Environmental Sustainability Advisor
Title: Environmental
Sustainability Advisor
Location: Biloela,
Queensland
Salary etc: $77,000
- $80,000 p.a. Permanent, Full-time.
Working in a
small team, you will assist to determine the strategic direction of Council’s
Environmental Management System whilst monitoring compliance with legislation
and local laws.
The Location
Banana Shire is
situated in Central Queensland, Australia located 120 km west of the growing
industrial city and port of Gladstone - and an easy drive to the city of
Rockhampton.
Our population
is approximately 15,000 people spread over 28,577 square kilometres. Major
industries in the area include Coal Mining, Power Generation, Beef Production,
dryland cropping and irrigation such as lucerne and cotton.
Our urban
centres and towns include Moura, Taroom, Banana, Baralaba, Dululu, Goovigen,
Jambin, Thangool, Theodore, Wowan and Cracow.
Key Accountability and Responsibilities will include:
·
Advise on environmental management and
sustainability to Council and employees
·
Implement and review environment and risk
management systems and methods to ensure completion of works to current and
relevant standards
·
Review and implement Councils Infrastructure
Services project management strategies
·
Participate in Councils internal quality audit
processes including undertaking internal/external audits on the Environmental
Management System and Quality Assurance System
·
Assess the ecological sustainability aspects of
development applications in accordance with the Planning Act and appropriate
environmental legislation
About the Person
To be
successful in this position, you will have demonstrated experience in the
practical application of relevant Legislation including the Environmental Protection Act 1994, Planning Act
2016 and relevant Regulations.
You will have
the ability analyse legal documents, research new initiatives and make
recommendations on required outcomes, along with a high level of written and
oral communication skills.
In return - we can offer
·
Mentoring and coaching opportunities to increase
your industry knowledge;
·
Ability to contribute to the community and make the
Banana shire an attractive place to live and visit;
·
Wellness programs, social club and employee
assistance program.
Eligibility requirements
·
Qualifications in Environmental Science,
Environmental Management or related field
·
Relevant Environmental Science / Management /
Policy experience
·
High level professional office skills
·
Queensland C class drivers’ licence
How to apply:
To apply,
visit: https://www.banana.qld.gov.au/jobs-council/job-vacancies-1 for
an Applicant Pack.
Banana Shire
Council utilises a merit-based recruitment process.
Step 1
To be
considered for this position your application must include:
1.
Cover letter (1-2 pages) – tell us why you are
applying for this position and address the “Abilities, Skills and Knowledge
required” on page 2 of the Position
Description;
2.
Current resume (please give us details of your
experience and qualifications for this role).
Submit your
application to enquiries@banana.qld.gov.au
Step 2
Your completed
application will be assessed by our Council’s Panel and you will be advised of
the outcome.
