Environmental Officer

• Location: Hunter Area - Newcastle, Central Coast and the Upper Hunter
• Focus on the delivery of environmental and civil earthworks construction focused projects for local and state government clients throughout NSW that benefit communities
• We offer great benefits, Leave Loading, Flex Leave, Ongoing Development Opportunities, Fitness Passport and regular pay increments alongside a competitive remuneration Salary starting from $ 79,032pa + super

Diversity and inclusion are core values of the Department of Regional NSW and the Soil Conservation Service. We encourage applications from people with a range of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. This includes differences in culture, gender, sexual orientation, language and disability status or other attributes. The Department of Regional NSW is a workplace where everyone can contribute and participate to their full potential, with the Soil Conservation Service supported by a Leading Diversity Management Committee that reflects the richness and complexity of the regional NSW communities we serve. 

Working in a competitive commercial environment, the role of an Environmental Officer with the Soil Conservation Service (SCS) is responsible for supporting the on-site delivery of diverse environmental and earthworks projects for clients. Our business focuses on erosion control, soil and water management, creek and foreshore stabilisation, construction of fire trails and access tracks, contaminated sites and conservation earthworks.

About you

To be successful you’ll need to be someone who can work with a team to deliver environmental focused projects with the responsibility for supervising staff and contractors operating machinery while making things happen on the ground.

Your responsibilities:  

• Deliver and supervise the implementation of environmental and civil construction projects, predominantly within the Hunter Region. Key projects may include creek and foreshore stabilisation, assistance with on-ground technical and environmental assessments and conservation earthworks.  
• Supervise and provide guidance for junior field staff and contractors 
• Assist senior staff to investigate, develop and scope solutions for natural resource management issues 
• Ensure project quality and safety, whilst also assisting to maintain budgets and project resources 
• Identification of workplace hazards and assess the risk to health and safety, implement and manage risk controls associated with any hazards
• Professionally represent and promote the SCS to help develop effective partnerships with internal staff and contractors 
• Work as a colleague with teams and areas to resource projects with a whole of area team approach 

Watch this video to see what a day in the life of a Soil Conservation Service Environmental Officer is like! 

 What will you need to commence a career with us:  

• Experience in the natural resource management, erosion control, civil earthworks construction, landscape industries 
• Experience and/or knowledge with plant and machinery operations 
• Ability to successfully supervise staff and implement environmental construction projects   
• A focus on safety and be able to deliver high-quality projects, demonstrated experience in delivering efficiencies whilst maintaining standards will be highly regarded 
• Great communication skills and an ability to use computers and other mobile devices 
• A current NSW driver licence combined with the willingness and ability to travel is required.

What we offer: 

• A role where you will be working with environmental experts to deliver innovative environmental and civil construction outcomes  
• Inclusion and Flexible Working, including a 35-hr working week 
• Team of passionate people across NSW
• Exciting career pathways and development opportunities 
• Watch this video to see what our staff say about working with us! 

For more information you can download the role description. 

How to Apply:  

A career with the Soil Conservation Service is waiting for you! Simply submit your CV (max 4 pages) plus a cover letter (Max 2 pages) outlining your relevant skills and experience and how these make you an ideal candidate for this role

Applications close Sunday 14th April at 11:55pm.  

To learn more about the role, please contact:
Mick Taylor: 0419 104 *** | **********@scs.nsw.gov.au
OR
Brittany Knight: 0437 613 *** | ***************@scs.nsw.gov.au

Additional Information:
A talent pool may be created from this recruitment action for ongoing and temporary roles of the same standard that may become available for filling over the next eighteen months. The successful applicant in this role may be required to undergo a police check, health assessment and other assessments as required.