Natural Areas Officer Bushcare- Part-Time

4 weeks ago


Rydalmere, New South Wales, Australia City of Parramatta Full time
About the Role

The City of Parramatta is seeking a highly skilled and motivated individual to join our Natural Areas Team as a Natural Areas Officer Bushcare. This 12-month part-time term contract opportunity will play a key role in coordinating bushcare volunteer activities and community education in natural resource management, bush regeneration, and ecological community protection.

Key Responsibilities
  • Coordinate and resource the volunteer bushcare program, including recruitment of bushcare volunteers through marketing, media opportunities, and National Tree Day events.
  • Develop action work plans for bushcare groups and review and update as needed.
  • Develop, conduct, and manage environmental education programs, events, workshops, and related resource materials that relate to natural areas management.
  • Produce regular informative and educational material to promote and share with bushcare volunteers and the wider community.
  • Prepare applications, project manage, and administer grants as required.
  • Coordinate procurement activities associated with the delivery of bushcare and related programs.
About You
  • Degree qualification in environmental science or a recognized natural resource/environmental management-related field.
  • NSW Class C drivers license.
  • Minimum 5 years' experience in a related field.
  • Demonstrated experience in supervising volunteers, natural resource management, and bush regeneration activities.
  • Demonstrated innovative and creative approach to developing and implementing volunteer programs.
  • Sound understanding of key environmental legislation.
  • Ability to liaise with a diverse range of community groups and volunteers to provide education on relevant natural resource issues and projects.
  • Clear and concise written and verbal communication and negotiation skills.
  • Ability to research and investigate matters in a methodical manner and able to convey information to others.
  • Ability to manage personal work priorities and professional development with minimal supervision.
What's on Offer

This part-time term contract opportunity offers an attractive remuneration package, including a salary range of $101,563 to $111,820 plus 11.5% superannuation. In addition, the City of Parramatta offers excellent employee benefits, including free onsite parking, onsite gym, significant leave benefits, learning and development opportunities, and health and wellbeing programs.

For further information, please refer to the attached position description. Alternatively, you may contact Richard O'Brien via email at robrien@cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au.

Candidates must apply online. Applications close 9pm, Tuesday 5th November 2024, and will not be accepted through any other medium.

The successful candidate is required to be vaccinated in accordance with Council's vaccination policy. Candidates may submit a medical contraindication for Council's consideration.

The City of Parramatta supports a drug and alcohol-free working environment and employees may be subject to random testing as a result.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and invite candidates from all ages, people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, women, veterans, LGBTIQA+, and other culturally diverse groups.

Please note that you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident or have unlimited working rights in Australia to apply for this position.



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