As a Senior Coastal Planning Officer, you will be the technical specialist and key point of contact for statutory approvals, coastal planning, and coastal management matters to drive integrated and sustainable planning outcomes.
The Coastal Infrastructure Planning team is responsible for projects such as:
* Woody Point seawall renewal project
* Queens Beach South seawall project
* Newport Waterways canal maintenance dredging
This role requires demonstrated expertise in the preparation of applications for permits and approvals to undertake a range of coastal management activities and projects, including close liaison with state and local government agencies.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
We are seeking a highly skilled professional with extensive experience in coastal zone planning and management, and a strong background in supporting coastal infrastructure and foreshore management projects. The ideal candidate will have a proven ability to conduct field and site inspections, gather and analyse data to support project outcomes, and apply critical thinking and sound decision-making throughout the planning process.
You will have a degree in Coastal Engineering, Civil Engineering, Environmental Management, Planning or equivalent, and a current