The Opportunity

Lithgow City Council has an exciting opportunity for a community focussed and organised specialist to join our team on a temporary term contract for a four (4) year period as the Landcare Coordinator.

Lithgow is a central location for a regional lifestyle and great outdoor recreational activities. Lithgow lies adjacent to the new Gardens of Stone State Conservation Area and Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage Area, while being less than 30 minutes drive to Blackheath in the Blue Mountains.

As the Landcare Coordinator you will work closely with and support community-based volunteer local Landcare Groups across the Lithgow and Oberon LGA's and build upon the community engagement of Landcare based initiatives. You will Provide support to local Landcare Groups, networks and landholders while working to extend and expand community-based Landcare initiatives across the LGA's.

Your experience in bushland and grassland eco-system rehabilitation practices will contribute to the organising and leading of on-ground projects undertaken by our range of local farming and residential communities which positively impact upon the maintenance of healthy and sustainable natural areas. Additionally, you will secure and supervise internal and external funded contracts and grant funded programs, which can further support the range of community environmental rehabilitation programs across the LGA's.

To be successful in the role you will meet all the essential selection criteria and have specialist knowledge and experience in natural area management and experience in providing training in on-ground related skills such as bush regeneration and weed control activities. You will at times also be required to be flexible in their working hours which will involve some attendance on weekend days and out-of-hours activities. Additionally, you will need to have well developed communication, report writing and conflict resolution skills.

Council is looking to make an exciting appointment to this position, and is open to discussions with the right candidate to join our forward looking team. We offer a fortnightly RDO arrangement and a broad range of professional development opportunities.

For more detail about the specific duties and responsibilities of the position, download the Position Description (see below).

Salary and Benefits

If you are looking for a change of lifestyle, a new adventure, or to take the next step in your career, this is the role for you.

• Between $78,785.20 and $88,520.64 per year, commensurate with your skills, qualifications and experience. .
• Temporary, Full-time, 35 hours per week.
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities.
• Mobile phone and Laptop.
• Work/Life balance with a rostered day off every 2nd week.

Preferred applicants will be required to undertake a pre-employment medical, which includes a drug and alcohol screening and functional assessment. Preferred applicants may be subject to reference checks, driving history checks, qualification checks, a NSW Police Check, a Working with Children check and confirmation of your Right to Work in Australia.

You must be an Australian or New Zealand Citizen or a permanent resident or have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this position.

Lithgow City Council

The Lithgow local government area is located on the western edge of the majestic Blue Mountains. The area totals 4,567 square kilometres from the Capertee and Wolgan Valleys in the north, Little Hartley in the east, Tarana in the south and Meadow Flat in the west.

The major urban centre of Lithgow nestles in a valley of that name, overlooked by the sandstone escarpments of the Blue Mountains. In the addition to the major urban centre of Lithgow, the Lithgow local government area has 12 villages with mining or farming backgrounds. These smaller centres have proven to be a attractive rural residential areas which, along with the broader rural areas offer a truly unique lifestyle that harmonises its urban, industrial and rural qualities.

Council is focused on delivering quality services as a Centre of Regional Excellence that encourages community growth and development, and contributes to the efficient and effective management of the environment, community and economy for present and future generations.

The guiding principles of integrity, resilience, respect and accountability define how Lithgow City Council strengthen its working environment to deliver on the aspirations of our community.