Senior Biodiversity Conservation Officer

Senior Biodiversity Conservation Officer

About the team

Join our passionate team and help the City protect and enhance its priority species and their habitats.  The team of five is made up of dedicated ecologists with expertise in flora and fauna conservation.  As a Senior Biodiversity Conservation Officer, you will assist the Team Leader in the delivery of actions from the Priority Species Conservation Program.

About your new role

The positions facilitate and manage a range of projects and actions under the City’s Priority Species Conservation Program and engage with project partner organisations and residents.  The positions also provide specialised planning and policy advice relevant to the City’s priority species and natural environment to internal and external stakeholders including the Gold Coast community.

For more information, view the position brief by clicking the paperclip icon in the top right corner of this screen.   

We're looking for people who have:

You are an individual that thrives on working within a team environment and can build strong working relationships with teammates and partner organisations to achieve conservation goals and aspirations. 

To be successful in the role you will;

• Have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in in conservation management, environmental science, wildlife biology or ecology, or similar, with demonstrated experience in conservation research and planning, community engagement and database management
• Ideally have extensive experience in scoping, procuring, managing and/or directly delivering conservation actions and projects related to plant and animal species
• Be a strong team player and contribute to a positive team environment in accordance with City workplace policies and practices, and the City’s corporate values and high-performance principles
• Have well-developed communication skills (interpersonal, written and verbal) with an ability to build and maintain professional and productive relationships with other City departments, government agencies, community organisations, community members and a wide variety of stakeholders
• Have demonstrated skills and experience in research, problem solving.  Experience in the development of scientific methodologies is highly desirable
• Have experience in successfully managing the delivery of a work program with multiple conflicting priorities; ensuring program deliverables, deadlines and the completion of tasks and projects are met whilst achieving high quality outcomes
• Have experience in the coordination of other professional staff, consultants and volunteers.
• Have experience in managing and interrogating databases
• Have strong skills in Microsoft Office and GIS applications such as ArcMap
• Maintain a culture of health and safety in accordance with the City’s High-Performance Principles
• Demonstrate high attention to detail with an ability to analyse issues and problem solve.
• Previous experience in conservation planning and policy is highly desirable.

Be part of shaping the Gold Coast's future

The Gold Coast is inspired by lifestyle and driven by opportunity. We are the second largest Council in Australia.

As a 5-star employer of choice, we care about being the most flexible government organisation in Australia. We have a range of benefits to help you create the right balance:

• 9-day fortnight
• Flexible work arrangements to suit your lifestyle, including hybrid/work from home options, flexible working hours and locations
• Personal and professional development courses
• Hybrid office / work from home options
• Access to 350+ fitness facilities through Fitness Passport / Low cost on-site gym membership
• 4 free confidential counselling sessions a year for you or an immediate family member
• 1 free nutritionist and financial advice session per year

We pride ourselves on our shared mission of being a high-performing, customer-focused organisation which delivers value-for-money services to the community. We're committed to creating a diverse workplace and inclusive culture.

How to apply

Click 'Apply' to submit your online application. Upload your Resume with a Cover Letter (of no more than 2 pages) that addresses the key points within the “We’re looking for people who have” criteria, and outlining how your skills, experience and personal attributes would allow you to achieve success in this role.  Also please indicate whether you are applying for the full time or part time position (or both).  

Our selection process may include a one-way video interview via Criteria, a face-to-face or virtual interview via Microsoft Teams, reference checks via Xref and additional checks including police checks, employment history checks, qualification checks, pre-employment medical reviews and drug and alcohol testing.

Please note applications for all of our vacancies close at 10.30pm on the listed closing date.

The City of Gold Coast is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are committed to supporting an environment where all employees, regardless of their differences or similarities, feel valued, respected and supported. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander persons are encouraged to apply.