Environmental Project Officer / Coordinator

Description:

Catchment Solutions is a Queensland based environmental services provider operating out of Mackay that works locally and nationally to design, execute, and manage a wide variety of projects.

Catchment Solutions is seeking applications from project officers or coordinators that ideally have experience working with development and planning approval applications, Receiving Environment Monitoring Programs (REMP), town planning, statutory permit applications, water quality monitoring (ground and surface) and / or rehabilitation projects.

This role will primarily be working across our Environmental Planning and Approvals, Water Quality Services and Ecosystem Rehabilitation & Repairs projects. Examples of the types of current projects that are being delivered include:

• Planning and Approvals projects for development applications for environmental restoration projects including fish ladders and aquatic habitat design and construction
• Compliance monitoring and reporting for construction and infrastructure projects
• Streambank and gully rehabilitation to address erosion and sediment loss to the Great Barrier Reef
• Stormwater event monitoring and groundwater monitoring for water quality programs

An Environmental Project Officer / Coordinator in the Catchment Solutions team has the following responsibilities:

• Development and implementation of best practice environmental projects and services.
• Help prepare proposals and quotes and ensure new business is secured for the organisation.
• Compile and monitor budgets and take responsibility for the management of projects to ensure quality results are delivered on time and within budget.
• Work cooperatively with external stakeholders and the organisation as a whole.
• Work independently on assigned projects and be responsible for milestone delivery.
• Working with the environmental team, clients, and key regional stakeholders to develop and deliver projects of required quality and standard.
• Support to the environmental team to optimise project delivery and client satisfaction and contribute to the growth of the company.
• Undertaking fieldwork and produce technical reports and communication materials to promote best practice environmental projects.
• Manage Budgets through timely project implementation and completion.

To be considered for positions with Catchment Solutions you will ideally have:

• Tertiary and / or post graduate qualifications in, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Earth Sciences, Water Quality, Agricultural Science, Hydrological or Land Rehabilitation, Environmental Impact Assessments, Town and Development Planning, Estuarine / Aquatic Ecology, Biology or similar.
• 2 to 5+ years of professional experience in environmental services provision - preferably in Queensland.
• Highly developed written and oral communications with the capacity for original and strategic thought.
• Exposure to project coordination, management, reporting and budgeting.
• A commitment to uphold the highest ethical standards.
• Experience in business operations and client management.
• A hands-on approach to service delivery with experience in leading by example in operational and consulting areas.
• A commitment maintaining a safe working environment.
• Well-developed interpersonal communication skills including demonstrated abilities in mentoring and staff supervision.

The important work that Catchment Solution does is driven by the passion of our team and our commitment to provide project outcomes that promote responsible and sustainable environmental guardianship. We encourage like-minded professionals who share this vision to join our growing team.