Ecologist

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

**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.**:
**We are looking for**:
Byron Shire Council is currently seeking an Ecologist in our Sustainable Development Team. The position plays a key role in providing a high level of service and specialist advice to Council and the community regarding ecological planning and natural resource management.

**About you**:

- Relevant tertiary qualifications in environmental science, natural resource management or a related field.
- Accreditation as an assessor under the NSW Biodiversity Accredited Assessor System.
- Demonstrated recent experience providing expert technical and strategic ecological advice in a similar role.
- Demonstrated knowledge of environmental legislation and current best practice in ecological planning.
- Demonstrated ability to be outcomes focused and solution orientated in a fast paced working environment.

**We offer**:

- A permanent, full-time position (35 hours per week)
- Flexible working arrangements (work from home option up to 2 days per week post onboarding can be negotiated)
- 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
- 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**:
Chris Larkin, Manager Sustainable Development, Phone: (02) 6626 7136

**Closing date**:
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**Position Description**:
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.

**Pre-Employment Screening Process**: