Environmental Officer

Multiple Temporary Opportunities (up to 3 years)
- Location: Positions are based on the mid-north and north coast (Port Macquarie, Coffs, Wollongbar) and in north-western NSW (Tamworth or Quirindi)
- We offer great benefits, leave loading, flex leave, ongoing development opportunities, fitness passport and regular pay increments alongside a competitive remuneration Departmental Officer Grade 5/6 starting at $93,295 + Super.

Diversity and inclusion are core values of the Department of Regional NSW. The Department of Regional NSW is a workplace where everyone is able to contribute and participate to their full potential, and we are proud to have a team that reflects the richness and complexity of the regional NSW communities we serve.

**About the role**

Check out this video to meet some of our team and learn about us

The Soil Conservation Service (SCS) are looking for project supervisors with a passion for improving the natural environment to develop and oversee the delivery of natural resource management works. Be an integral part of a supportive team delivering environmental construction projects, maintenance programs & consultancy work including river restoration and conservation earthworks, recreational and fire trail maintenance/construction, coastal erosion management, flood mitigation works and contaminated lands rehab.

Working in a competitive commercial environment, these roles will work in a team environment to collectively deliver an annual operational revenue target in the range of $7-10M, and will be undertaking on site delivery of a full range of small to large value projects.

To do this you will:

- Work in a supportive team environment setting to deliver major environmental and civil construction projects.
- Actively manage the day-to-day onsite operations of environmental construction and maintenance projects and programs. Responsibilities include, planning and scheduling contractor and supplier management, tracking of project progress and planning for new and adhoc works, and ensuring all aspects of worksite WHS, environmental and quality are implemented.
- Ensure projects are implemented within the framework of our accredited Integrated Management System (IMS).
- Professionally represent and promote the SCS though the liaison and engagement with public and private sector commercial clients and other stakeholders.

**About you**
- Strong attention to detail combined with the ability to assess and prioritise tasks in a changing environment and be able to attend to customer requests in a timely and professional manner.
- Tertiary qualification in Environmental Management, Engineering or construction management, Natural Resource Management, and/or Project Management are ideal, however proven industry experience is equally as valuable, and ongoing training is provided
- A current Class C Drivers’ License
- A willingness to travel is required for this role - projects can be out of our home range and you will be required to stay away for work. We aim to balance this with homelife and wellbeing.

Why is this job for you?
- You will work on fulfilling projects which are focused on protecting and enhancing our natural and built environment.
- Internal support and mentoring are on tap, with collaboration and cooperation across all regions encouraged.
- You will become part of an amazing, experienced, professional & friendly team, contributing and learning from some of the best in the environment field.
- You will be working for an organisation whose flexible work environment allows you to better manage your lifestyle and work commitments.

**How to apply**
A career with the Soil Conservation Service is waiting for you

For further information you can also download the Role Description.

**Applications close Thursday 29th September 2024 at 11:55pm**

**_ Additional Information_**

A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary roles of the same role or role type that may become available for filling over the next eighteen months.

The successful applicant in this role may be required to undergo a police check, health assessment and/or other assessments as required.