The Eastern Metropolitan Regional Council is a Perth based Regional Local Government providing services in waste management, regional development and environmental management.

• A cash salary of $69,200 (Up to $80,300 total annual remuneration package)
• Up to 14.50% superannuation and 17.5% annual leave loading
• Work a 19 day month
• Belmont based location

An exciting opportunity exists for a highly motivated environmental professional within our Regional Services Directorate. The position will allow you to further develop your skills whilst working on challenging natural resource management projects.

As part of this successful team, you will develop and maintain relationships with local government and the community, as the main stakeholder groups, to collaboratively deliver on project activities while providing specialist advice and support.

Key to your success in this role will be your passion for the environment and your ability to develop and implement environmental and biodiversity conservation projects on behalf of member Councils and the community. You will have knowledge of environmental and biodiversity conservation principles and relevant state government agency responsibilities. Your effective interpersonal and negotiation skills will enable you to liaise with people at all levels in a positive manner to secure and manage grant funding for projects.

You will have a relevant qualification and/or extensive demonstrated experience in the area of Environmental Science, Environmental Management, Natural Resource Management or other discipline relevant to the position.

Previous applicants need not apply.

To apply please submit a current resume and covering letter addressing the selection criteria as outlined in the recruitment information package.

Apply online https://www.emrc.org.au/employment/ or via post to Manager HR, VAC 19/16, Recruitment, PO Box 234, Belmont WA 6984.

WENDY HARRIS
Acting Chief Executive Officer

For a confidential discussion about this role please contact Joanne Woodbridge, Manager Environmental Services on (08) 9424 2273.

The Eastern Metropolitan Regional Council is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome people from all backgrounds to apply to join us, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people identifying as LGBTI, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with disability