Senior Environment Officer-Contaminated Land

• Based in Bannockburn, great location and an easy drive from Geelong, Ballarat and Melbourne with free onsite parking
• Fixed-term full time role 1 year with potential 1 year extension, will consider part time applicants
• Genuine flexibility including hybrid work arrangements, flexible hours and monthly ADOs

Golden Plains Shire Council provides a workplace where people matter, communities are connected, and the future is bright. We offer a diverse range of career pathways in meaningful roles with a sense of purpose where you can grow and thrive.

To continue to deliver for our community, we are seeking a Senior Environment Officer – Contaminated Land.

This role will provide you the opportunity to:

• Be responsible for the end-to-end project management and delivery of the Teesdale landfill remediation project. Project, including planning, risk and budget management, procurement, contractor engagement and management, construction management, and project close-out. Key outcomes must ensure compliance with regulatory approvals, environmental standards and council's strategic objectives.
• Establish a strategic risk and remediation plan for Council's legacy 'tip' sites and roadside stockpiles.
• Propose and undertake a process to identify areas of contamination that currently may have not been identified across the Shire. Demonstrate due process has been undertaken to investigate these areas, and where required prepare a plan to take appropriate action.
• Implement technical input and liaising with statutory authorities, stakeholders, community, land managers, staff, Council, Executive and Audit and Risk Committee in relation to land contamination projects, including preparing and presenting audience specific materials and reports.
• Empower staff through development of education materials, training and mentoring and support in the management of waste soils.

Our ideal candidate will have:

• Demonstrated experience in the application of the requirements of the Environment Protection Act EP Act) and other key relevant legislation to investigate and act to manage risks to human health and the environment associated with contaminated land.
• Demonstrated experience in administration of complex environmental projects, including scoping, risk management, scheduling, budget control, tendering and procurement, contract management ideally in landfill and/or contaminated site remediation.
• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills to engage, influence and communicate effectively with a diverse range of audiences to achieve objectives.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to guide, influence and mentor staff, manage competing priorities and provide clear, concise reporting to a range of audiences.
• Strong understanding and application of OHS legislation to ensure safe work practices.
• Demonstrated experience in continuous improvement - driving behaviour change towards compliance in land contamination and soil management.
• Have a strong work ethic with the ability to work autonomously, be pragmatic and solutions-driven with a high degree of self-motivation, enthusiasm and common sense.

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Our people are passionate, collaborative and deeply committed to both the community and the work they do. This commitment is felt from the moment you step through the doors, in every interaction and in the way we celebrate our collective achievements.

We care about our community and our people, provide flexibility and support so you can thrive and offer a diverse range of opportunities to support your personal and professional growth. We are dedicated to fostering this culture, because we know that our people are the key to the future growth and success of Golden Plains Shire.

We offer:

• Learning and development opportunities aligned to your role and aspirations, along with opportunities to work on a variety of projects and undertake secondments
• Flexible work arrangements to empower you to achieve better life/work balance
• A modern, high-quality, architectural designed working environment with free onsite parking
• An environment where health, safety and wellbeing are prioritised in all that we do
• An active Social Club
• Novated leases available to permanent full and part time staff
• Ability to transfer years of service from Government organisations and transfer of LSL balance within Local Government and with some government organisations
• Generous leave entitlements including:
• Up to 16 weeks primary & up to 3 weeks secondary parental leave
• Purchased leave
• Ceremonial leave
• Gender affirmation leave
• Family violence leave

For further information about the role and the key selection criteria, please view the Position Description below or, for a confidential discussion, contact Kate Milburn, Manager Environment & Open Spaces on

We'd love to hear from you ASAP regarding this role  To ensure we find the best candidates, applications for this role will be assessed as they are received, and the position may be filled prior to any end date advertised.

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Applications close on WEDNESDAY 24 SEPTEMBER 2025 at 11.59PM

We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace that allows staff to bring their whole selves to all that they do.

As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to providing a safe workplace that embraces and values child safety, diversity and inclusion. We recognise the value and diversity and strength of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures to the heritage of all Australians and our workplace.

We wholeheartedly believe that the decisions we make and the services we deliver benefit from having a workforce representative of the community we support - that the diversity of thought, experience, insights and background will ensure the needs of the broader community are considered in all we do. We encourage applications from people of all ages, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.