Foreshore Officer (City of Melville)

Foreshore Officer (City of Melville)

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Are you passionate about protecting our natural environment and shaping the future of our riverfront landscapes? As the Foreshore Officer, you will be at the forefront of preserving and enhancing the City of Melville’s stunning foreshore reserves along the Swan and Canning Rivers.

This is not just a job. It is an opportunity to make a lasting impact. You will lead projects that restore ecosystems, combat erosion, and strengthen biodiversity, while working closely with community groups to inspire stewardship and care for these vital natural spaces. From planning and implementing innovative management strategies to delivering on ground works and securing funding through grants, your expertise will help safeguard our rivers for generations to come.

If you thrive on variety, collaboration, and the chance to see tangible results from your work, this role offers the perfect blend of technical challenge and environmental purpose.

Location: City of Melville Civic Centre

Salary: City of Melville Inside Workforce Industrial Agreement 2025 Level 6 $93,877.26 to $100,783.72 pro-rata p.a. + 12% Super

Employment Type: Permanent, Full Time

What you will be doing

- Develop and review management plans
- Implementation of the restoration, maintenance and erosion programs
- Collaborating with stakeholders to provide technical expertise and advice on foreshore issues and projects
- Preparation of grant applications and implementing grant projects

What we are looking for

- Tertiary qualification in Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience)
- Demonstrated experience in foreshore management, restoration, and erosion control
- Robust project management skills, including budgeting and contractor supervision
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities
- Knowledge of relevant environmental legislation and best practice principles

How to Apply

Apply online via the Apply button and provide a comprehensive resume and cover letter (no more than 2 pages) demonstrating fulfilment of the essential and desirable requirements outlined in the Position Description attached.

Closing Date:



Sunday 4 January 2026, 11.59PM AWST.

For further information about this position, please contact: Jacklyn Kelly, Natural Areas Officer on or Paul Reed, Natural Areas Coordinator on .

Note: Due to the department's shutdown over the Christmas/New Year Period. The selected candidate will be expected to commence the role in the new year.

Why The City of Melville?

We are a welcoming and diverse community that enjoys a blend of retail and business precincts and an abundance of open spaces in a unique, natural landscape, along the shores of the beautiful Swan and Canning Rivers.

We are proud to be recognised as an Inclusive Employer – a prestigious award that benchmarks workplace inclusion across various diversity areas. This recognition is the only one of its kind in Australia and highlights our commitment to fostering a workplace where diversity is celebrated, and inclusion thrives. In everything we do, we focus on our EPIC values of E xcellence, P articipation, I ntegrity and C aring and we aim to achieve an inclusive, vibrant, and sustainable future.

Why Belong?

Elevate your work experience with the City of Melville’s benefits!

- Join an award-winning, Inclusive Employer recognised for diversity, accessibility and welcoming workplaces
- Enjoy annual salary increases of 4%, effective each year from 1 July 2025 to 1 July 2027
- Enjoy flexible working arrangements that help balance work and life
- Stay active with a free LeisureFit membership
- Save time and money with free on-site parking
- Celebrate your special day with Birthday Leave – no work on your big day!
- Access paid parental leave to support your family




- Take more time to recharge with 2 extra days of annual leave plus the option to purchase additional leave (up to 10 weeks off per year)
- Benefit from a generous superannuation co-contribution of up to 15.5%
- Maximise your pay with salary packaging and novated leasing options
- Grow your career with structured professional development and study assistance programs
- Look after your wellbeing with wellness initiatives and Employee Assistance Programs
- Connect outside of work with a vibrant social club

The City of Melville celebrates diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We welcome and strongly encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including but not limited to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, and people living with disabilities.

Please note that the City does not offer visa sponsorship. While permanent positions are generally only open to Australian citizens or permanent residents, permanent positions may occasionally be filled on a fixed-term basis. In such cases and for fixed-term or casual roles, applicants with temporary unrestricted work rights in Australia (and residing in Perth) may be considered, provided they have unrestricted work rights for the duration of the appointment.

All candidates applying for a position where the use of ‘plant and machinery’ or driving a vehicle is an inherent requirement of the role and other ‘high risk’ facilities where public safety is at risk, will be required to pass a drug and alcohol test as part of a pre‑employment medical.

We appreciate the interest from Recruitment Agencies in collaborating with us, however, at this time, the City of Melville is managing the recruitment process for this role. Please refrain from submitting candidate profiles to our team. Rest assured, should the need for external assistance arise in the future, we will not hesitate to reach out to recruitment agencies.

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