Join Council's Strategic Planning unit where you will provide environmental advice across Council on matters relating to ecology, native vegetation and biodiversity.
This role combines hands‑on environmental assessment, biodiversity and vegetation management advice, and collaboration with planners, engineers, developers and the community to ensure compliance with key environmental legislation. If you're passionate about protecting biodiversity while supporting smart, well‑planned growth, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful local impact.
YOUR WORKING ENVIRONMENT
* A commencing weekly rate of $1,615 with progression up to $1,818 dependent upon skills and experience, plus 12% superannuation
* Work a 9-day fortnight, based on a 35‑hour working week
* Access to two health and wellbeing leave days for your Christmas break
* Access to three weeks sick leave per year, cumulative where unused
* Access to long service leave after five years of employment
* Salary packaging options available including novated leasing
* Generous paid parental leave arrangements for both parents
* Generous reward and recognition programs and initiatives
YOUR CAREER
* A supportive environment to assist you to reach your career goals
* Access to ongoing professional development and individual development plans
* Ongoing training and support through Council's cultural development program
* Mentoring and coaching programs
* Opportunities for secondments and higher‑grade duties arrangements
* Access to e‑learning platforms
YOUR WELLBEING
* A suite of health and wellbeing programs offered each year
* Free vaccinations, health checks and staff fitness initiatives
* A supportive and inclusive workplace and culture where your opinion is valued
* Access to a confidential counselling service for you and your family
* A range of mentally healthy workplace initiatives and support from mental health champions
The contact officer for this position is Brian Faulkner, Senior Environment and Biodiversity Assessment Officer on .
Applications close Monday, 9th February 2026 at 5:00pm.
This position is subject to relevant pre‑employment checks and all applicants must have the right to live and work in Australia.
Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Child Safe Organisation. We are committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion, and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, workers of all ages, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTQIA+ and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
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