AddressPermanent, full time position
About us:
We are a values driven organisation proud to be serving our community with a broad and diverse range of services. Our community is active and engaged, and proud of our diverse culture, green spaces and built environment. We are connected by our vibrant local centres and our focus on creating safe and welcoming places for people. We are making big changes at the City and by working together we are coming up with more efficient and innovative ways of doing things and by being able to make a difference in the community brings us great job satisfaction. If you are looking to work with an organisation that promotes a positive and inclusive workplace, has a friendly working environment and truly believes their workforce is their most important asset, then the City of Bayswater could be the place for you.
About the Position:
The City is involved in a range of sustainability and natural area management initiatives that are designed to protect, preserve and conserve our environment. The Catchment Management Officer ensures the provision of specialist environmental management advice to improve the water quality of the river and catchment areas and deliver environmental monitoring and reporting programs. The role also involves project management of erosion control works and water sensitive urban design projects. You will have the opportunity to be part of many exciting projects including taking the lead in implementing Waterwise Bayswater 2030 and future blue-green projects.
About the Person:
The successful applicant will have previous experience and knowledge of environmental water sampling and analysis, have a high level of understating of Catchment Management principles and project management. They will have strong research and report writing skills and the ability to project manage. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are essential in order to effectively liaise with team members and the community. They will hold a relevant tertiary qualification in environmental science or equivalent and the ability to obtain a Working with Children’s check.
What we offer:
You will love working here because we believe we have great staff who are motivated and passionate about what they do. We get to make a difference in the community which brings great job satisfaction. We offer a competitive salary of $93,781.36 per annum plus super, as well as access to City of Bayswater staff benefits including:
- Flexible work arrangements
- 11% superannuation plus matching co-contributions up to 5%
- Additional 2 days leave per year plus Annual Leave loading
- Free aquatic and gym membership
- Training and development opportunities
- Employee health and wellbeing program
- Free onsite parking
- Employee Assistance Program
- Corporate health insurance discounts
- Diverse and inclusive work environment
*conditions apply
Closing Date: 2.00pm, Friday 17th May 2024
To view the Position Description and information about working for the City of Bayswater, please download the attachments below.
For any further queries please contact Alex Devine, Environment Manager on 9272 0660.
The City of Bayswater reserves the right to close this advertisement prior to the closing date. Candidate screening and interviews may take place prior to the advertised close date. Applications may be used to fill subsequent vacancies.
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Applicants should include a current CV and a cover letter describing how you meet the requirements of the role.
JEREMY EDWARDS
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
The City of Bayswater is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we promote a workplace that values and foster the diversity of our staff. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, the LGBQTIA+ community, and young people.
