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Are you looking for the right career and lifestyle move? Do you want to make an impact on the future of the community you live in? Here's your opportunity to kick a career goal while you enjoy an incredible lifestyle on the beautiful Barrington Coast.
The role
The Catchment Officer will support the implementation of Council’s Catchment Management Programs, Coastal Management Programs and the Biodiversity Framework. Working closely with stakeholder groups, the Catchment Officer will provide specialist advice, build capacity, source funding, and create opportunities for partnerships to address catchment challenges in our region. From project development and strategic planning to on-ground activities and assessments, this position will be integral in delivering project outcomes for riparian and wetland restoration, acid sulfate soil mitigation, biodiversity conservation and water quality improvement.
What you'll bring
- Degree level qualifications in Natural Resource Management (NRM), Environmental Science or equivalent field.
- Demonstrated experience in natural resource management, urban and rural water quality management and biodiversity conservation.
- Working knowledge of local catchment, estuary management, WSUD and NRM issues.
- A proven capacity for community engagement and customer service through development and implementation of engagement activities, project promotion and communications.
- Proven project management and time management skills.
- Demonstrated capacity to work collaboratively in a team environment and demonstrated commitment to team and program development.
What we offer
- Long service leave when you’ve been with us for over 5 years.
- Above Award Parental Leave provisions.
- Generous leave entitlements.
- Flexible work options, including a hybrid model of working from home and the office.
- Work in a modern office that provides a variety of work settings supported by the right technology.
- Ongoing personal and professional development programs.
- Study assistance and study leave.
- Journey to work cover.
Salary: Salary range is $84,800 - $92,340 p.a. plus superannuation (subject to skills and experience).
Location: This position will be based at our Administration Centre in Yalawanyi Ganya at 2 Biripi Way, Taree. You may also be required to be based from other Council sites across the MidCoast Council region.
Tenure: Permanent, Full Time.
Closing Date: Sunday 18 June 2023 at 11.59pm.
Want to know more?
Please review the position description in PDF or Word formats.
For questions relating to the position requirements please contact Andrew Morris, Catchment Management Coordinator who is the hiring manager for this role. Andrew can be reached on (02) 7955 7206 or andrew.morris@midcoast.nsw.gov.au.
For enquiries regarding the application process contact Josie Reardon, Talent Acquisition Officer who is the HR representative for this role. Josie can be reached on (02) 7955 7328 or at josie.reardon@midcoast.nsw.gov.au.
How to apply:
- When responding to the questions below, please include detailed and relevant examples of your skills and experience.
- You have the option to save your application prior to submitting, however please ensure you don't forget to submit your application before the closing date.
- Click the "NEXT" button at the bottom of the application form to attach your resume.
- We will be in touch via email.
Our organisation
At MidCoast Council our people are our most important resource and we believe that we can only reach our full potential when you reach yours. This is the place for those who seek to play a role in the community and have an enthusiasm to learn and grow. Here you can make a real difference.
Our community is our customer and is at the centre of everything we do. We value, support and empower our people to deliver positive results for our community.
Right now, we are investing heavily in our organisation, and our people. Our Administration Centre is a state-of-the-art facility designed to inspire innovation, creativity and collaboration. The building has been named ‘Yalawanyi Ganya’ which means “sitting/meeting place” in the Gathang language of the indigenous people across the MidCoast Region.
About the MidCoast Region
From lakes and estuaries to white sandy beaches to world heritage mountain wilderness, the MidCoast region offers an attractive lifestyle for everyone. Our community is characterised by its welcoming attitude, growing economy and natural beauty. These are the pillars of the quality of life we value.
Our commitment
At MidCoast Council we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities. Our aim is to provide all of our staff with an inclusive, safe and healthy working environment. We never discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age or marital, veteran or disability status. If you have a disability and need to request any adjustments to assist with the application process, or to discuss workplace adjustments you may require, please contact the HR representative.
Council also recognises the skills and attributes of veterans and welcomes applications from ex-service personnel.
We’re a 2023 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.
We respectfully ask that recruitment agencies do not contact us at this stage.
