Current Vacancy
Natural Areas Specialist
- Full Time Permanent
- One of the Fastest Growing Local Governments in Australia with great Career Opportunities!
- Family Friendly - 9-day Fortnights / Hybrid WFH / Paid Parental Leave!
- 12% Super - Choose to co-contribute and receive up to 18%!
Avoid the city chaos and embrace the family friendly, country town atmosphere of Mundijong! Use your proven background in natural resource management, environmental planning and conservation to help shape our rapidly growing Shire.
Join us at "The Shire"
Here at "The Shire" we live and breathe our values of Accountability, Collaboration and Trust to proactively support our fellow employees and our local community.
We offer you an opportunity to build the career you want and are looking for someone who is excited by the challenges of this role and of our Shire. In return, we offer you the opportunity to make a real contribution to the community. We recognise that we are strengthened by diversity and are committed to providing a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage all applications, as part of a diverse and inclusive workforce.
We are looking for like-minded individuals to join our fun and dynamic team! We are seeking an experienced and professional Natural Areas Specialist with a passion for environmental conservation, land management and community engagement.
In this role you will have the following accountabilities:
- Coordinate the protection, management and maintenance of natural assets across Council-owned and vested reserves and Public Open Space (POS).
- Lead and support the management of natural areas including reserves, rural verges and bridle trails in collaboration with the Parks team.
- Provide strategic advice on the development and management of the Shire's trails network and natural area systems.
- Contribute to reserve management planning, including preparation and implementation of management plans and development strategies.
- Coordinate verge management programs, including the 'Free Verge Plants' and 'Herbicide' programs.
- Develop and implement programs to control environmental and biosecurity risks.
- Provide environmental advice on planning applications, developments and infrastructure works to protect natural assets.
- Liaise with community groups, Landcare organisations and stakeholders to support conservation initiatives and Friends Groups.
- Manage contractors, consultants, grants and budgets relating to natural area projects.
- Represent the Shire on relevant external committees and working groups.
Our preferred candidate will be able to demonstrate the following experiences and skillset:
- Tertiary qualifications or extensive experience in environmental science, natural resource management or a related field.
- Strong knowledge of environmental legislation, roadside conservation and public open space management.
- Demonstrated ability to analyse land management issues and develop practical solutions.
- Experience working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, community groups and stakeholders.
- Highly developed communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills.
- Strong financial management, budgeting and project coordination experience.
- Ability to research, assess and report on environmental and development proposals.
- High level organisational skills with a strong customer service focus.
- Current 'C' Class driver's licence.
Desirable:
- Local government experience
- Postgraduate qualifications in a relevant field
- Experience with Technology One or similar systems
- Knowledge of statutory and regulatory frameworks
The Important Stuff!
We will negotiate a great salary with you in the range of $81,000 - $90,400 per annum depending on the experience you bring to the role.
Not only will you have the opportunity to swap the city chaos for our fabulous natural environment and quiet rural outlook, here are some other great benefits:
- Free local gym membership
- If you choose to contribute additional super, we will match up to 3% as a co-contribution
- Wellness programs including Fitness passport
- Free counselling, health assessments and health insurance discounts, annual flu vaccination and skin cancer screening
- Two additional Local Government days off per year
- The option of Purchased Leave
- Salary packaging options, including novated leasing
- Professional development opportunities - study leave and study assistance
- Free Onsite Parking
About the Shire!
With the Administration office located in Mundijong just 45 minutes from the Perth CBD on the picturesque backdrop of the Darling Scarp, our Shire is one of the fastest growing Local Governments in Australia.
Our community come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it's the right thing to do but because it makes our organisation stronger.
Where do I apply?
We are reviewing applications as they come in and the position may close earlier than expected. We recommend you apply as soon as possible. We encourage applications from all areas, including Mandurah, Peel and Pinjarra regions.
