• Community Futures Branch
• Full Time Position
• Job Number: R2158

Council’s Community Futures Branch is seeking an enthusiastic person to fill the position of Environmental Sustainability Biodiversity Officer.

Position Objectives

The officer will be responsible for:

• The development and facilitation of natural area and wetland management and roadside conservation programs.
• Working with government agencies to develop partnership and funding opportunities.
• The development and facilitation of Council’s Roadside Weed and Rabbit Control Plan as per Legislative requirements.

Qualifications and Experience

Ideally the successful applicant will have the following:

• Tertiary Qualification in Natural Resources or Environmental Management or equivalent.
• Substantial experience in the implementation of natural resource and environmental programs in a semi-arid landscape.
• Current Driver’s Licence.
• Current Police Check or willing to obtain

Salary and Conditions

The position is classified within Band 6 of Council’s Current Enterprise Agreement ranging from $85,983.04 to $93,722.72 per annum plus statutory superannuation.

All applicants must have the right to work in Australia. Council is a child safe organisation and as such, applicants may be required to hold a Working with Children Check. Additionally, applicants may also be required to undergo a National Criminal History check and/or medical check as per the requirements of the role.

Council is an equal Opportunity Employer and we welcome applications from all members of the community. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People are strongly encouraged to apply for all positions.

Applying for this position:

All applications must include:

• A completed Job Application Form
• A resume
• A covering letter

Please submit your application via the Apply Now link. 

For more information please visit our website or contact us on (03) 5018 8197, or at: [email protected], using the subject line: Environmental Sustainability Biodiversity Officer - Mildura enquiry via EthicalJobs.