- Permanent / Full Time
- Salary: $91,148 - $120,707 gross p.a. plus 12% Super
- 35 hours per week (Monday to Friday) with the option of flexitime
- Located at Council's Nowra Administration Building, Bridge Road, Nowra
- Applications close: Monday 15 September 2025 (at midnight)
About the Role
Are you passionate about protecting and managing our stunning coastline and estuaries? Shoalhaven City Council is seeking a motivated and technically skilled Coast & Estuaries Officer to join our Coastal Management Unit. This is your opportunity to make a real impact on the future of our coastal environment.
Reporting directly to the Lead - Coastal Management, this position is responsible for delivering key elements of the Shoalhaven coastal management program. You will:
- Work collaboratively within a team to meet project milestones and deadlines in line with the NSW Coastal Management Act 2016
- Project manage Coast & Estuary Grants and other initiatives, including environmental assessments, licensing, and contractor oversight
- Prepare and submit grant applications and ensure compliance with reporting requirements
- Lead technical projects involving investigations, design, specifications, and cost estimation for coastal infrastructure and environmental works
- Review and enhance the quality and efficiency of coastal data and information systems
- Provide technical advice on coastal planning and land use development proposals
- Contribute to strategic planning for estuarine and coastal areas through management and asset programs
This is a grade range position, therefore in accordance with qualifications, accreditation, experience and demonstrated skills, the prospective employee will be assessed as either Grade 10, 11 or 12.
Grade 10 - $91,148 - $104,698 gross p.a. plus 12% Super
Grade 11 - $99,775 - $113,318 gross p.a. plus 12% Super
Grade 12 - $105,927 - $120,707 gross p.a. plus 12% Super
About You
To be successful in the position, you will have:
Grade 10
- Completed tertiary qualifications in coastal management, environmental science, environmental/civil/structural engineering, or relevant discipline.
- Demonstrated experience (approx. 0-3 years) within a coastal management or project management environment, with working knowledge of the Local Government Act and Coastal Management Act.
Grade 11
- Completed tertiary qualifications in coastal management, environmental science, environmental/civil/structural engineering, or relevant discipline.
- Demonstrated experience (approx. 3-5 years) within a coastal management or coastal engineering environment, with intermediate knowledge of the Local Government Act and Coastal Management Act.
Grade 12 - Senior Coast & Estuaries Officer
- Completed tertiary qualifications in coastal management, environmental science, environmental/civil/structural engineering, or relevant discipline.
- Demonstrated experience (approx. 5+ years) within a coastal management or coastal engineering environment, with advanced knowledge of the Local Government Act and Coastal Management Act.
- Responsibility for developing and planning capital and operational programs, projects, and strategies.
Progression from a Grade 10 to a Grade 12 Coast & Estuaries Officer position is subject to competencies being met and increased responsibilities and complexity of tasks being undertaken or managed.
How to Apply
To submit an application, click Apply and complete each Step of the application. You will be required to attach your resume (and cover letter if required) and respond to questions regarding general information about you.
In addition, you will be required to demonstrate how you satisfy the requirements of the position by answering the below questions relevant to the essential criteria as outlined in the job advertisement.
- At Shoalhaven City Council our corporate core values are: Collaboration, Adaptability, Integrity and Respect. Please choose one value and advise how you have enacted this value in a professional setting
- Please list the relevant qualifications and experience you hold.
- Please describe your knowledge of the NSW Coastal Management Act (2016), your experience working with it, or your related experience working in Coastal Management.
Applicants who progress to pre-employment checks may be required to undergo a Qualification Check, Work Rights Verification, Reference Checks and Medical (Low Risk). Employment is subject to satisfactory outcomes for all required checks.
For tips and more information on how to submit a great application, please visit how to apply on Councils website. If you require assistance submitting your application, please contact the Talent Acquisition Team on 02 4429 3253.
Applications Close: Monday 15 September 2025 (at midnight)
If you have any questions about this role, please contact Nigel Smith - Lead - Coastal Management - 02 4429 5501
Why Work with Us
The Shoalhaven area is a unique place of great natural beauty, offering an enviable lifestyle and positive work-life balance. Our workforce is our greatest asset, and we pride ourselves on our people. Our teams are talented and inclusive and work together to provide better outcomes for our community, who are at the heart of everything we do. With a diverse range of professions and roles, we offer many career options and pathways, actively promoting opportunities and encouraging staff professional development.
Benefits include:
- Generous leave entitlements
- Long Service Leave after 5 years
- Option of flexitime for indoor staff
- 9 day fortnight for outdoor staff
- Flexible and remote working arrangements
- Novated lease arrangements available
- Opportunities for professional development and training
- Corporate wellbeing programs, including Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program (EAP), discounted health insurance
**Conditions apply as per the Local Government State award, and Council policies
Shoalhaven City Council is an equal opportunity employer committed to embracing diversity and inclusion, and encourages applications from people of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds. Applicants with a disability are encouraged to reach out if they require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment processes to enable them to fairly demonstrate their skills and capabilities to meet the requirements of the job.
Shoalhaven City Council is a Child Safe Organisation that recognises and advocates for the rights of children and young people and are committed to providing a safe workplace
