The details:

• Permanent Full-Time
• $112,372 pa + super (up to 12%) + leave loading
  Qld Local Government Industry Award (Stream A) - Level 7 of EBA 5
• 9 day fortnight
• 72.5 hour fortnight
• Location: Caboolture 

About our opportunity

This is a great opportunity to join our Environmental Services team and support the community to create a healthy, protected and integrated natural environment.

This is a new position within the team, reporting directly to the Coordinator Environmental Centres and Projects. You will be responsible for providing technical expertise on a variety of complex environmental and restoration projects.

You will lead the delivery of environmental projects, managing project teams, external consultants and contractors to achieve positive outcomes. Examples of the projects currently managed by Environmental Services’ Projects team include Council’s Koala Management Plan for The Mill, Petrie, the City of Moreton Bay River Cleanup Program, Kabi Kabi Habitat Tree Relocation Project and Osprey Nest platform upgrades.

This position will also facilitate project-based community consultation, representing Council at a range of meetings and forums, as well as develop and implement environmental strategies that promote positive outcomes, offset environmental impacts and address community concerns.

About you

We are seeking someone with a comprehensive knowledge and experience working within a government/ political context and in accordance with Queensland and Commonwealth Environmental legislation. You will have the ability to undertake environmental audits and evaluations with a high attention to detail and use your excellent project management skills to manage complex projects autonomously and prepare quality reports.

You will be a natural communicator, well adept in building quality relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders and working collaboratively to ensure positive environmental outcomes for Council and the community.

We’re continuing to include cutting edge technology, such as thermal drone surveillance, into our conservation projects, so you will need a keen interest in emerging and innovative technologies and its use in conservation and restoration projects.

Prior experience working on conservation programs (including fauna monitoring at remediated sites) and contaminated land management would be advantageous, in addition to a tertiary qualification in environmental science, environmental management or a related discipline.

We look forward to receiving your application!

Environmental Services Department

This role sits within our Environmental Services department that supports Council and the community to create a healthy, protected and integrated natural environment which people value, engage with and enjoy. This is achieved through the delivery of environmental programs and projects targeted at conservation of the natural environment and protection and enhancement of environmental values.

The department has three management areas - Environment and Conservation; Pest Management and Environmental Centres and Projects, supported by a Business Support unit.  This position is based within Environment Centres and Projects team, which is responsible for the operation of Council’s 3 Environmental Education Centres as well as delivery of special projects directed at specific issues central to enhancing Council’s special natural places.

Why City of Moreton Bay?

What you do with your life matters. It’s the same with your career.

We’re the third-largest council in Australia and one of the fastest-growing areas. As Australia’s newest city, we’re building something that’s never been done before: a new kind of city, inspired and empowered by a new kind of council.

This is your opportunity to develop skills and experience in a truly unique place, at a truly unique point in time.

At City of Moreton Bay, we’re focused on the vital work we do today. But we’re also focused on the future. On what can be – for our city, our Council and your career.

Here’s what you’ll love about a career with us:

• See it. To build a city of the future, first, you have to see it. The polycentric city we’re building will bring greater prosperity, sustainability and affordability to our city. This is your chance to contribute to something that’s never been done before.
• Shape it. You’ll get hands-on in a rewarding career, serving and strengthening our communities for today and tomorrow. Our work is diverse, interesting and it matters – and it’s yours to shape and own.
• Live it. Contribute to the city you and your family want to live in and enjoy the lifestyle you deserve. And if you don’t live here, you’ll still find pride and connection in so many ways with our successful, resilient team.

You’ll also enjoy a range of other benefits:

• Find a better work-life balance with a nine-day fortnight.
• Advance your skills and career through our Study, Training And Research Scheme (STARS).
• Make your pay go further with salary packaging options on novated leases, superannuation payments, smartphones and devices.
• Prioritise your health and wellbeing with discounted health insurance, free annual flu vaccinations and our Fitness Passport Program.
• Get support when you and your family need it most with our 24/7 confidential counselling service, leader support hotline and Mates in Construction program.
• Our Caboolture and Strathpine offices have local parking on site and are close to public transport networks, making for an easy commute.