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SalaryEnvironmental Assessment Officer (200683)
Maximum Term Contract Full Time - 36.25 hours per week - 6 months
$71,379.10 to $91,736.94 Annually + up to 12% super
RCC Officers' Level 2.4 to 5.3
A special place
At Redland City Council, you can help improve lives, while shaping your career in a truly special place. Situated on the stunning Redlands Coast, our team is creating an enriched, sustainable future for Redland City.
Here, every role matters … Together, we’re focused on serving our community. Join us so together we can improve the Redlands for today and tomorrow.
Your opportunity
Are you looking to start your career in Environmental Assessment? Do you have a passion for the environment and love striving for positive outcomes?
We have an exciting temporary full-time opportunity for an Environmental Assessment Officer to join our fast paced, dynamic and vibrant team. This role will see you provide timely and accurate environmental and natural resources management advice and recommendations on development applications consistent with the environmental protection and management goals of Council.
Guided by our Values, you will:
- Provide professional support to the Environmental Assessment Unit by applying a basic level of professional Environmental Assessment and planning knowledge.
- Provide professional Environmental Assessment planning and land use management advice to clients to achieve consistent and equitable outcomes.
- Assess and prepare reports on less complex development applications to support the Team in optimising productivity.
What you’ll bring
First and foremost, you’ll need to live and breathe our Values, as they are fundamental to the way we go about our work and the relationships we build.
We would love to hear from you or someone you know who:
- has achievement at a basic level in the application of acquired knowledge in current and emerging Environmental Assessment planning and land use management principles and practice.
- is a team player and can work well with others to achieve team and organisational goals.
- has demonstrated written communication skills, with achievement in effectively preparing professional correspondence and reports on routine to more complex matters.
- has local government experience (not essential).
Why join us
We asked our people why they choose to work at Redland City Council. They say it’s about two things: feeling connected to the Redlands Coast as a truly special place and the incredible career and development opportunities at Council.
Here, you can:
- Improve lives, for today and tomorrow. You will make an impact in our organisation through providing timely and accurate environmental and natural resources management advice.
- Achieve, for the community and your career. We’ll support you every step of the way and you will have a huge impact on the work we do.
- Experience variety, and grow as a result. Upskill, try new roles and broaden your horizons. Council is an amazing place to grow and diversify professionally.
- Find the right balance to bring the best you. We offer attractive benefits, ongoing support and flexible working arrangements.
Here are some more reasons for loving working with us:
- Generous leave provisions such as paid parental leave and purchased leave scheme including 17.5% loading on annual leave!
- Ex-gratia day offered during the Christmas/New Year break
- Access to professional and leadership development programs and education/study assistance
- Mentoring and coaching opportunities to increase your industry knowledge and business acumen
- Diverse secondment opportunities for career development
- Reward and recognition programs
- Wellbeing programs and social club
- Access to discounts with over 400 leading retailers
Eligibility
- You'll hold a degree level qualification in Environmental science, Environmental planning, Environmental engineering or Environmental and natural resource management.
- You'll have an open Class C Queensland Drivers Licence or equivalent.
- Successful applicants will be asked to consent to a police check. Please note that people with criminal records are not automatically barred from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.
- To be eligible for employment, applicants must have the legal right to work in Australia.
Ready to join us
Applications will only be accepted through Council’s Web Recruitment system or through OURspace for current Council employees. Hard copy and e-mailed applications will not be accepted.
To be considered, applicants must submit a:
- Cover letter (one page); and
RCC utilises a merit-based recruitment process which may include various testing methods, such as psychometric testing and requesting the submission of a short video application from candidates after the advertisement closes.
Specific information on the position (200683) can be obtained by contacting Tessa Horgan on (07) 3829 8***. Applications for this position close at 11:59 p.m. Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) on 25/02/2024 .
At Redland City Council, we truly value the diverse skills, experiences and perspectives of our people. We’re focused on making Council an inclusive place, where everyone belongs and brings in new skills, diverse experiences and backgrounds that enable us to serve our community better.
Applications will not be accepted from a third party.
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