Natural Areas Coordinator

Salary: $93,592 - $106,297 p.a. plus 11% Super
- Permanent Full-Time
- Leaseback Vehicle

**About the role**
This is a **permanent**, **full-time**, Monday to Friday 9.00am to 5.00pm position working **35 hours** per week. This position is located at 2 McIntyre Way, Bomaderry.

**Duties**
Reporting directly to the Lead - Land Management, the focus of this position is to:

- Represents Council at stakeholder workshops and industry meetings.
- Undertake strategic planning to enable the sustainable management of Natural Areas - considering factors such as biodiversity, usage, priority weeds, pests, revegetation, etc.
- Undertake strategic asset planning for Natural Area infrastructure and liaise with other areas of Council responsible for delivering audits and works.
- Provide technical advice to, and liaise with, relevant Council staff about Natural Area management and legislation.
- Plan, coordinate and supervise contractors and staff to undertake work on natural areas.
- Ensure integration of Natural Area operations into Natural Resource Management plans.

**Skills & Experience**
To be successful in the position, you will be/possess:

- Appropriate tertiary qualifications relevant to Natural Area operations/management with a minimum of 4 years relevant experience.
- Demonstrated experience in the research, analysis and development of environmental policy, strategies and plans relating to environmental and ecological matters.
- Class C Driver’s Licence.
- Ability to foster teamwork within and between teams to deliver services for the benefit of the community.
- Demonstrated ability to develop, manage and work within available budgets and resourcing levels.

**Shoalhaven City Council**
Shoalhaven City Council is a dynamic organisation serving a large and diverse community; limitless opportunity exists for an exciting and rewarding career. _T_he Shoalhaven is located just 2 hours from Sydney and 2.5 hours from Canberra. The Shoalhaven is home to 104,000 people and comprises of 49 unique towns and villages. It is a place of great natural beauty and offers an enviable lifestyle and positive work-life balance.

**Benefits**
We are committed to creating a positive culture and strong team environment, and offer a range of benefits:

- Generous Leave Entitlements
- Long Service Leave After 5 Years
- 9 Day Fortnight for Outdoor Staff
- Flexitime for Indoor Staff
- Remote Working Arrangements
- Fitness Passport
- Novated Lease Arrangements
- Discounted Private Health Insurance
- Training and Development Programs

**How to Apply**

In addition, you will be required to demonstrate how you satisfy the requirements of the position by answering the below questions relevant to the essential criteria as outlined in the job advertisement.
- At Shoalhaven City Council our corporate core values are: Collaboration, Adaptability, Integrity and Respect. Please choose one value and advise how you have enacted this value in a professional setting.
- Please list the relevant qualifications and experience you hold.
- What experience do you have in undertaking strategic planning for natural areas?
- Briefly describe the experience you have in managing projects, including budgets.

**Contact**:Peter Swanson** - **Lead - Land Management - 02 4429 3850

**Applications Close**:Tuesday, 16 April 2024 (at Midnight)