Environment Coordinator

Glenorchy is Tasmania’s fourth largest city with a population of 46,790.  The City lies on the western shore of the Derwent River, next to the City of Hobart. Glenorchy is the second biggest employment location in greater Hobart and the industrial centre for Tasmania.  Home to the world-famous Museum of Old and New Art (MONA), Glenorchy also has vibrant retail and community services sectors.  Our community’s vision for the City is to be a proud city; a city of arts; of opportunity; of partnerships; a city that makes exciting things happen.We are looking for a suitably qualified Environment Coordinator to join the Property, Environment & Waste Department within a dynamic Council, which will allow you to capitalise on your existing skillset.  You will manage, promote and enhance the Environment Section to ensure environmental sustainability for both Council and its community in accordance with Council’s strategies, policies, procedures and legislation.The Candidate:  The candidate will have proven knowledge and understanding of contemporary approaches in the preparation of park management plans, catchment management plans, environmental strategies and policies.  Along with the demonstrated understanding of environmental sustainability/climate change and the application at a local government level.Qualifications: The successful candidate will have completed a relevant tertiary qualification (Bachelor’s degree or higher) and specific and relevant skills and experience in applicable environmental management.Position Number: 100926Position Hours: Full-time, 75 hours per fortnight. Salary: Schedule A, Salary Point 14 $81,382.33 to $91,593.87 in accordance with Glenorchy City Council’s Enterprise Agreement 2016Please note that all successful applicants will be required to provide a current National Police Check prior to commencement of employment.For further information on this position, contact Alex Woodward, Manager Property, Environment & Waste on (03) 6216 6800.How to apply:  Applications for this position must be lodged on this submission site or on the Glenorchy City Council website www.gcc.tas.gov.au - Careers page. To be considered for this role, all applicants must address the key selection criteria in the Position Description and provide a current resume.  A copy of the position description can be found by clicking the below hyperlink or on the Glenorchy City Council website. Applications close at 8pm on Sunday, 25 October 2020Position Description - Environment Coordinator AUD Glenorchy 7010