Georges River Council has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Environmental Projects Engineer in their City Technical Services Business Unit based in Hurstville.

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Coordinator Environmental Engineering, the Senior Environmental Projects Engineer will be responsible for identifying, implementing and overseeing the construction of key environmental and open space projects that form part of the Communities Strategic, Operations Plan and future strategic placemaking plans. 

Assist the Coordinator Environmental Engineering to complete key environment and open space projects, including but not limited to new sports field construction (including irrigation and drainage), playground construction and stormwater improvement projects. This role will build Council's capacity to manage and improve environmental performance. 

What We Offer

• Permanent, Full-Time - 70 hours per fortnight
• Full time salary from $110,031.86- $127,488.43 per annum plus 11.5% superannuation (dependent on the skills, qualifications and relevant experience of the suitable candidate)
• Civil Liability allowance 3.5%
• Leaseback vehicle or vehicle allowance
• Wellness perks including flu vaccinations, health-checks, gym subsidy and more
• Hybrid work arrangements, including a 9-day fortnight
• Flexible start and finish times
• Salary packaging options

The successful candidate will have

Qualifications, Certificates & Licences

• Tertiary qualifications in civil engineering, environmental engineering, project management, or a related field; Landscape Architecture,
• Spatial Science backgrounds or equivalent experience. 
• Registered Professional Engineer or should be eligible for registration as a Professional Engineer in accordance with the NSW registration laws, where applicable.
• Current Class C Drivers Licence
• Construction Induction (White Card)

Essential

• Extensive experience in environmental and open space project management with comprehensive knowledge of construction techniques and methods for delivering open space and environmental projects. 
• Demonstrated experience in team participation and leadership. 
• Demonstrated experience in budget and contract administration.
• Demonstrated experience in engaging stakeholders and community.
• Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to draft correspondence and reports. 
• Demonstrated experience in grant, report and award writing. 
• Demonstrated working knowledge of appropriate Australian Standards, relevant NSW Legislation and NSW State Government Policies,
• Technical Directions and Guidelines. 
• Proven experience in Risk Management.
• Demonstrated knowledge of WHS legislation.

Desirable

• Demonstrated experience in environmental and open space project management projects within a Local Government or related setting.

If you have made a positive commitment to further your career and you possess the attributes located in the Position Description essential criteria, then please submit your application today. Applicants are asked to ensure that they provide responses to the targeted questions, failure to do so may result in your application not being considered.

If you would like further information on this role, please contact Mallory McLennan, Coordinator Environmental Engineering on 02 9330 6285.

Applications must be completed and submitted via Apply Now.

Previous applicants need not apply.

Offers of employment at Georges River Council are contingent upon satisfactory results of a thorough background check.

Georges River Council aims to be a leading, people-focused organisation delivering outstanding results for our community and city. We foster our values of Accountability, Professionalism, Unity and Honesty and take pride in promoting the image of Council in the community.

We are committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion, and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, workers of all ages, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTIQ and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

At Georges River Council we are committed to putting children first and championing child safety within our community. We actively advocate for the rights of children and young people and will uphold our commitment as a child safe organisation.

Please note you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident or have unlimited working rights (with no Visa restrictions) in Australia to apply for this position.