Biodiversity Coordinator

Description:

About The Role

This is a permanent full-time position working within Council's Environmental Services Department. Lead and manage four direct reports within the Land Management team towards meeting Council's biodiversity responsibilities. This role is instrumental in maintaining the timely progress of Development Applications and overseeing the implementation of certain biodiversity and land management activities, such as the promotion of biodiversity stewardship, and biodiversity awareness through community engagement.

Reporting directly to the Lead - Land Management

• Lead and manage the operations of biodiversity staff, finances and activities, in accordance with Council policy, procedures and objectives
• Assess development instruments and referrals including planning proposals, subdivision proposals and development applications
• Promote and implement formal biodiversity stewardship processes under the Biodiversity Conservation Act 2016 (NSW)
• Promote awareness of biodiversity within the Shoalhaven community using media, field days, presentations, etc.
• Oversee implementation of biodiversity and stewardship agreement activities
• Make recommendations on improving relevant practices and procedures to ensure efficient and effective, customer-focused service
  
  

Please refer to the Job Description under the Job Attachments for a comprehensive list of duties, responsibilities and skills required.

About You

To be successful in the position, you will have:

• Tertiary qualifications in environmental science or a related field
• Demonstrated experience in the research, analysis and development of environmental policy, strategies and plans relating to environmental and ecological matters
• Thorough understanding of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (NSW), Biodiversity Conservation Act 2016 (NSW) and Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (Cth) and related instruments
• Demonstrated experience in the practical implementation of ecological sustainable development principles (ESD)
• Class C Driver's Licence
  
  

You will ideally have previous leadership and management experience with the ability to foster teamwork within and between teams to deliver services for the benefit of the community as well as the ability to manage and work within budgets.

How To Apply

Contact: Peter Swanson - Lead - Land Management - 02 4429 3850

Applications Close : 4 Weeks

You will be required to submit an online application by attaching your resumé (and cover letter if required) and respond to questions regarding general information about you.

In addition, you will be required to demonstrate how you satisfy the requirements of the position by answering the below questions relevant to the essential criteria as outlined in the job advertisement. For tips and more information on how to submit a great application, please visit how to apply on Councils website.

• At Shoalhaven City Council our corporate core values are: Collaboration, Adaptability, Integrity and Respect. Please choose one value and advise how you have enacted this value in a professional setting.
• Please list the relevant qualifications and experience you hold.
• Briefly describe your experience supervising and supporting teams, how do you approach leadership tasks?
• Briefly describe your experience interpreting and applying relevant legislation such as the BC Act, and the EP&A.
  
  

Applicants who progress to pre-employment checks may be required to undergo a Working with Children Check Verification, National Criminal History Check, Qualification Check, Work Rights Verification, Reference Checks and Medical (Low Risk, Medium Risk, High Risk). Employment is subject to satisfactory outcomes for all required checks.

If you require assistance submitting your application, please contact the Talent Acquisition Team on 02 4429 3253.

Why Work with Us

The Shoalhaven area is a unique place of great natural beauty, offering an enviable lifestyle and positive work-life balance. Our workforce is our greatest asset, and we pride ourselves on our people. Our teams are talented and inclusive and work together to provide better outcomes for our community, who are at the heart of everything we do. With a diverse range of professions and roles, we offer many career options and pathways, actively promoting opportunities and encouraging staff professional development.

Benefits Include

• 4 weeks annual, 3 weeks sick leave and 2 Health and Wellbeing days per annum
• Option of flexitime for indoor staff
• 9 day fortnight for outdoor staff
• Flexible and remote working arrangements
• Opportunities for professional development and training, including study assistance
• Corporate wellbeing programs, including Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program (EAP), discounted health insurance
• Access to financial advice and guidance
• Conditions apply as per the Local Government State award, and Council policies
  
  

Shoalhaven City Council is an equal opportunity employer committed to embracing diversity and inclusion, and encourages applications from people of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds. Applicants with a disability are encouraged to reach out if they require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment processes to enable them to fairly demonstrate their skills and capabilities to meet the requirements of the job.

Shoalhaven City Council is a Child Safe Organisation that recognises and advocates for the rights of children and young people and are committed to providing a safe workplace