Job Description
Job Description
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Townsville City Council is seeking a motivated and experienced Senior Environmental Offsets Project Officer to support the delivery of Council's Environmental Offsets Program.
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This position plays a key role in coordinating and delivering on-ground environmental offset projects, ensuring Council's offset obligations are achieved in accordance with approval conditions, legislation and best practice land management principles. You will work across a diverse portfolio of offset sites and activities, including rehabilitation, revegetation, habitat enhancement, bushfire management, weed and pest control, monitoring and reporting.
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Working closely with the Environmental Offsets Program Manager, you will coordinate contractors, consultants and internal stakeholders to deliver projects safely, efficiently and in a manner that achieves long-term environmental outcomes.
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About the Employer
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Townsville City Council is the largest local government authority in Northern Australia. We're committed to supporting our people through a solid focus on work-life balance, a positive and inclusive culture, and a shared passion for making a meaningful impact in our community.
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We have a range of benefits that confirm this commitment:
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* 5 weeks annual leave + 17.5% leave loading
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* 3 weeks Personal/Carers Leave
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* 14 weeks paid Parental Leave
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* Domestic and Family Violence Leave
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* Natural Disaster Leave
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* Uniforms and PPE provided (if applicable)
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* Annual wage progression
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* Up to *13.5% Superannuation employer contribution for contributing members
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* Salary Sacrifice opportunities
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* Access to a range of learning and development opportunities, including on-the-job learning and formal training programs
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About the Candidate
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You are an organised and solutions-focused environmental professional with experience delivering environmental, land management or natural resource management projects. You enjoy working in the field as well as managing project administration, reporting and stakeholder relationships.
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You are proactive, highly organized and capable of managing multiple priorities while maintaining strong attention to detail. With excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach, you are comfortable working with contractors, government agencies, landholders, consultants and internal teams to achieve successful project outcomes., * Tertiary qualifications in environmental science, biodiversity, natural resources management, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
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* Demonstrated experience in environmental project delivery, land management, natural resource management or a related field.
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* Demonstrated working knowledge of Queensland and/or Commonwealth environmental offset requirements, or the ability to rapidly acquire this knowledge.
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* Experience coordinating contractors, consultants or field-based works programs.
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* Strong project management, organisational and record-keeping skills.
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* Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and meet reporting requirements.
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* Strong interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills.
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* Commitment to workplace health and safety and environmental compliance.
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* Qualifications in project management and/or experience applying project management principles will be highly regarded.
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* Understanding of Queensland Local Government processes and legislation would be advantageous.
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* Current "C" Class Driver Licence.
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📌 Senior Environmental Offsets Project Officer (Townsville)
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