• Two varied and challenging roles, using your environment qualification, knowledge and skill to improve environment outcomes for the community.
• Competitive annual salary commencing at $90,446.20, plus up to 13% superannuation.
• Great range of additional benefits, including health & wellness programs, flexible work arrangements, salary sacrifice options, salary packaging arrangements and a fortnightly RDO. 

About the Region

Gympie is at the heart of a rapidly expanding region which stretches from rural valleys in our western reaches to the Cooloola Coast, gateway to spectacular Fraser Island. Bordering Noosa and Fraser Coast Local Government areas, we are uniquely positioned to grow whilst still retaining our country charm.  Our borders with North and South Burnett, and the Somerset Local Government areas link with our rural lifestyle, where you can enjoy our picturesque smaller townships, or our abundant local history.  Our local festivals such as the Gympie Music Muster are renowned both nationally and internationally. 

For someone seeking a high quality of life, with pristine natural areas and spectacular beaches, all within reach of Noosa, the Sunshine Coast and Brisbane, we are offering these unique opportunities.

Remuneration: Annual salary commencing at $90,446.20, plus up to 13% superannuation

Closing Date:  Sunday 31 December 2023 at 11.00pm AEST

No late applications will be accepted.  Only applications received via Council's online application system will be considered. Unsolicited applications from agencies will not be considered. 

Officer Environment - (2 Positions Available):

1.  OFFICER ENVIRONMENT ASSESSMENTS

The primary function of this position will be to act as the technical authority and point of contact for matters relating to the preparation and delivery of environmental assessments as an internal referral agent for the development application process.  You will provide expert advice and support to internal stakeholders to ensure compliance with environmental and planning legislation.

For a full position description containing essential and desirable criteria, please click here. 

2.  OFFICER ENVIRONMENT STRATEGY & PROGRAMS

The primary function of this position will be to deliver Council's environmental program requirements outlined in the Enviornmental Strategy and Operational Environmental Program (natural areas).  The position will also deliver community engagement and environmental program requirements including Councils Environment Committees and partners.

For a full position description containing essential and desirable criteria, please click here. 

Role Overview

Both these positions will work collaboratively across Council and Community to champion environmental matters, providing a high-level of technical support. The positions are responsible for implementation of Council’s environmental management system (EMS) which includes policies, strategies and programs such as the Environment Strategy, Environmental Education Program, Operational Environment Program and Strategic Environmental Land Management Program.

Essential Knowledge & Skills:

• Qualifications (Post Graduate Degree, Degree) in Environmental Science, Environmental Management, or similar.
• Knowledge of environmental legislation relevant to Local Government. 
• Demonstrated experience in project management, contract management and contractor management, stakeholder and community engagement.
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and as part of a team, manage time effectively, identify workload priorities and meet deadlines.
• Experience in planning, coastal management or environment and natural resource management related positions within Local or State Government, private consultancy or community group.
• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to negotiate outcomes, collaborate and work constructively with internal and external stakeholders, senior staff across the organisation and government agencies.
• Extensive knowledge of and the ability to identify flora and fauna and fauna habitat on-site.
• Demonstrated ability to manage significant projects with multiple stakeholders and deliver on time and within budget.
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
• Demonstrated ability to manage time effectively, identify workload priorities and meet deadlines.
• Highly developed written and verbal skill to facilitate report writing, presentations and program preparation and delivery. 

Essential Requirements:

• Provide expert environmental advice to internal stakeholders as a referral agent for the development application process to ensure Council's compliance with environmental and planning legislation.
• Assist the Coordinator Environment Services with preparation, review and implementation of environment programs / projects as per Environmental Services Business Plan, environmental policy and strategic environmental deliverables as per Councils Corporate strategic plan.
• Delivery of Councils environment induction & education program.
• Management of contractors and consultants to ensure project deliverables are met.
• Liaise with Council and Community stakeholders responding to inquiries and submissions.
• Develop and maintain positive professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders, NRM community groups, grant bodies and relevant government agencies.

• Provision of regular reports and updates to the Coordinator, including annual reporting
• Responsibility for preparation of grant funding applications when approved by ELT.

Who to Contact

For information regarding the requirements of this role, please contact Council's Coordinator Environment Services, Dan Morgan on 07-5481 0816 or email dan.morgan@gympie.qld.gov.au

For assistance lodging your application using Council's online system, please contact Council's Officer Recruitment, Sue Rossi on 07-5481 0971 or email sue.rossi@gympie.qld.gov.au