08 Dec
Ballina Shire Council
Ballina Shire Council
Environmental Scientist - Biodiversity
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Ballina Shire Council is situated on the Far North Coast of Current South Wales, 20 minutes from Byron Bay and one hour from the Gold Coast.
About the Role
We are currently seeking a passionate and suitably qualified individual to join Council's Strategic Planning section.
Council’s Environmental Scientists form part of a motivated, professional team committed to delivering high-quality strategic and environmental planning outcomes for both Council and the community.
Reporting to the Coordinator Strategic Planning, the role requires a blend of technical expertise, strategic planning, and excellent communication skills to effectively support, advance and promote biodiversity outcomes across the Shire. A key focus is to assess development applications and provide expert advice in relation to development proposals.
Preferred working arrangements will be discussed with shortlisted candidates at interview stage. Join us in making a meaningful impact on our environment and helping to shape the way our Shire grows and evolves!
Responsibilities
Responsibilities include:
- Assessing development applications and providing expert advice on biodiversity outcomes.
- Preparing and presenting reports, submissions and presentations to Council and stakeholders.
- Delivering high-quality strategic and environmental planning outcomes.
- Collaborating across teams, working independently and ensuring compliance with biodiversity legislation and planning instruments.
Qualifications
- Behaviour that positively demonstrates Council’s values of: creative, accessible,
respect, energetic and safe.
- Tertiary qualifications in environmental science, biodiversity management, ecology or related field.
- Demonstrated experience in the interpretation and application of the Biodiversity Conservation Act and local planning instruments in relation to biodiversity.
- Demonstrated strong verbal and written communications skills with the ability to prepare and present reports and submissions.
- Proven ability to work independently and with a high level of collaboration across teams and with key stakeholders.
- Proven experience and competence in the use of the Microsoft 365 and with other corporate software.
Rewards
- An annual salary of up to $107300. Salary will be negotiated based on skills and experience.
- Flexible work arrangements including a rostered day off working arrangement.
- Support toward the cost of relocation associated with recruitment may be available.
- Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
- Job security and a supportive, values-driven workplace culture.
- Health and wellbeing initiatives, including Fitness Passport member options.
- Meaningful work that contributes to the sustainability and liveability of our region.
- An inclusive culture where all our people are valued; EEO, diversity and differences are respected.
- An absolute focus on our peoples’ safety and well being.
- Generous Award workplace conditions.
Applications Close
Applications close: 11.30pm on Sunday 21 December 2025.
Contact
Paula Newman | Coordinator Strategic Planning | .
Further Details
Click here to view the Position Description and Information Package.
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📌 Environmental Scientist - Biodiversity (Ballina Shire Council)
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