Natural Areas Environment Officer

Natural Areas Environment OfficerWe are looking for a suitably qualified Natural Areas Environment Officer to join the team. You will be responsible for developing, coordinating, and implementing plans and strategies that contribute to the conservation of the natural environmental values of Glenorchy City, including planning, undertaking, and monitoring on-ground works including weed control.  The role will also provide expert technical advice on natural environment matters to internal staff across the organisation, including the provision of strategy, procedural and Development Application advice as required. The successful applicant will:Develop and implement weed management strategiesSupport Council’s Natural Areas Engagement Officer and the Environmental Volunteer ProgramProvide environmental advice for development assessments relevant to the Tasmanian Planning Scheme.Qualifications required: A relevant tertiary qualification in Environmental Science or similar with a minimum of five (5) years’ experience in a natural resource management related field.Position Hours: Full-Time, 75 hours fortnight. Salary range: $75,459.94 to $84,927.92 plus superannuationFor further information on this position, contact  Jasmine Young, Recreation & Environment Coordinator on (03) 6216 6800.GCC Employee benefits:14.5% superannuation (OTE)9 day fortnight (RDO) with full time positionsGlenorchy City Council’s Enterprise Agreement 2021Free parkingCorporate Banking BenefitsCorporate discounts on gym membershipCorporate offers on Private Health InsuranceFlexible Working ArrangementsPaid Maternity LeaveLearning & Development opportunitiesAnnual wage increasesMind Body Spirit Committee (Values, Health & Wellbeing, Social functions)Access to Employee Assistance Program servicesLow interest personal loans (Local Government Association of Tasmania)How to apply:  Applications for this position must be lodged on this 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 DescriptionProvide a current ResumeA national Police check, health assessment and reference checks will be requested and organised by Council prior to employment.Applications close at 8pm on Sunday, 14 April 2024Position Description AUD Glenorchy 7010