Environmental Project Officer

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of Council’s Project Management Office as the Environmental Project Officer. This role will work closely with subject matter experts, project sponsors, project managers, external stakeholders, and The Wagga Wagga Community to develop effective relationships that contribute to the investigation, reporting, developing and delivery of projects and programs.

What we will offer you:

• Permanent, full-time position.
• Remuneration of $3,369.92 gross per fortnight with the opportunity to progress to $4,036.70 gross per fortnight + superannuation.
• Access to Councils Flexible Working Hours Agreement.
• Generous leave entitlements.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.

Your new role:
This position is responsible for the provision of quality cultural and environmental investigation, development and preparation of reports for all capital and forward works projects and programs associated with Council’s civil infrastructure and environmental projects such as buildings, roads, parks, solid waste, stormwater and sewer.

Key responsibilities of the position include but are not limited to:

• Investigate, develop, and prepare all environmental plans associated and required for Council projects and forward works programs.
• Project manage the delivery of Council’s environmental assets.
• Prepare and review correspondence, reports (e.g. REF) and plans (e.g. Environmental, erosion and sediment control plans) including inspections to ensure environmental compliance.
• Prepare and review environmental strategies to deliver projects and programs from Council’s long term strategic and financial plans.

What you will need to succeed:
In order to be successful in this role, you must possess a minimum of five (5) years’ experience in environmental investigations, preparation of reports and plans for civil infrastructure projects.

You will have solid experience in environmental project management and strong communication and interpersonal skills. You will be able to negotiate, influence and consult with a wide range of stakeholders and you will be expected to be tertiary qualified in Environmental Studies.

What is next?
Applications close Monday, 12 December 2022 at 11.59pm AEST. Please note, interviews will not be taking place until early January 2023.The Council administration building will be closed for the period of Friday, 23 December 2022 to Monday, 2 January 2023. During this time, there will be no communication regarding the recruitment process for this position.

If you are interested in this role and would like more information, please contact Anjanee Beechani on 02 6926 9647.

As part of the recruitment process, pre-employment checks will be conducted in line with requirements of the position.

Council is committed to ensuring the health, safety, and wellbeing of all people within our workplace. Please note that the successful applicant will be required to be fully vaccinated with an approved COVID-19 vaccine before commencing employment with Wagga Wagga City Council or provide evidence of an authorised medical exemption.

Council is an inclusive employer. We strive to reflect the community in which we work, as a result we welcome and encourage applications from skilled people from all walks of life. This includes women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with a disability, sexually and gender diverse people, people with lived experience and people of all ages.