Campbelltown City Council NSW

Senior Biodiversity Officer

Senior Biodiversity Officer

• Permanent full time, 35 hours per week
• Salary up to $116,557.96 per annum +11.5% superannuation
• Mobile Phone provided
• Exciting development opportunities 

About us:

We are not your usual, we are upbeat, resourceful and determined. Our staff and community are at the core of what we do, looking for ways to work together and support each other. Naturally welcoming, we share good-natured humour and positivity. We aim to inspire a sense of possibility and create opportunities for all by rolling up our sleeves. Our workplace is agile and flexible, keeping ahead of the times. Be a part of it, let’s get something started!

The Natural Areas Team is responsible for developing strategy and policy and delivering strategic environmental management programs including bushfire hazard reduction, environmental regeneration and pest species management, threatened species conservation, urban greening, environmental education and awareness and bushland activation to overall enhance liveability of the Campbelltown city.

About the role:

We are currently seeking a Senior Biodiversity Officer. In this role you will be primarily responsible for the strategic planning, delivery and reporting of Campbelltown’s first Biodiversity Plan, assisting with environmental assessments and delivering threatened species conservation projects. The role also includes management of Council’s water quality monitoring and undertaking monitoring for a range of projects and programs in partnership with the Natural Areas team. The role is suited to a friendly, hardworking, team orientated and honest person who is passionate, focused and driven to improve the local environment.

The successful candidate will demonstrate the following key skills and attributes:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in environmental management, environmental assessment, project management or equivalent technical background and experience.
• Class C Drivers Licence.
• Construction Induction Card (White Card) and Senior First Aid Certificate or willingness to obtain.
• Knowledge and experience in the application of relevant legislation including the Local Government Act, Environmental Planning and Assessment Act, Biodiversity Conservation Act, Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act and Biosecurity Act etc
• Demonstrated experience in developing and delivering environmental strategies, policies and plans including an understanding of peri-urban environmental management that balances competing demands for urban growth and conservation of the environment.
• Demonstrated experience in project management
• Knowledge of environmental monitoring practices and processes including key indicators for biodiversity and riparian system health.
• High level experience in fostering positive relationships with internal staff and external stakeholders including government representatives and community
• Ability to intermittently work outside normal working hours e.g. weekends
• Commitment to living our values of respect, integrity, teamwork, trust and optimism. It is through respect, integrity and teamwork that we build trust and create optimism for Campbelltown’s future.

As a member of our friendly and passionate team, you’ll receive the following current benefits:

• Permanent full-time, 35 hours per week
• Salary up to $116,557.96 per annum +11.5% superannuation
• Mobile phone
• Flexible working provisions
• Generous leave provisions
• Generous professional development opportunities
• Fortnightly pay
• Staff car park 

Key contact:

For further information on this position, please contact Mitchell Clark, Coordinator Natural Areas on 0419 749 326.

Applications close: Thursday 12 December 2024.

Interviews will be held the week of 16 December 2024. 

Sound like you? Apply now!

Campbelltown City Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and values the unique contributions of all people. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability are encouraged to apply.

Council also recognises the skills and attributes of veterans and welcomes applications from ex-service personnel.