Engineering & Technical Services
Permanent Full Time
Hervey Bay
Stream A Level 5 - $97,137 plus superannuation
+ $6,000 relocation assistance for suitable candidates
+ 9-day fortnight
At Fraser Coast Regional Council our people are our most important asset and central to achieving our purpose of Building Better Communities Together.
What We Are Looking For
We have a rare opportunity for a Catchment Officer to support environmental best‐practice systems, provide technical advice, and contribute to monitoring and reporting to ensure safe, sustainable and compliant water management across the region.
This role plays a key part in total water cycle management. You'll support the implementation of catchment, land management and bulk water programs, maintain compliance with statutory requirements, and contribute to continuous improvement of Council's Environmental Management System. The position also assists with water quality monitoring, community education and technical support for approvals, permits and investigations.
What Your Day Will Look Like
Provide advice on catchment, land management, allocations and bulk water matters, supported by data analysis, reporting and stakeholder engagement.
Coordinate and contribute to catchment, land management and bulk water projects, including risk identification, monitoring and improved work practices.
Support water quality monitoring and compliance with the Water Plan (Mary Basin) **** (Qld), Drinking Water Quality Management Plan and Catchment Management Plan.
Assist with implementation and review of Council's Environmental Management System (ISO*****).
Support community education programs, environmental awareness training and WaterWise initiatives.
What You'll Need For Success
Degree‐level qualification (AQF 7+) in environmental or catchment management, science, engineering or a related discipline.




Experience in water quality or catchment management at an advisory level.
Working knowledge of relevant Acts and Regulations relating to public health, environmental protection and water quality.
Strong project skills, including report writing and data interpretation.
High‐level communication, negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills.
Competence using Microsoft Office and corporate systems.
Class C or CA driver licence (Queensland‐recognised).
General Construction Induction (White Card).
What's Nice To Have
Experience with MapInfo or similar GIS platforms.
Boat Licence.
Working with Children Blue Card.
We understand that not all candidates will meet every selection criterion. If you have the right approach and the ability to contribute effectively, we welcome your application.
Advantages Of Working With Council
Committed to providing quality services to our community, we strongly support an inclusive and values driven culture, recognising your individual skills, knowledge and talent. As part of this we have implemented our Leadership Development Program, Boss to Coach. We also create innovative solutions to labour shortages through our TEMPO program which has been recognised by our HR peers nationally in ****, as well as winning the LGMA **** Excellence in Innovation award.
What We Offer
Values based culture
Employee discount shopping program
Professional development
Flexible working arrangements including work from home
Study assistance program
Novated leasing
24/7 access to Employee Assistance Program
Paid maternity and paternity leavePaid emergency services leave
Uniform subsidy
Years of service rewards
For further details please contact Scott Scruton (Planning & Environmental Services Manager) at
Fraser Coast Regional Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
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📌 Catchment Officer (Queensland)
🏢 Fraser Coast Regional Council
📍 Queensland