Use your skills and knowledge in environmental protection and enhancement in this interesting and varied role to help the Council Rewrite the Future 

• Long Jetty Depot based
• Work/Life Balance - 9 day fortnight 
• Two Permanent Full Time roles available 

About the role

The role will see you working in a crew assisting with environmental sustainability of waterways and catchment areas around the Central Coast. There is an emphasis on restoring and maintaining riparian, aquatic ecosystems and Storm Water Quality Improvement Devices (SQIDs) for the purpose of improving waterway stability and water quality. You be responsible for working to ensure that these standards of quality are achieved allowing for the enjoyment of native vegetation and natural systems for future and current generations. 

This position is required to provide quality customer service and create value for the community.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Certificate III qualification in Applied Science, Conservation Land Management, Bush Regeneration or related field OR demonstrated solid contemporary experience in a similar role, combined with ongoing professional development;
• Current Class C Drivers Licence;
• WHS Construction Induction Certificate (White Card) or willing to obtain;
• Current Provide First Aid - HLTAID0011 or willing to obtain;
• Demonstrated experience in operations of natural areas management and restoration e.g. SQIDs, wetland ecology, river and stream processes and riparian rehabilitation;
• Previous experience in minor constructions works;
• Demonstrated experience in the implementation and operation of erosion and sediment control plans;
• Demonstrated experience in the application and interpretation of the principles and practices associated with managing native vegetation and natural systems including practical bush regeneration techniques;
• Proven ability to read and interpret work plans, drawings, designs and specifications with experience in administration, scheduling and delivery of operational work programs.

To view our position description which provides more information for you to learn more about this role please click the Apply button.

Other important information

• The commencing salary for this position is up to $66k. Central Coast Council also provides progression opportunities for employees to progress up to the maximum salary of $76k on completion of assessment of skills and performance plus 11.5% superannuation plus Level 1 Adverse Working Conditions payment of $18.92 per week
• We have two permanent full-time roles available 
• This role will be able to access a 9 day fortnight
• This role is located at the Charmhaven Depot 

Council may create an eligibility list from this recruitment process and may utilise this eligibility list to fill other permanent or temporary vacancies.

Extra benefits -

At Central Coast Council we provide team members with a range of extras that help them balance their life when they need it. Fitness Passports give access to a range of gyms. Wellbeing leave can be accessed twice a year to tick off something that means something to you - volunteering, health check-ups. And an Employee Assistance Program that offers a range of wellbeing initiatives to help you and your immediate family.

Other extras include:

• Long service leave after 5 years of continuous service
• Free flu vaccination program
• Time provided for you to do annual skin cancer screening, Breast screen and blood donations
• Access to professional development with career development and learning programs through various platforms
• We reward and recognise our staff with our Cheers program
• Novated leasing partnerships. 

Central Coast Council is committed to the goals of equal opportunity employment. We aim to provide a work environment for our employees that fosters equity, diversity and respect.

Council is committed to providing safe environments that protect the physical, emotional, cultural and social wellbeing of children on the Central Coast.