Overview
Why work with us? At Council, we’re proud of our region. We collaborate with community to achieve sustainable outcomes, enhance our lifestyle, and create award-winning places and spaces that are uniquely Sunshine Coast. If you love it here and want to shape our region for the future, you’ll want to join our team. With the vision to be Australia’s most sustainable region - Connected. Liveable. Thriving - our region is a model of sustainability, where caring for our environment, creating vibrant communities and growing our local economy is a way of life.
About The Role
The Environmental Operations Branch is responsible for the preservation, management and enhancement of Council’s diverse range of environmental and recreational assets and, in partnership with the community, the rich biodiversity of the region’s landscapes. The branch liaises with other units and the community to maintain and deliver high quality environmental outcomes. As a Natural Areas Project Officer, you’ll play a key role in:
- Administer, supervise, inspect, audit and report on contractor operations to ensure compliance with legislation, agreed service levels, contract KPIs, industry standards and quality of work.
- Develop site-specific work instructions to direct contractor delivery of scheduled maintenance and project work across Council’s Workplace Reserve network, using existing systems and resources such as work plans and Bushland Operational Assessments.
- Negotiate positive business outcomes through verbal and written communications with contractors and internal stakeholders in relation to the Environment Reserve network, performance management and workplace health and safety standards.
- Assist in planning and delivery of operational programs including National Tree Day, Community Group activities and events.
- Allocate and monitor expenditure within program, approval of invoices and tracking financial records.
- Participate in Council’s Bushfire Management Program including planned burn operations and wildfire response.
About You
To succeed in this role, you will:
- Demonstrated experience in natural area management including high level botanical knowledge and ecological restoration theory and practice (qualifications highly regarded).
- A current unrestricted QLD Class ‘C’ Driver’s Licence.
- ACDC Licence, Chainsaw Operators Licence, and Fire Crew training.
Pre-Employment Medical
Essential to your success is physical agility and the level of fitness, strength and dexterity to carry out labouring and frequent heavy lifting and bending. Appointment to this position is subject to completion of a pre-employment medical assessment.
Our Culture & Employee Benefits
Council is committed to an inclusive, diverse, healthy, skilled and dedicated workplace culture. As an employee you will enjoy a range of benefits and working styles:
- Wellbeing: wellbeing initiatives such as discounted health memberships, fitness passport, employee assistance program and development opportunities.
- Flexibility: flexible working including a 9-day fortnight and a hybrid WFH model.
- Extras: salary packaging options on novated leases, superannuation, smartphones and devices.
How To Apply
Your written application should include:
- A 1-2 page cover letter demonstrating your ability to fulfil the mandatory and desirable requirements on the Position Profile. Keep the key responsibilities in mind when addressing this criteria.
- A current resume or curriculum vitae.
Once you have these documents ready, click ‘Apply Now’ and follow the prompts to complete your application.
Further Information
Helpful information to assist you in completing your application is available on the Sunshine Coast Council website. To learn more about Council’s vision and projects, you can view the Corporate Plan. For specific enquiries contact Peter Dellow during business hours on.
We’re working to create an inclusive workplace that reflects the diverse community we serve. If you require adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact the Recruitment Team at
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📌 Natural Areas Project Officer
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