Environmental Sustainability Advisor

Environmental Sustainability Advisor

Full Time, Permanent 

$85,922.82 - $89,110.55 per annum

Banana Shire is situated in Central Queensland, Australia located 120 km west of the growing industrial city and port of Gladstone - and an easy drive to the city of Rockhampton.

Our population is approximately 15,000 people spread over 28,577 square kilometres. Major industries in the area include Coal Mining, Power Generation, Beef Production, dryland cropping and irrigation such as lucerne and cotton. 

Our urban centres and towns include Moura, Taroom, Banana, Baralaba, Dululu, Goovigen, Jambin, Thangool, Theodore, Wowan and Cracow.

The Opportunity

Banana Shire Council is seeking an experienced officer to ensure compliance with statutory legislation and Local Laws, and to maintain and provide strategic direction for Council’s Environmental Management System.

Key Accountability and Responsibilities will include: 

• Advise on environmental management and sustainability to Council and employees 
• Implement and review environment and risk management systems and methods to ensure completion of works to current and relevant standards
• Review and implement Councils Infrastructure Services project management strategies
• Participate in Councils internal quality audit processes including undertaking internal/external audits on the Environmental Management System and Quality Assurance System 
• Assess the ecological sustainability aspects of development applications in accordance with the Planning Act and appropriate environmental legislation
   

About the Person 

To be successful in this position, you will have demonstrated experience in the practical application of relevant Legislation including the Environmental Protection Act 1994, Planning Act 2016 and relevant Regulations.

You will have the ability analyse legal documents, research new initiatives and make recommendations on required outcomes, along with a high level of written and oral communication skills.

In return - we can offer

• Mentoring and coaching opportunities to increase your industry knowledge;
• Ability to contribute to the community and make the Banana shire an attractive place to live and visit;
• Wellness programs, social club and employee assistance program.

Eligibility requirements

• Qualifications in Applied or Environmental Science
• Eligibility for membership to a professional organisation
• Queensland C class drivers’ licence 

Visit the Banana Shire Council website for more information - https://www.banana.qld.gov.au/downloads/download/1255/environmental-sustainability-advisor-information-pack

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