Conservation Management Planner

Conservation Management Planner

About the team

As part of the Environment and Heritage Branch, the Natural Areas Conservation (NAC) business unit is responsible for managing, restoring, conserving, and showcasing the City’s 13,784ha natural areas estate, which contains significant and diverse environmental and cultural values.

About your new role

As our next Conservation Management Planner, under the guidance of the Team Leader for Natural Area Conservation, you will have the opportunity to contribute conservation and natural area land management expertise to both the NAC unit and the broader organisation. Ideal for individuals with a passion for ecology and conservation, this role involves providing essential services in preserving and managing natural habitats, including a variety of flora and fauna monitoring projects, fire ecology, bushfire management projects, and nature-based recreation planning.

For more information on the key deliverables of this position, view the position brief by clicking the paperclip icon in the top right corner of this screen.  

We're looking for people who have:

• Demonstrated project management experience, in particular excellent time management skills and highly developed capacity to manage and deliver multiple projects on time, within budget and to a high standard.
• A collaborative approach, who enjoys working in a team environment and can provide a valuable contribution to team activities and discussions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to collaborate with colleagues within the business unit and wider organisation.
• Experience in the City's procurement processes, including the creation of consultancy briefs and other procurement related documentation.
• Demonstrated experience in natural area management, nature based recreation planning and conservation planning, including a knowledge of the relevant legislation, strategies and plans impacting upon the LGA and wider region.
• Bachelor of Science/Environmental Science or equivalent experience.

Be part of shaping the Gold Coast's future

The Gold Coast is inspired by lifestyle and driven by opportunity. We are the second largest Council in Australia.

As a 5-star employer of choice, we care about being the most flexible government organisation in Australia. We have a range of benefits to help you create the right balance:

• 9-day fortnight
• Flexible work arrangements to suit your lifestyle, including hybrid/work from home options, flexible working hours and locations
• Personal and professional development courses
• Access to 350+ fitness facilities through Fitness Passport / Low cost on-site gym membership
• 4 free confidential counselling sessions a year for you or an immediate family member
• 1 free nutritionist and financial advice session per year

We pride ourselves on our shared mission of being a high-performing, customer-focused organisation which delivers value-for-money services to the community. We're committed to creating a diverse workplace and inclusive culture.

How to apply

For more information, view the position brief by clicking the paperclip icon in the top right corner of this screen.

Click 'Apply' to submit your online application. Upload your Resume with a Cover Letter (of no more than 2 pages) outlining how your skills, experience and personal attributes would allow you to achieve success in this role.

Our selection process may include a one-way video interview via Criteria, a face-to-face or virtual interview via Microsoft Teams, reference checks via Xref and additional checks including police checks, employment history checks, qualification checks, pre-employment medical reviews and drug and alcohol testing.

Please note applications for all of our vacancies close at 10.30pm on the listed closing date.

The City of Gold Coast is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are committed to supporting an environment where all employees, regardless of their differences or similarities, feel valued, respected and supported. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander persons are encouraged to apply.