Project Officer

The Tweed is one of Australia's most biodiverse local government areas and supports World Heritage rainforests, 56 distinct vegetation types and over 100 threatened animal species. The Project Officer Natural Area Management is a new position created to assist Council's Sustainability and Environment Unit in its role as steward of the restoration, conservation and management of its natural areas. The position will assist with the day to day operational management of Council managed bushland, which includes bush rehabilitation, bushfire mitigation, public access, pest animals and weed control.

**What's on offer**:

- 12 months maximum-term contract
- part-time, 23.25 hours (3 days) per week
- a base salary ranging from $41.42 per hour with competency-based increments up to $49,07 per hour, plus 10.5% super
- training and development opportunities
- flexible work options for a healthy work/life balance
- generous employment conditions (we have too many to list - **click here** for more).

**We are seeking**:

- a minimum Certificate III in Conservation and Ecosystem Management, or similar
- understanding of natural area management including flora and fauna identification, bushland restoration and bushfire risk management
- an ability to identify and resolve environmental problems
- knowledge of relevant legislation that applies to the management of public land in NSW

**About us**:

- Located on the picturesque far North Coast of NSW, bordering the Gold Coast.
- The Tweed is a vibrant, diverse location offering a lifestyle near the water, in a rainforest or on a farm.
- Join an **employer of choice**. Professionals Australia (Local Government Engineers’ Association) has named Council the 2021 Employer of Choice for our great employment practices within NSW local government.

**Where it's located**:
This position is based in Murwillumbah, and can be directed to work from any Council work site.

**Position closes**:
**Click here to view the Position Description**

TIPS for Addressing the Selection Criteria

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**Pre-Employment Screening**:
Tweed Shire Council conducts pre-employment assessments as part of its recruitment process.

Job offers are not made until screening has been completed. Tweed Shire Council uses third-party providers to undertake:

- Background screening - verifies that the information you have provided throughout the recruitment process is true and correct. Click here for more information.

**How To Apply**:
You may wish to prepare your responses in a Word document. You can then COPY and PASTE your answers from Word into the below fields:

- Have your Resume document ready to go.
- Fill out all questions below. Click 'Next'. For tips on how to address the selection criteria, **click here**
- You'll then be prompted to attach your resume and other documents (if applicable). Click 'Next'.

**If you'd like to COPY and PASTE selection criteria fields into a separate Word document to work on over time, please find them listed below**:
**Essential**
1. Minimum Certificate III in Conservation and Ecosystem Management, or similar with demonstrated knowledge and experience in natural area management.
2. Demonstrated understanding of local natural area management issues including rehabilitation and restoration, bushfire risk, public access, pest animals and weed control.
3. Well-developed knowledge of, and ability to identify, local flora and fauna including their habitats, threatened species and endangered ecological communities and threatening processes.
4. A clear understanding of, and experience in delivering land management projects, including site assessments, preparing restoration management plans, monitoring, evaluation and reporting.
5. Demonstrated high level oral and written communication skills including negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
6. Eligible to hold a Current Vehicle Licence - Car.
**Desirable**:
1. Degree qualifications in environmental sciences or natural resource management related field.
3. Demonstrated ability to engage and supervise contractors and manage associated budgets.

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