for the purpose of improving waterway stability and water quality. You be responsible for working to ensure that these standards of quality are achieved allowing for the enjoyment of native vegetation and natural systems for future and current generations.
This position is required to provide quality customer service and create value for the community.
Council will also be creating an eligibility list from this recruitment process and may utilise this eligibility list to fill other Catchment Maintenance Officer vacancies across the Central Coast Council area.
Key activities of this role include:
Provide specialist input into catchment infrastructure design and planning to ensure effective and efficient ongoing maintenance outcomes;
Assist in aquatic operations such as wrack collection and dredging;
Assist and support the Crew/Team Leader to plan, coordinate, implement work plans and resources required to carry out the rehabilitation, maintenance and protection of the natural/built environment.
Essential Criteria:
Certificate III qualification in Applied Science, Conservation Land Management, Bush Regeneration or related field OR demonstrated solid contemporary experience in a similar role, combined with ongoing professional development;
Current Class C Drivers Licence;
WHS Construction Induction Certificate (White Card) or willing to obtain;
Current Provide First Aid – HLTAID0011 or willing to obtain;
Demonstrated experience in operations of natural areas management and restoration e.g. SQIDs, wetland ecology, river and stream processes and riparian rehabilitation;
Previous experience in minor constructions works;
Demonstrated experience in the implementation and operation of erosion and sediment control plans;
Demonstrated experience in the application and interpretation of the principles and practices associated with managing native vegetation and natural systems including practical bush regeneration techniques;
Proven ability to read and interpret work plans, drawings, designs and specifications with experience in administration, scheduling and delivery of operational work programs.
What we offer:
Weekly pay cycle;
Generous Leave Provisions: 20 days paid Annual Leave, 15 days Sick Leave/Carers Leave, Health & Wellbeing Leave, Long Service Leave after 5 years, Additional purchased leave, Parental Leave – 18 weeks full pay/36 weeks ½ pay, Paternity Leave - 2 weeks
Novated Leasing;
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) available to employees and their families;
Fitness Passport – access to gyms across the Central Coast and Newcastle;
Health & Wellbeing programs – skin cancer screening, Breastscreen, Flu vaccination, blood donations;
Recognition of Service;
Professional Development opportunities;
Individual career development and learning opportunities;
Reward & Recognition programs.
A 9 day fortnight work-cycle currently applies to this role.
Successful candidates may be required to undertake a course of vaccinations against Hepatitis A and B and Tetanus or demonstrate their immunity.
Enquiries: Matthew Barnett, Team Leader environmental Infrastructure Catchments, on ph: 0400 685 ***
If you are deaf, hearing or speech impaired, you can contact us through the National Relay Service TTY call 133 677 or Speak & Listen 1300 555 727.
Closing Date: Applications close at Midnight on Sunday, 24 March 2024.
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HOW TO APPLY
Thank you for your interest in the position.
For more information on applying for a role with Central Coast Council please click on the following link: https://www.centralcoast.nsw.gov.au/council/about-council/careers-and-volunteering/applying-position
Apply now using our fast, easy to use on-line application process.
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To lodge your application, please follow the below steps:
Step 1: Answer the on-line questions shown below. Please ensure that you provide as much detail as possible in response to the questions asked.
Step 2: Attach your Resume
Step 3: Attach your qualifications and licences
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PLEASE NOTE: By completing and submitting this online application you confirm that any information provided by yourself in this application is true & correct and acknowledge that any offer of employment may be withdrawn should the information that you have provided in support of your application be shown to be false. You also consent to employment screening checks being conducted where appropriate. This may include associated checks (Referee check, Working With Children Check, Entitlement to Work in Australia, Employment History and an Australian Federal Police Check) as well as substantiation of educational qualifications, industry memberships, previous Central Coast Council employment history and association with professional bodies.
I also acknowledge that I will be required to provide proof of eligibility (including photo identification) to work in Australia if selected for an interview.
