Environmental Education Officer

• Hiring Stormwater Education Officer and Erosion and Sediment Education Officer 
• 35 hours a week (no weekend work)
• March-August contract

Our client is on the lookout for Environmental Education Officers to take ownership of community engagement programs and build capacity within the development industry to uphold best practices. 

Key responsibilities may include, but aren't limited to:

• Developing, implementing, improving and promoting engagement and education programs to the development industry and the wider community
• Educating communities on current issues, legal responsibilities and positive action related to the cause 
• Liaising and fostering collaborative partnerships with key community organisations, the development industry and relevant internal and external stakeholders
• Participating in relevant regional programs and catchment management groups 
• Providing expertise and advice to other parties on effective community engagement strategies
• Monitoring and reporting relevant budget and strategic considerations 
• Upholding a good standard of leadership by providing direction and feedback to maintain individual accountability, enable team success, and achieve business and operational objectives
• Managing volunteers when required
• Documenting all work and maintaining up-to-date records

General qualifications and experience:

• Solid working experience (at least 1 year) in the development of Environmental Education materials, strategies, policies and programs related to the environmental field of work
• Demonstrated high-level oral and written communication skills, including the ability to deliver presentations, write strategies, education materials and reports
• Must be able to manage multiple tasks/projects concurrently 
• Current class C drivers licence
• Excellent interpersonal skills to effectively work with internal and external stakeholders
• Computer literacy in basic Microsoft Office applications and the ability to quickly learn corporate applications
• Demonstrated commitment to customer service
• Experience in managing a project budget (desirable)
• Relevant local government experience (desirable)

Specific qualifications and experience for Stormwater Education Officer:

• Degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Management or related field
• Sound knowledge of environmental issues relating to stormwater

Specific qualifications and experience for Erosion and Sediment Education Officer:

• Degree in Environmental Management, sustainability or related field, or equivalent qualification from an advanced tertiary institution
• Excellent knowledge and application of best practice erosion and sediment control measures
• Sound knowledge of environmental legislative requirements for the building industry

If you think you meet the above criteria, please apply below. Once you've applied, you may call Talya on 0428587*** for more information.