Address- Use your knowledge and expertise in environmental science to contribute to the success of projects
- Join an empowering organisation who supports your goals for career growth and development
- Be part of a talented, driven and dynamic team.
About the role
Elevate your career by stepping into this key Environmental Project Officer role, enabling you to share your expertise within a supportive team culture and innovative organisation.
This role will see the successful candidate lead and drive environmental compliance by applying their professional experience in environmental science principles to work collaboratively within the City Infrastructure Directorate.
As an Environmental Project Officer, and in collaboration with the Section Leader of Asset Services, you will support relevant stakeholders to interpret environmental legislation to ensure compliance throughout all stages of the City's projects; consult and work together with the City's designers, project managers, planners, construction and maintenance staff to deliver maintenance and capital works programs; undertake environmental assessments and onsite audits, and obtain all relevant approvals and permits needed to achieve completion of the works programs.
For additional information please refer to the attached position description.
Do you have these key attributes?
- Demonstrated understanding of best practice management for environmental compliance
- Proven knowledge of relevant legislation relating to cultural heritage
- Ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholders across a range of platforms
- Knowledge and experience of Part 5 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act
- Skills to manage and prioritise tasks.
What's on offer?
- Starting salary of $95K + Superannuation
- Permanent Full Time 35 hours per week
- Brand new office location at Yarrila Place!
- Options to accrue flex time and flexible working arrangements
- Generous leave entitlements - long service leave after 5 years
- Scope for performance-based salary increases.
Essentials Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or related discipline
- Extensive demonstrated experience in environmental assessment and management of environmental and cultural heritage issues
- General Construction Induction Training (Whitecard)
- Current Class C Drivers Licence.
Desirable
- Previous experience in Local Government
- Experience in managing ecological plans.
The City of Coffs Harbour
Committed to the Pursuit of Excellence. The City of Coffs Harbour strives to deliver excellent services that are desired and valued by our community, now and into the future. We stand by the values of delivering excellence in our services through innovation, recognising that our customers are at the heart of what we do.
We support our people to provide them the scope to deliver outcomes, working together to seek solutions both internally and externally while being transparent and responsible in all that we do.
Interested in a dynamic career working in one of NSW's most beautiful regions? Coffs Harbour is a thriving community with something for everyone! There has never been a better time to join our team. Check out the benefits of living on the Coffs Coast
Want more information?
If you have questions in relation to the position, please reach out to Daniel Stewart, Section Leader Asset Services via phone 02 6648 4414 or email daniel.stewart@chcc.nsw.gov.au
If you have questions in relation to your application or the recruitment process, please reach out to our Talent Acquisition Team via email recruitment@chcc.nsw.gov.au
Applications
To download the PD, and to apply for this role visit: https://coffsharbour.recruitmenthub.com.au/Positions-Vacant & enter ref code: 6544538.
Applications are to be submitted via Council's Careers page and close 9pm AEDT on 3rd March 2024.
The City of Coffs Harbour is committed to the principles of employment equity and diversity and encourages applications from people of all ages and backgrounds to apply.
Job Closing Date 03 Mar, 2024
