Natural Areas Environment Officer

Natural Areas Environment Officer

We are looking for a suitably qualified Natural Areas Environment Officerto join the team. You will be responsible for developing, coordinating, and implementing plans and strategies that contribute to the conservation of the natural environmental values of Glenorchy City, including planning, undertaking, and monitoring on-ground works including weed control. The role will also provide expert technical advice on natural environment matters to internal staff across the organisation, including the provision of strategy, procedural and Development Application advice as required.

The successful applicant will:

• Develop and implement weed management strategies
• Support Council’s Natural Areas Engagement Officer and the Environmental Volunteer Program
• Provide environmental advice for development assessments relevant to the Tasmanian Planning Scheme.

Qualifications required:

• A relevant tertiary qualification in Environmental Science or similar with a minimum of five (5) years’ experience in a natural resource management related field.

Position Hours: Full-Time, 75 hours fortnight.

Salary range: $75,459.94 to $84,927.92 plus superannuation

For further information on this position, contact Jasmine Young, Recreation & Environment Coordinator on (03) 6216 6800.

GCC Employee benefits:

• 14.5% superannuation (OTE)
• 9 day fortnight (RDO) with full time positions
• Glenorchy City Council’s Enterprise Agreement 2021
• Free parking
• Corporate Banking Benefits
• Corporate discounts on gym membership
• Corporate offers on Private Health Insurance
• Flexible Working Arrangements
• Paid Maternity Leave
• Learning & Development opportunities
• Annual wage increases
• Mind Body Spirit Committee (Values, Health & Wellbeing, Social functions)
• Access to Employee Assistance Program services
• Low interest personal loans (Local Government Association of Tasmania)

How to apply: Applications for this position must be lodged on this site or on the Glenorchy City Council website www.gcc.tas.gov.au - Careers page.

To be considered for this role, all applicants must:

• Address the key selection criteria in the Position Description
• Provide a current Resume
• A national Police check, health assessment and reference checks will be requested and organised by Council prior to employment.

Applications close at 8pm on Sunday, 14 April 2024

To apply online, please click on the appropriate link below.