Project Officer Waterways

Job No: TSC1197 Location: Murwillumbah
Apply your passion for environmental sustainability and implement projects that deliver improved water quality, aquatic habitat and waterways amenity in the Tweed.  Your focus will be on project delivery in diverse and beautiful habitats ranging from the upper catchment tributaries, to tidal wetlands and urban stormwater systems; and you will lead the delivery of  integrated environmental management programs.

What's on offer:

• a base salary ranging from $50.41 per hour with competency-based increments up to $58.02 per hour, plus 11% super
• 3 days (23.25 hours) per week
• training and development opportunities
• flexible work options for a healthy work/life balance
• generous employment conditions (we have too many to list - click here for more)

We are seeking:

• Bachelor of Science or other relevant degree level qualification
• experience in environmental rehabilitation, with a focus on delivery of projects leading to improvements in water quality and aquatic ecosystem health
• experience working with rural land owners to achieve improved natural resource management
• strong skills in communication and experience in project management

About us:

• Located on the picturesque far North Coast of NSW, bordering the Gold Coast.
• The Tweed is a vibrant, diverse location offering a lifestyle near the water, in a rainforest or on a farm.  
• Tweed Shire Council is committed to employment equity and diversity and encourages applications from people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds in both traditional and non-traditional roles.  We provide workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options. 
• Join an employer of choice. Professionals Australia (Local Government Engineers’ Association) has named Council the 2021 Employer of Choice for our great employment practices within NSW local government. 
• Where it's located:
• This position is based in Murwillumbah, and can be directed to work from any Council work site.

Position closes: 
Friday 10 November at 12 noon sharp (NSW time).  Late applications will not be permitted.

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Pre-Employment Screening:
Tweed Shire Council conducts pre-employment assessments as part of its recruitment process. 

Job offers are not made until screening has been completed. Tweed Shire Council uses third-party providers to undertake:

Pre-employment medical – some roles require a functional (physical) assessment, and all positions are subject to drug and alcohol screening (a positive test result means the recruitment process ends and your application will not be considered).
Background screening - verifies that the information you have provided throughout the recruitment process is true and correct.  Click here for more information.
Reference Checks are undertaken by the panel. Your 2 referees should ideally be your current and most recent supervisors.  Your referees are not contacted unless you’ve been interviewed and are a preferred candidate.

Immunisations:
This position is identified as at risk of contracting vaccine-preventable/manageable diseases and as a consequence impacted employees are strongly recommended to participate in Council’s workplace vaccination program. 

How To Apply:
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Essential: 

1. Degree level qualifications such as Bachelor of Science or other relevant tertiary qualification and significant practical experience in applying the principles of stream geomorphology and stream bank rehabilitation.

2. Demonstrated experience in environmental rehabilitation, with a focus on delivery of projects leading to improvements in water quality and aquatic ecosystem health.

3. Demonstrated experience in working with rural landowners to achieve improved natural resource management.

4. Demonstrated experience in working with contractors, including preparation of briefs, evaluation of quotes and supervision of work outcomes.

5. Experience in supervising the work program of a bush regeneration crew working across multiple sites.

6. Demonstrated high level written and oral communications skills.

7. Current Vehicle Licence – Car or Light Rigid or Medium Rigid or Heavy Rigid or Heavy Combination.

Desirable:

8. A clear understanding of the legislation and government agency responsibilities relating to Sustainability and Environment in NSW, including opportunities relating to grant funding and community participation.

Information

• Location: Murwillumbah, Australia

Industry experience

Education: Bachelor

Seniority: Expert, Engineer, Consultant