Natural Areas Team Leader - Technical

Why work with us?

At Council, we’re proud of our region. We collaborate with community to achieve truly sustainable outcomes, enhance our enviable lifestyle, and create award-winning places and spaces that are uniquely Sunshine Coast. So, if you love it here as much as we do, and you want to shape our region for the future – you’ll want to join our team!

With the vision to be Australia’s most sustainable region - Healthy, Smart, and Creative, council is at the forefront of delivering a number of region-shaping projects that will see the region become a hub for innovation, entrepreneurship and creativity, along with opportunities and a lifestyle for all to enjoy.

About the Role

The Sunshine Coast Council are the ultimate collaborators. With close to 2000 people, it's a busy place, with a lot going on. We've recently reshaped our values to reflect the way we work and to develop the culture that will make us the best place to work in the world. Through our Values of Care, Respect, Connected, Curious and Trust we'll help shape the region for the future, leaving a legacy that future generations will be proud of.

Our Environmental Operations Branch are seeking a Team Leader for their high-performing Natural Areas team who will prepare and implement strategic service planning across the extensive Natural Areas estate, including the development of technical documents relating to ecological offsets and vegetation management. The position is accountable for managing developing and ongoing operation of Natural Areas contracts, quality management programmes and monitoring compliance. The successful incumbent will investigate third party requests, providing expert advice to resolve these within service level agreements. You will lead the creation, integration and application of customer and asset management systems and also monitor and report on the effectiveness of natural area programs. The Team Leader will be responsible for facilitating positive partnerships and working relationships with internal and external stakeholders including industry & community groups.

As a requirement of the role, you will:

• Provide strategic direction and leadership to a team of skilled officers in the implementation of Natural Areas management
• Prepare correspondence, reports, briefing notes, and information documents as an authorised officer
• Undertake administration, planning and reporting, including regular liaison with the Natural Areas leadership team, regarding performance targets
• Prepare and implement service planning and develop budgets that support operational management programmes
• Investigate and provide expert advice in relation to third party requests for activities on Council managed lands and on contributed assets

About you

As an environmental enthusiast, you hold an Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management or relevant experience in the workplace.. Complementing this are your expertise in developing & managing large maintenance contracts, service planning & asset management for bushland and conservation areas. Your knowledge of the related legislation, policies, procedures and standards of Natural Areas Management will be greatly utilised in this role.

You have highly developed communication skills and an ability to build collaborative and effective relationships with a wide variety of stakeholders.

Pivotal to this position are strong organisational skills to manage multiple competing priorities, paired with the ability to problem solve, examine complex problems & develop innovative strategies. You will be confident communicating at all levels of Council as well as acting as an advisor with external agencies, utilising consultation, negotiation and conflict resolution where required.

Your digital literacy is imperative for your success particularly in the use of geographic information systems to collect and manage data as well as maintain appropriate records management.

Our Culture & Employee Benefits

Council is committed to creating an inclusive, culturally diverse, healthy, skilled and dedicated workplace culture. As an employee you will enjoy a range of benefits and working styles to suit you:

• Wellbeing: Your wellbeing is important to us therefore we offer a number of different initiatives such as discounted health related memberships, fitness passport, employee assistance program and development opportunities. 
• Flexibility: We know it is important to balance life and work, therefore we offer flexible working including a 9-day fortnight and a hybrid WFH model that help you be your best.
• Extras: Those extras make a difference therefore we offer salary packaging options on novated leases, superannuation, smartphones and devices. We also pay you 17.5% leave loading and generous Superannuation where council will contribute 12% Superannuation in addition to your 6% superannuation contribution.

How to apply

Your written application should include:

• A 1-2 page cover letter demonstrating your ability to fulfil the mandatory and desirable requirements on the Position Profile. Keep the key responsibilities in mind when addressing this criteria; and
• A current resume or curriculum vitae.

Once you have these two documents ready, click ‘Apply Now’ and follow the prompts to complete your application.

Further Information

Helpful information to assist you in completing your application is available on the Sunshine Coast Council website.

To learn more about Council’s vision and projects, you can view the Corporate Plan 2023-2027.

For specific enquiries contact Hetti Malone during business hours on 0408 816 ***.

We're working hard to create an inclusive workplace that reflects the diverse community we serve. If you require adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please reach out to the Recruitment Team *********@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au.

At Sunshine Coast Council, we embrace differences in gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background including First Nations, disability, religion and sexual orientation. To deliver the best service to our region we want a workforce that reflects the diverse community that we serve. Sunshine Coast Council strongly encourages all suitable applicants to apply for this role.