$80K Total Remuneration Package (pro-rata)
$68K Base Salary (pro-rata)
Location: Caloundra
Vacancy No: ****
Temporary - Full-time (until December ****)
Applications close: 14 December *******:59pm AEST
Why work with us?
At Council, we're proud of our region.
We collaborate with community to achieve truly sustainable outcomes, enhance our enviable lifestyle, and create award-winning places and spaces that are uniquely Sunshine Coast.
So, if you love it here as much as we do, and you 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
As a Natural Areas Officer, you'll play a vital role in maintaining and enhancing Council's environmental reserve network.
You'll work outdoors across diverse landscapes, undertaking bushland management operations to protect biodiversity and ensure safe, sustainable practices.
Key Responsibilities:
Support and deliver on ground fire management activities as part of Council's program.
Perform tree and vegetation works including pruning, mulching, brush cutting, planting, and dispersal.
Manage invasive plants and apply herbicides using various methods.
Maintain assets and assist with related construction tasks.
Remove debris and litter from natural areas.
Undertake tasks aligned with Council's Environment Reserve management plans.
Conduct pre-start checks and basic maintenance on machinery and weed control equipment.
Clean and maintain vehicles, tools, and equipment used by the field crew.
About you
Certificate III in Conservation and Ecosystem Management (or equivalent experience)
Current Commercial Operators Licence (herbicide application)
Construction White Card and Chainsaw Level 1
Senior First Aid and Working with Children Blue Card
Manual driver's licence and 4WD experience
Pre-Employment Medical Required?
Essential to your success is physical agility and the level of fitness, strength and dexterity to carry out labouring and frequent heavy lifting & bending.
As such, appointment to this position is subject to completion of a pre-employment medical assessment.
Our Culture & Employee Benefits
Salary Packaging
Pay you 17.5% loading when taking annual leave (4 weeks entitlement per year)
Development opportunities through corporate learning and development programs
Study Assistance
Discounted health related memberships and other wellbeing initiatives
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; and
A current resume or curriculum vitae.
Once you have these two 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 Sharon Evans during business hours on ******** ***.
At Sunshine Coast Council, we embrace differences in gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background including First Nations, disability, religion and sexual orientation.
To deliver the best service to our region we want a workforce that reflects the diverse community that we serve.
Sunshine Coast Council strongly encourages all suitable applicants to apply for this role.
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