Project Officer

9 hours ago

Mullumbimby, Australia Byron Shire Council Full time

Byron Shire Council is focused on partnering with our community and offers pristine beaches, diverse lifestyles, a magnificent natural environment and a subtropical climate. Stay, live and work in our community.

We provide a rewarding and flexible working environment and celebrate our values of:

- We lead with enthusiasm and purpose
- We are open, honest and respectful
- We foster well-being and creativity
- We achieve our goals and succeed together

**We are looking for**:
If you are looking for an exciting opportunity then this may be the role for you. We have passion and enthusiasm and are looking for like-minded people to join us on our journey.

Byron Shire Council is currently seeking an enthusiastic Project Officer - Koala. The position plays a key role in project and contract management of Koala related projects, ensuring projects and activities are cost effective and deliver identified outcomes for koala conservation and management as per the Byron Coast Comprehensive Koala Plan of Management and Byron Shire Biodiversity Conservation Strategy. The position will undertake research and identify partnerships, seek grant funding, organise stakeholder activities and on-ground activities, respond to community enquiries as well as prepare project documentation, contract administration, budget management, preparing briefing materials, evaluating technical reports and providing annual reporting (as required).

**Enjoy our Employee Benefits**:
This opportunity offers:

- A permanent, part-time position (14 hours per week)
- Flexible working arrangements can be negotiated post onboarding
- Salary and Conditions will be in accordance with the NSW Local Government (State) Award with an appointment at a salary in the range of $1,310.30 to $1,518.18 per 35 hour week (dependent upon skills and experience)
- Brightness of future
- Security
- Partner with an organisation that is taking steps in all areas to reduce our carbon emissions and be an innovative and sustainable council.

Other benefits include:

- Annual salary reviews and identified salary increases for financial year 2025/2026 based on award conditions
- 11.5% Superannuation Guarantee
- Access to Long Service Leave from 5 years' service
- Education and training support
- Flexible work hours
- Attractive salary packaging scheme.
- Employee Assistance Program (4 sessions per year)
- Fitness Passport
- Health and Wellbeing days.

**Location**:
This position is based at Mullumbimby, however Council can require you to work from other work sites as required for operational reasons.

**Contact**:
Liz Caddick - Biodiversity Team Leader - Phone number: (02) 6626 7324.

**Closing date**:
**Position Description**:
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We are open to discussing flexible working arrangements and encourage our people to explore new ways of working - including part-time, job-share or working from different locations. Everyone can ask about it.
- Byron Shire Council is committed to being a child safe organisation - we respect all children and their wellbeing. We will embed Child Safe Standards into our leadership, governance and culture. We will support our staff and volunteers in their responsibilities. We will strive to keep children safe from harm and abuse.

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