MANAGER NATURAL ENVIRONMENT & SUSTAINABILITY

• Contract term – 4 years
• Flexible working conditions
• Relocation assistance available
• Based on the Cassowary Coast

The Position

The Manager Natural Environment & Sustainability will lead the newly established Environment & Sustainability team to ensure that the environmental significance of the region is protected, and any development is planned in an integrated manner.

This is a unique opportunity to build and lead a professional green team safeguarding the Cassowary Coast.

This Leadership role has been developed following a strategic review of the organisation’s operations and has been designed to achieve best outcomes for the Cassowary Coast Region, our community, our organisation and the people that visit, live, work, do business and come to our region for enjoyment.

Key Accountabilities

• Coastal, marine, waterways, land and the built environment is protected from environmental harm
• Environmental management practices compliment and enable tourism, development, new industry (including adventure sports, eco-tourism, agriculture, power generation, water supply etc.) community activities, education, and research
• Development in the region is sympathetic to the environmental significance of the region and protects the many endangered species in the region
• Environment, planning, and development is well coordinated to enable a strategic approach that will contribute to economic growth and environmental sustainability.

Employee Benefits

• 5 weeks annual leave (plus 17.5% loading)
• 15 days personal leave
• Flexible working conditions
• CCRC Uniforms provided
• Up to 12% employer superannuation contribution
• Access to discounted health insurance
• Salary packaging opportunities for vehicles, rent, mortgages, electricity and gas
• Fitness Passport Wellness Program for you and your family

Our Region

Nestled between one of the seven natural wonders of the world, the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park and the World Heritage listed Wet Tropics rainforest, is the beautiful Cassowary Coast Region. Consisting of coastal and hinterland communities with 30,000 residents across the major townships of Cardwell, Mission Beach, Tully and Innisfail.

Our Council

It is an exciting time to be part of the Cassowary Coast Regional Council, our commitment to a shared set of values offers great experiences through the building of a dynamic and inclusive workplace and community culture.

Council’s 2021-2025 Corporate Plan outlines the overarching vision for the Cassowary Coast region is ‘to provide great experiences, deliver value and create a sustainable future for our community.’ - One Coast, Cassowary Coast.

Apply Now

All applications must be submitted via the Cassowary Coast Regional Council website by 7.30pm Monday 29 January 2024.

On our website, review further position information and submit your application via the Apply button for this role, ensuring you include:

• Cover Letter (max 2-3 pages) and the reason you are the ‘best fit’ for this role
• Current Resume showcasing relevant skills, experience and qualifications
• Current Licences/Qualifications, relevant to this role

Shortlisted applicants may be requested to participate in a one way interview process with Spark Hire.

Successful applicants will be required to complete a drug and alcohol screen and a full medical to ensure their fitness to perform the requirements of this position.

Any Questions

If you have questions after reading the information on our website, or you are having difficulty viewing the position online, please contact us:

People & Safety, P: (07) 4030 2*** or E: ***********@ccrc.qld.gov.au

Cassowary Coast Regional Council is strengthened by diversity and we celebrate our inclusive workplace culture that brings great value to our organisation and community as a whole. We promote and apply equality of opportunity throughout our recruitment process and encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

This includes people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, culturally, religiously and linguistically diverse people, young people, older people, women, and people who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, intersex or queer.