A newly created position to play a pivotal role in overseeing, guiding and supporting our team to ensure that all project activities comply with relevant Acts, Regulations and environmental standards.
You will act as a key advisor, providing expert guidance that our projects align with our commitment to environmental sustainability and community well-being.
Our ideal candidate will have a passion for contributing to maintain the support of a sustainable and vibrant community through legislation knowledge within the Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997, and Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, flora and fauna assessments and environmental project management to evaluate their environmental impact.
Supported by the wider projects team, you will report to the Senior Design Engineer to champion our commitment to creating a sustainable, resilient and vibrant environment for our current and future communities. Join our team to help us achieve this vision!

ABOUT US:

Shellharbour City, located in the Illawarra region, is just 80 minutes south of Sydney and is home to over 82,000 people in a city that spans 154 square kilometres. It’s an area of great natural beauty - stretching west from the picturesque coastline to rolling pastures, set against the majestic backdrop of the Illawarra escarpment.
Our dedication to be financially sustainable in an evolving environment, while striving for a great organisational culture and committing to employing staff who embrace our core values, has made Shellharbour City Council an employer of choice.
We have been recognised with numerous state and national awards in recent times, including eight wins for our First Nations Community the Yirran Muru (many pathways) playspace, as well as being presented as winners in the NSW Landscape Architecture Awards, Regional Achievement Awards, and Parks and Leisure Australia Regional Awards of Excellence.

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