A special place

At Redland City Council, you can help improve lives, while shaping your career in a truly special place. Situated on the stunning Redlands Coast, our team is creating an enriched, sustainable future for Redland City.

Here, every role matters … Together, we're focused on serving our community. Join us so together we can improve the Redlands for today and tomorrow.

Your opportunity

As our Senior Extension Officer - Wildlife, you will provides leadership, coordination and implementation of wildlife management programs.

Guided by our Values, you will:

• Provide a high level of technical advice and conduct research and surveys, including in the field on wildlife issues to contribute to robust policy development and decision making to achieve sustainable management of wildlife planning of natural areas in Redland City.
• Coordinate, develop, deliver and review wildlife education and management programs to increase awareness and understanding of wildlife issues in the community.
• Provide training to staff across council and to volunteers to ensure a quality service to the community in all aspects of wildlife management.

For full details, take a look at the Position Description (see below)

What you'll bring

First and foremost, you'll need to live and breathe our Values, as they are fundamental to the way we go about our work and the relationships we build.

We would love to hear from you or someone you know who has:

• Demonstrated technical knowledge and experience in natural area management and planning with an emphasis on wildlife assessment and management.
• Substantial achievement in the development and delivery of educational and interpretation programs in wildlife management.
• Highly developed project management skills in relation to the completion of projects in a timely manner.

Why join us

We asked our people why they choose to work at Redland City Council. They say it's about two things: feeling connected to the Redlands Coast as a truly special place and the incredible career and development opportunities at Council.

Here, you can:

• Improve lives, for today and tomorrow. You will make an impact in our organisation through leadership, coordination and implementation of wildlife management programs.
• Achieve, for the community and your career. We'll support you every step of the way and you will have a huge impact on the work we do.
• Experience variety, and grow as a result. Upskill, try new roles and broaden your horizons. Council is an amazing place to grow and diversify professionally.
• Find the right balance to bring the best you. We offer attractive benefits, ongoing support and flexible working arrangements.

Here are some more reasons for loving working with us:

• Generous leave provisions such as paid parental leave and purchased leave scheme including 17.5% loading on annual leave!
• Ex-gratia day offered during the Christmas/New Year break.
• Access to professional and leadership development programs and education/study assistance.
• Mentoring and coaching opportunities to increase your industry knowledge and business acumen.
• Diverse secondment opportunities for career development.
• Reward and recognition programs.
• Wellbeing programs and social club.
• Access to discounts with over 400 leading retailers.
• Access to RedFlex - our flexible work program offering flexibility in how, when and where you work.

Visit our careers page to learn more and read the stories of our incredible people.

Eligibility

• You'll hold C class drivers licence.
• Successful applicants will be asked to consent to a police check. Please note that people with criminal records are not automatically barred from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.
• To be eligible for employment, applicants must have the legal right to work in Australia.