A great lifestyle in a treasured environment, this is life at PSC!
The opportunity
Make a lasting impact on our local environment by leading our exciting and high-profile natural area conservation projects.
Council manages over **** Ha of unique and sensitive natural areas in Port Stephens.
As our Natural Areas Project Planner, you will be accountable for the delivery of our ambitious 3-year Special Rate Variation (SRV) 'Nurturing Nature' natural area works program.
Reporting directly to the Environmental Operations Team Leader, you'll take the reins on planning, project managing, and communicating the delivery of vital on-ground environmental works, from large-scale bush regeneration and habitat restoration projects through to threatened species habitat enhancement works, site action planning and contractor management.
If you are a collaborative project manager who loves natural resource management, excels at contractor coordination, and wants to turn strategic plans into thriving animal corridors and protected ecosystems, we'd love to have you on board.
This is atemporaryopportunity ending July ****– workingfull-time35 hours / week + access to a flexible working arrangement
Base Salary Range:$85,497 - $100,587 pa based on 35 hours / week + 12% superannuation + $20,138 Motor Vehicle Allowance + $2,562 Retention AllowanceTotal Remuneration Package (including Super and Allowances):$121,182 - $138,083 pa
You will be working fromPSC Administration Building, Raymond Terrace
The key responsibilities within this role are listed within theposition description.
We're all about putting the right people, in the right role!
Here's what we're looking for:
A degree qualification in Conservation Land Management, Ecology,



Natural Resource Management, Conservation Biology, Environmental Management, Environmental Science, or a related field
Experienced in the use of bushland maintenance techniques & equipment
Enjoy being empowered to contribute to co-develop, and implement natural area works programs
A motivated, team player who is responsible for achieving high-quality outcomes, through self-management and working as part of a large team
Proven experience planning and delivering natural resource management, bush regeneration, or habitat restoration projects
Strong skills in project management including managing contractors, budgets, procurement, and tendering, alongside monitoring, reporting and communicating performance
Solid computer literacy, including hands‐on experience with GIS mapping systems and Microsoft Office
A current Driver Licence and a WorkCover General Induction (White Card)
This is life at PSC!
Work/Life balance with generous leave entitlements, flexible work options and leave in lieu
Long service leave when you've been with us for just over 5 years
Health & Wellbeing leave to recharge when you need it
Industry leading Paid Parental Leave accessible for all employees – regardless of how you became a parent, we offer 14 weeks that can be taken within 2 years from the birth, adoption, or long-term foster care of your child.




Access to Defence Service Leave for Reservists continuing their defence service
PSCare Day available to all employees to take in addition to your regular leave entitlements
Confidential support (including mental health) through our employee assistance program
Award winning health and wellbeing program PSCare, Workers Health Initiative with access to a broad range of gyms in the area, and discounted health insurance
Free parking on site and a convenient local shopping centre
Coffee and food to keep you sustained at our on‐site café
And lots more...
Enough about us, we want to hear about you!
So tell us about...
Why you want this role and how it aligns with your career goals?
Describe an environmental or natural area project you successfully led, including the key factors that contributed to its success.
Applications Close: Midnight, Sunday, 15 November ****
Contact:Kimberly Baker, Natural Systems Coordinator on ******** ***
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May we walk the road to tomorrow with mutual respect and admiration as we care for the beautiful land and waterways together
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📌 Natural Areas Project Planner (New South Wales)
🏢 Port Stephens Council
📍 New South Wales