Environment Project Officer (Internal Only) at City of Greater Geelong

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Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Sep, 26

Salary

95760.0

Posted On

03 Jun, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Project Management, Biodiversity Protection, Pest Animal Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Contractor Management, Strategic Planning, Policy Advice, Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, Community Collaboration, Re-vegetation, Threatened Species Management

Industry

Government Administration

Description

About the role In this role you will utilise your strategic outlook and problem-solving skills to develop innovative programs to protect endangered species. You will also apply your knowledge of pest animal management to deliver programs and your communication skills to collaborate with internal stakeholders, community groups and environmental agencies. Key responsibilities include: * Contribute to the retention, protection, enhancement, and re-vegetation of native vegetation, with a goal of improving the extent and quality of habitat and biodiversity values (flora and fauna). * Assist with the development and review of Council’s programs related to environment and biodiversity. * Manage a range of key environmental projects and tasks relating to environment and biodiversity including threatened species management; pest plant and animal control; training, education and engagement programs with internal and external stakeholders; contractor and consultant management. * Oversee the management and handover of developer funded nature reserves. * Assist in the management of the Point Waterway. * Proactively engage and plan programs with a range of key internal and external stakeholders including catchment networks and government agencies. * Actively engage and support relevant community groups including Friends of Groups, Coastcare and Landcare. About you To be successful in this role, you will have a tertiary qualification in a relevant field – i.e., natural resource management, environment science and extensive experience in project management. Essential: * Demonstrated experience protecting and enhancing biodiversity values with a goal of improving their extent, quality and amenity. * Demonstrated experience in project and contractor management. * Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with diverse groups, both verbally and in writing. * Experience providing strategic and policy advice on environment and biodiversity issues. * Demonstrated ability to build partnerships with a range of stakeholders, both external and internal, to achieve optimal outcomes. * Demonstrated knowledge of local government’s role and responsibility relating to environment and biodiversity. * Act as a Council Representative on Environment and Biodiversity Committees. * Support the delivery of other environment and biodiversity programs across the Unit. If this sounds like the role for you, then click apply now! A career with us We’d love for you to continue your career with the City and set the benchmark for a sustainable, inclusive and culturally safe workplace. With a range of benefits, flexible working options, learning and development opportunities, support services and the opportunity to give back to the community, the City has so much to offer! Click https://www.geelongaustralia.com.au/employment/article/item/8d1155a0d84344d.aspx [https://www.geelongaustralia.com.au/employment/article/item/8d1155a0d84344d.aspx] to view all the benefits to you working at the City. We support accessibility and encourage discussions about any adjustments or support you may need during the recruitment process. Applications and Enquiries Click the Position Description link to view more information about this position. Enquiries: Trevor Prowd | Team Leader Environment Projects | TProwd@geelongcity.vic.gov.au [TProwd@geelongcity.vic.gov.au] Click the Apply button to submit your application or find out more about this opportunity. If we can assist you with any reasonable adjustments in order to submit your application for this role, please contact the Talent Acquisition team via email at careers@geelongcity.vic.gov.au [careers@geelongcity.vic.gov.au] noting your preferred method of communication and contact details and a member of the team will be in touch. We collect demographic data to help us learn who our advertisements are reaching and how we can reach an even more diverse audience. We are committed to building a more diverse team. Your responses to our demographic questions are strictly confidential and will not be individually shared.

Responsibilities

Develop and deliver innovative programs to protect endangered species and enhance native vegetation and biodiversity. Manage environmental projects, including pest control and stakeholder engagement with community groups and government agencies.