Environmental Officer - Natural Resources

Job No: CB18194

Location: Drummoyne, Sydney

• Permanent Full time - 35 hours per week
• Rewarding work project managing biodiversity and natural resource management projects and programs
• Nine day fortnight

The City of Canada Bay is a thriving, colourful community, surrounded by the beautiful bays of Sydney Harbour. The area is also known for its parklands, cycle paths and walkways. City of Canada Bay Council’s values underpin how we operate: We act with integrity; We empower our people; We are respectful; We work together; We innovate.

About the role

Our Sustainability Team is seeking a proactive and reliable team player to join our dynamic group. In this role, you will help deliver environmental projects and programs that make a tangible difference. If you have a passion for urban land protection, community engagement, collaboration, and a solid understanding of biosecurity processes, this diverse role is for you.

As the successful candidate, you will work closely with various internal teams, residents, local community groups, and businesses to support the delivery of Council’s environmental programs. Daily tasks include implementing projects outlined in Council’s Operational Plan, Environmental Strategy, Urban Tree Canopy Strategy, and Biodiversity Strategy. 

Key Priorities of the Role:

• Develop and implement a biosecurity process and management plan to control prohibited and restricted invasive plant and animal species.
• Maximize the retention and gain of native vegetation, enhance biodiversity, and address natural resource management issues at both strategic and operational levels.
• Develop, manage, and evaluate actions within Council’s Biodiversity Framework, including undertaking projects, community programs, species mapping, surveys, and data analysis, whilst working closely with the Urban Ecology team.
• Create and implement environmental policies, strategies, and plans, collaborating with key departments to integrate resilience and environmental sustainability principles into future council projects.
• Develop and deliver projects and programs that support community resilience and corporate sustainability, aiming to increase biodiversity and improve natural resource management.

About the person 
Qualifications and Experience:

• Tertiary degree or equivalent in environmental management, conservation and land management, or a related discipline, and/or proven experience (greater than 5 years).
• Experience in invasive species management and natural resource management, including a working knowledge of relevant legislation.
• Sound stakeholder management and interpersonal skills for building and maintaining relationships with key internal and external stakeholders
• Project Management experience, including a demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects to timeframe and budget
• Demonstrated ability and experience in implementing monitoring programs, operational management plans, and procedures to manage invasive biosecurity matters.
• Knowledge of current urban ecology management challenges and opportunities, such as biodiversity, threatened species management, and climate resilience.

Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent communication skills, including the confidence to engage with the community and collaborate with other departments within the organization.
• Demonstrated experience in applying for grants for sustainability or environmental projects and managing these projects in accordance with reporting requirements.
• High degree of reliability to work autonomously, with the flexibility to plan your own work schedule, while also being able to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team when required.
• Highly developed organizational skills and exceptional time management abilities.
• Proficiency in data analysis, database management, and report preparation for environmental management using a variety of computer programs.

This position will involve community meetings and workshops outside of normal business hours, which requires some night and weekend work.

What’s on offer

We are offering an attractive competitive salary

The City of Canada Bay also offers excellent employee benefits which include:

• Rostered Days Off (participation in a 9-day fortnight scheme)
• A range of flexible work arrangements including hybrid work from home arrangements
• 18 weeks paid parental leave
• A supportive, energetic, and passionate team
• Significant leave benefits (9-day fortnight, 15 days sick/personal leave, 2 days health and wellbeing leave per year, access to Long Service leave after 5 years)
• Continuous training, support, and leadership development
• Health and Wellbeing programs (Yoga classes, Fitness Passport, Flu vaccinations, Skin Cancer Checks)
• And much, much more!

Want to know more?
Further information regarding the requirements of this role can be found in the attached Position Description here, alternatively for a confidential discussion please contact Ju’eta Amir, Senior Environmental officer on 9911 6411.

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How to apply
Candidates MUST apply online by clicking 'begin' below. Applications close 11:30pm, Thursday 08 August 2024, and will not be accepted through any other medium.

If you have any accessibility requirements, please feel free to contact April McCarthy on 02 9121 0076 or email  april.mccarthy@canadabay.nsw.gov.au to discuss.

The City of Canada Bay Council is a Child Safe Organisation that recognises and advocates for the rights of Children and Young People and are committed to a Safe Workplace. 

The City of Canada Bay Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to maintaining, growing and supporting a diverse, respectful, collaborative & inclusive workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from diverse community groups and ages including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, LGBTIQA+, people with disabilities, women, and other diversity groups. 

The successful applicant for this role will be required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or provide evidence of an approved medical contraindication form. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure they are able to meet all requirements in line with Councils COVID Safe Workplace Policy & Procedure (once adopted), WHS requirements and prevailing NSW Public Health Orders. 

 “Formal offers of employment are subject to standard Council pre-employment checks including medical and other background checks”.