• Permanent / Full Time
• 35 hours per week with the option of flexitime / Monday to Friday
• Nowra Administration Building
• Leaseback vehicle available
  

About the Role

This is a permanent full-time position working within Council’s Environmental Services Department. Lead and manage four direct reports within the Land Management team towards meeting Council’s biodiversity responsibilities. This role is instrumental in maintaining the timely progress of Development Applications and overseeing the implementation of certain biodiversity and land management activities, such as the promotion of biodiversity stewardship, and biodiversity awareness through community engagement.

Reporting directly to the Lead - Land Management

• Lead and manage the operations of biodiversity staff, finances and activities, in accordance with Council policy, procedures and objectives
• Assess development instruments and referrals including planning proposals, subdivision proposals and development applications
• Promote and implement formal biodiversity stewardship processes under the Biodiversity Conservation Act 2016 (NSW)
• Promote awareness of biodiversity within the Shoalhaven community using media, field days, presentations, etc.
• Oversee implementation of biodiversity and stewardship agreement activities
• Make recommendations on improving relevant practices and procedures to ensure efficient and effective, customer-focused service

Please refer to the Job Description attached below for a comprehensive list of duties, responsibilities and skills required.

About You

To be successful in the position, you will have:

• Tertiary qualifications in environmental science or a related field
• Demonstrated experience in the research, analysis and development of environmental policy, strategies and plans relating to environmental and ecological matters
• Thorough understanding of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (NSW), Biodiversity Conservation Act 2016 (NSW) and Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (Cth) and related instruments
• Demonstrated experience in the practical implementation of ecological sustainable development principles (ESD)
• Class C Driver’s Licence

You will ideally have previous leadership and management experience with the ability to foster teamwork within and between teams to deliver services for the benefit of the community as well as the ability to manage and work within budgets.

Why Work with Us

The Shoalhaven area is a unique place of great natural beauty, offering an enviable lifestyle and positive work-life balance. Our workforce is our greatest asset, and we pride ourselves on our people. Our teams are talented and inclusive and work together to provide better outcomes for our community, who are at the heart of everything we do. With a diverse range of professions and roles, we offer many career options and pathways, actively promoting opportunities and encouraging staff professional development.

Benefits include:

• 4 weeks annual, 3 weeks sick leave and 2 Health and Wellbeing days per annum
• Option of flexitime for indoor staff
• 9 day fortnight for outdoor staff
• Flexible and remote working arrangements
• Opportunities for professional development and training, including study assistance
• Corporate wellbeing programs, including Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program (EAP), discounted health insurance
• Access to financial advice and guidance

**Conditions apply as per the Local Government State award, and Council policies

Shoalhaven City Council is an equal opportunity employer committed to embracing diversity and inclusion, and encourages applications from people of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds. Applicants with a disability are encouraged to reach out if they require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment processes to enable them to fairly demonstrate their skills and capabilities to meet the requirements of the job.

Shoalhaven City Council is a Child Safe Organisation that recognises and advocates for the rights of children and young people and are committed to providing a safe workplace