Landscape Technical Officer (re-advertised)
An opportunity exists for a motivated and detail‐focused Landscape Technical Officer to join Council's Engineering and Subdivision Certification team.
In this part‐time role, you will provide technical support on landscape and horticultural matters, contributing to quality development outcomes that enhance our community.
Working within a collaborative and professional environment, you will assess and review landscape, recreation and sporting facility plans, undertake site inspections, and provide technical advice to support development and certification outcomes and ensure compliance with relevant legislation and Council requirements while facilitating the handover of privately developed landscape infrastructure into Council's care.
This role offersflexible part time role, with the ability for hybrid working arrangements, making it ideal for someone seeking a balanced and meaningful career in local government without direct staff supervision responsibilities.
About you:
You will be a qualified landscape or horticulture professional with strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
You will bring relevant qualifications, knowledge of planning legislation, experience interpreting plans and preparing reports, strong organisational skills and a current driver's licence.
About us:
Shellharbour City, located in the Illawarra region, is just 80 minutes south of Sydney and is home to over 82,000 people in a city that spans 154 square kilometres.
It's an area of great natural beauty - stretching west from the picturesque coastline to rolling pastures,



set against the majestic backdrop of the Illawarra escarpment.
Our dedication to be financially sustainable in an evolving environment, while striving for a great organisational culture and committing to employing staff who embrace our core values, has made Shellharbour City Council an employer of choice.
We have been recognised with numerous state and national awards in recent times, including eight wins for our First Nations Community the Yirran Muru (many pathways) playspace, as well as being presented as winners in the NSW Landscape Architecture Awards, Regional Achievement Awards, and Parks and Leisure Australia Regional Awards of Excellence.
We offer:
Shellharbour City Council offers a high performing and sustainable organisation to deliver outcomes for the community through leadership, collaboration and innovation.
We have exciting, rewarding career opportunities and flexible working arrangements to support a healthy work/life balance.
Permanent part time working 21 hours per week
Salary range from $83,211 - $91,872 per annum (pro-rata)
Plusbenefits including novated leasing, retail discounts, corporate fitness programs, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) support & Learning & Development opportunities
PlusAnnual Award Increases & Bi-annual bonus payments & weekly pay run




Plusa range of local government benefits, including annual leave + 1 weeks flexible 'My Leave', health & wellbeing initiatives as well as generous parental & sick leave entitlements.
For further information about the position, click here for the position description.
Please note:
This role is re-advertised.
Previous applicants need not reapply.
Contact:Adam Urszulak, Engineering and Subdivision Certification Manager on *********.
Closing date:Sunday, 30 August **** at 11:30pm.
Shellharbour City Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values the unique strengths and talents of all people.
Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability are encouraged to apply.
At Shellharbour City Council we promote respect at work as a fundamental right for all and strive to create a workplace free from discrimination and harassment.
This commitment extends to the promotion of the rights of all children and young people to be safe from harm when interacting with our services and spaces.
Our values, Collaboration, Accountability, Integrity, Respect and Sustainability underpin all we do.
Your decision to apply for a role at Shellharbour City Council is the first step in acknowledging your alignment to our values and aspirations to create a excellent workplace.
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📌 Landscape Technical Officer (Re-Advertised) (New South Wales)
🏢 Shellharbour City Council
📍 New South Wales