ENVIRONMENT OFFICER 14hrs (readvertised)
Job No:
BRC262
Location:
Bathurst, NSW
Salary: $577.01 - $606.22 per week + super
Position Status: Term contract up to 30 June 2019
Hours of work: 14 hours per week, Thursday and Friday, in a job share arrangement
Closing: Friday, 23 November 2018 at 4pm
About the Organisation
Congratulations, on taking the first step toward joining one of the Bathurst Region's largest employers! Bathurst Regional Council employs over 400 staff and provides a large range of services to our community.
Working for Council is a stimulating and rewarding career option, providing the opportunity to be part of a team contributing to shaping the success and future of our Region.
About Bathurst
Bathurst really is the best of both worlds - a beautiful country lifestyle just two and a half hours from Sydney. Bathurst is Australia’s oldest inland settlement located just over 200 kilometres west of Sydney on the Macquarie River. The region is conveniently located with effective transport links to Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Canberra and there is no shortage of things to see and do if you want to explore or take a lazy Sunday drive.
To find out more, please click on this link Bathurst Region.
About the Role
The successful applicant should be enthusiastic, self-motivated and be able to investigate, resolve and provide advice in a wide range of environmental and compliance maters.
The position is predominantly responsible for implementing Council’s regulatory role under the Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997 and the delivery of environmental education programs. The position is also required to provide specialist technical advice and reports relating to environmental and natural resource matters associated with development applications .
Candidates require a Bachelor degree in environmental science (or a related field) with at least three year’s relevant experience. Candidates who do not possess a degree but have extensive experience in government investigations and a demonstrated interest in environmental management will be considered. A current class C motor vehicle driver's license is required.
Key requirements:
- Undertake environmental monitoring and respond to pollution incidents
- Implement enforcement action for matters where Council is the regulatory authority
- Implement environmental projects including sustainability education and restoration works
- Provide specialist advice and reports relating to environmental and natural resource matters associated with development applications or other applications
To view the Position Summary click here
Contact Officer: Manager Environment 02 6333 6268
Bathurst Regional Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
How to Apply
To submit your application for this position, please complete the questionnaire below. You will then be prompted to attach your resume and copies of any relevant qualifications (please note attaching a resume is mandatory). You must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this job.
