Environmental Projects Support Officer Psc1204

**A great lifestyle in a treasured environment, this is life at PSC**

**The opportunity**

As a recently created additional position, the Capital Works Project Support team are seeking a Project Support Environmental Officer to focus specifically around the provision of high level advice and expertise in the areas of environmental impact, assessment, compliance and management.

As Project Support Environmental Officer, you’ll be responsible for coordinating, developing and completing Council’s environmental impact assessments, environmental compliance documentation and approvals, and associated permit documentation for Council’s Capital Works projects in a manner consistent with Council’s Environmental Management system and statutory requirements.

**This is a temporary contract opportunity** - for up to two years duration - working full-time 35 hours / week + access to a flexible working arrangement

**You will be working from**PSC Administration Building, Raymond Terrace

**Some of the key responsibilities within this role are listed below however you can view the full list here -**view the position description.**
- Provide advice on Council’s Capital Works projects in respect to environmental assessment and management issues and compliance with regard to environmental sustainability, biodiversity, water, landform and soils, heritage, noise and vibration, air quality, waste management and amenity
- Provide advice on preparation of project briefs and project scope of works agreements, and where required supervise and manage consultants and contractors engaged to perform environmental services for Capital Works
- Liaise with, and manage, key stakeholders to ensure the suitability of environmental impact assessments with relevant legislation and policies, accepted industry standards, specifications and client and customer requests

**We’re all about putting the right people, in the right role Here’s what we’re looking for**:

- A degree qualification in Natural Resource Management, Environmental Science, Environmental Health or demonstrated equivalent
- Demonstrated knowledge of legislation relevant to the position, including Environmental Planning and Assessment Act, Biodiversity Conservation Act, Local Government Act, Heritage Act, National Parks and Wildlife Act, Protection of Environmental Operations Act, NSW State Environmental Planning Policies (Coastal Management), and other relevant statutory requirements
- Demonstrated experience in the preparation and review of environmental impact assessment documentation under relevant legislation

**This is life at PSC**
- Work/Life balance with generous leave entitlements, flexible work options and leave in lieu
- Confidential support (including mental health) through our employee assistance program
- Award winning health and wellbeing program PSCare, Workers Health Initiative with access to a broad range of gyms in the area, and discounted health insurance
- Free parking on site and a convenient local shopping centre
- Coffee and food to keep you sustained at our on-site café
- And lots more

**Enough about us, we want to hear about you So tell us about**
- Why you want this role and how it aligns with your career goals?

**Ready to Apply? Here’s what you need to know**

**Applications Close**: Midnight, Sunday, 18 May 2025

**C**ontact**: Barry Gentle, Project Support Team Leader, on 0416 147 862

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