28 Nov
Careers at Council
City of Campbelltown
Campbelltown, New South Wales
Full time
Description
- Permanent full time, 35 hours per week
- Salary range from $110,910.54 - $120,054.70 per year depending on skills and experience + 12% super
- Generous leave provisions
- Generous professional development opportunities
About Us
We are not your usual, we are upbeat, resourceful and determined. Our staff and community are at the core of what we do, looking for ways to work together and support each other. Naturally welcoming, we share good‑natured humour and positivity. We aim to inspire a sense of possibility and create opportunities for all by rolling up our sleeves. Our workplace is agile and flexible, keeping ahead of the times by being the leader of the pack. When it comes to innovation we are first in the pool. Be a part of it, let’s get something started.
This role sits within the City Development Team, who is focused on the preparation, assessment and delivery of planning outcomes within the Campbelltown LGA. The position works within a multidisciplinary team to support the planning outcomes while protecting the environment and health of the community.
Council is experiencing significant change and growth, so the successful candidate will need to be flexible, solutions focused and abreast of current legislation.
About The Role
We are currently seeking a Senior Environmental Officer to join the team on a permanant full-time basis 35 hours per week. In this role, you will be responsible for:
- Assessing compliance of development applications, planning proposals and vegetation permits with State and Local polices
- Review flora and fauna assessments, biodiversity development assessment reports, aboricultural impact assessment, Koala assessment report, contamination and noise assessments.
- Project manage the preparation of environmental studies, project and/or policies.
- Undertake research on environmental planning and policy matters
- Ability to deal effectively with people at all levels and to represent Council capably to developers, consultants, other government agencies and the general public.
The successful candidate will demonstrate the following key skills and attributes:
- Degree in Environmental Management, Science or equivalent.
- Post Graduate qualifications or experience in one of more of the following: Environmental Management, Environmental Engineering, Accredited BAM Assessor (or capable of achieving accreditation.
- Demonstrated experience in the review of relevant environment reports relating to Planning Proposals and Development Applications.
- Experience in the application of relevant local, state and federal legislation.
- Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills.
- Commitment to living our values of respect, integrity, teamwork, trust and optimism. It is through respect, integrity and teamwork that we build trust and create optimism for Campbelltown’s future.
As a member of our friendly and passionate team, you’ll receive the following benefits:
- Permanent full time, 35 hours per week
- Salary range from $110,910.54 - $120,054.70 per year depending on skills and experience + 12% super
- Flexible work conditions
- Generous leave provisions
- Generous professional development opportunities
- Staff car park
Key contact:
For further information on this position, please contact Robert Montgomery - Coordinator Environmental Planning on .
Applications close:
Wednesday 3rd December 2025
Sound like you? Apply now!
Campbelltown City Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and values the unique contributions of all people. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability are encouraged to apply.
Council also recognises the skills and attributes of veterans and welcomes applications from ex-service personnel.
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📌 Senior Environmental Officer (City of Campbelltown)
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