Environment Officer

The details:

• Permanent Full Time
• $79,563  pa + 12% super + leave loading
  Qld Local Government Industry Award (Stream A) - Level 3 of EBA5
• 9 day fortnight
• 72.5 hour fortnight
• Location: Caboolture

Join City of Moreton Bay as an Environment Officer and help shape and enhance our communities for today and tomorrow.

As an Environment Officer you will investigate, manage and report of environmental related matters, liaising with residents’ stakeholders and government agencies as required. You will also

• regularly monitor fauna, flora and waterways to measure and analyse ecological health and biodiversity
• deliver and promote on ground environmental programs and projects
• provide general advice and assistance regarding native fauna and flora matters to residents, community groups and other Council departments

To be successful in this role you will have significant interpersonal and communications skills, enabling you to converse with a range of internal and external stakeholders about environmental matters.

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About you

You will have a passion for working in the field and be comfortable working remotely across our vast region in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment.

You will have good knowledge of native flora and fauna as well as pest species within the Moreton Bay Region. Ideally, you will have experience in delivering environment-related programs and projects that analyse the health and biodiversity values of the environment.

Why City of Moreton Bay?

What you do with your life matters. It’s the same with your career.

We’re the third-largest council in Australia and one of the fastest-growing areas. As Australia’s newest city, we’re building something that’s never been done before: a new kind of city, inspired and empowered by a new kind of council.

This is your opportunity to develop skills and experience in a truly unique place, at a truly unique point in time.

At City of Moreton Bay, we’re focused on the vital work we do today. But we’re also focused on the future. On what can be – for our city, our Council and your career.

Here’s what you’ll love about a career with us:

• See it. To build a city of the future, first, you have to see it. The polycentric city we’re building will bring greater prosperity, sustainability and affordability to our city. This is your chance to contribute to something that’s never been done before.
• Shape it. You’ll get hands-on in a rewarding career, serving and strengthening our communities for today and tomorrow. Our work is diverse, interesting and it matters – and it’s yours to shape and own.
• Live it. Contribute to the city you and your family want to live in and enjoy the lifestyle you deserve. And if you don’t live here, you’ll still find pride and connection in so many ways with our successful, resilient team.

You’ll also enjoy a range of other benefits:

• Find a better work-life balance with a nine-day fortnight.
• Advance your skills and career through our Study, Training And Research Scheme (STARS).
• Make your pay go further with salary packaging options on novated leases, superannuation payments, smartphones and devices.
• Prioritise your health and wellbeing with discounted health insurance, free annual flu vaccinations and our Fitness Passport Program.
• Get support when you and your family need it most with our 24/7 confidential counselling service, leader support hotline and Mates in Construction program.
• Our Caboolture and Strathpine offices have local parking on site and are close to public transport networks, making for an easy commute.

Ready for a career that matters?

Join City of Moreton Bay, and help shape our city of the future.

Click on the 'Apply Now' button below to complete your online application. Please upload a current resume that demonstrates how you meet the requirements for this role.  You will also have the option to add a cover letter should you wish.

As part of the recruitment process, applicants will be required to undergo a National Criminal History Check.

To obtain further details please contact our Careers team at careers@moretonbay.qld.gov.au. 

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*Applications will close 11:55pm Monday, 4 November 2024 

Your Future City.
See it. Shape it. Live It.