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.

MidCoast Council's Natural Systems department is responsible for safeguarding our region's natural environment. This includes partnering with other organisations, landholders and community groups to protect and preserve our landscape and catchments, coastal areas, endangered ecological communities and threatened species. This department also manages weeds and biosecurity, and monitors and reports on the condition of our waterways and the environment.

The role

Are you an environmental professional looking to make an impact on the future for the community you live in? We have an opportunity for a 12-month fixed term Environmental Officer Catchment and Estuary. This position will work closely with our Catchment Management and Water Quality and Estuary teams to support the implementation of projects and initiatives for catchments, estuaries, and water quality assessments.

This is a multi-faceted role within a dynamic, experienced team of environmental professionals. Your project management experience, communication skills, and ability to engage and influence a range of stakeholders will be integral in improving environmental outcomes for our region.

The major responsibilities of the role include:

• Coordination, development and implementation of catchment strategies by engaging with residents and other stakeholders on ecological matters, water quality improvement and catchment management issues.
• Undertake water quality assessment of development proposals.
• Contribute to continuous improvement in erosion and sediment control practices, procedures and polices impacting waterway health.
• Contribute to waterway and catchment health condition assessment and reporting processes.
• Build Council, community and industry capacity focusing on catchment and estuary management, riparian management, stormwater quality and erosion and sediment control through environmental education and engagement.

What you'll bring

• Degree level qualifications in Natural Resources, Environmental Science or equivalent field
• Demonstrated experience in the preparation, review and implementation of strategies, plans and policies for catchment management, urban and rural water quality management and aquatic ecosystem health.
• Previous experience in environmental assessment relating to water quality.
• Knowledge of catchment and estuary issues, water sensitive urban design, erosion and sediment control practices and stormwater assessment tools.

Salary: Starting salary $91,806 p.a. plus superannuation (negotiable based on 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: 12 month fixed term. 35 hours per week.

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.