NaturallyGC Landcare Officer

About The Team
The Natural Areas Conservation (NAC) business unit sits within the Conservation Branch and forms part of the broader Environment, Heritage and Resilience Department. The unit is responsible for the day-to-day management and conservation of a 14,000-hectare estate. Through the NaturallyGC program, the team supports community awareness and conservation outcomes by delivering environmental education and hands-on Landcare activities, engaging more than 15,000 participants each year.

We're looking for a highly organised and detail-oriented NaturallyGC Landcare Officer to ensure the smooth operation of our vital NaturallyGC conservation program. Your primary focus will be the detailed planning, contract management, and logistical coordination of all community conservation activities, including tree planting and bush regeneration.

Join us and put your excellent coordination and program skills to work for our environment.

About Your New Role
This role requires strong administrative skills and the ability to effectively engage and manage external providers, volunteers, and internal stakeholders to enhance native vegetation and support long-term ecological health across the city.

In this position, you will work closely and build working relationships with volunteers, external providers, contractors, internal staff, and other teams within the Conservation Branch to achieve positive environmental outcomes.

Responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to:

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of community Landcare initiatives
• Manage a variety of project and event related administration tasks, including site planning, mapping, budget, enquiries, event registration platforms, procurement, report writing, plant species guides, data collection and monitoring
• Coordinate ecological restoration contractors for site preparation and maintenance
• Lead and attend tree plantings, guided walks, and other environmental events. This will involve some weekend work including on-call
• Assist with strategic long-term program planning and actively seek opportunities for improvements
• Develop and improve volunteer WH&S, program procedures and upskilling staff and volunteers
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders
• Perform high administrative tasks that help deliver the daily operations of the wider NaturallyGC program.

We're Looking For People That Have

• A degree or certificate in an environmental related field or equivalent relevant experience
• Previous experience working within in a similar role ideally in conservation program/environment
• Experience facilitating community conservation initiatives, including tree planting, bush regeneration, and citizen science events (or similar)
• High efficiencies in project management and administrative tasks
• C Class Drivers Licence
• QLD working with children Blue Card (or the ability to obtain one)
• Physical fitness for duty.

What's in it for you?
We're Committed To Fostering An Exceptional Workplace Culture That Prioritises Employee Well-being, Professional Development, And Work-life Balance. At The City Of Gold Coast, You'll Enjoy

• Working within a culture that promotes a healthy work life balance with 9 day fortnights and flexible working arrangements;
• opportunities for professional development training and study assistance to enhance your career progression;
• 9-day fortnight
• Flexible work arrangements to suit your lifestyle, including hybrid/work from home options, flexible working hours and locations
• Personal and professional development courses
• Access to 350+ fitness facilities through Fitness Passport
• 4 free confidential counselling sessions a year for you or an immediate family member
• 1 free nutritionist and financial advice session per year.

We pride ourselves on our shared mission of being a high-performing, customer-focused organisation which delivers value-for-money services to the community. We're committed to creating a diverse workplace and inclusive culture.

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Contact Person
Saraya Robinson

Contact

Closing date
- Tuesday 28 October 2025

How To Apply
For more information, view the position brief by clicking the paperclip icon in the top right corner of this screen.

Click 'Apply' to submit your online application. Upload your Resume with a Cover Letter (of no more than 2 pages) outlining how your skills, experience and personal attributes would allow you to achieve success in this role.

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Our selection process may include a one-way video interview viaCriteria, a face-to-face or virtual interview via Microsoft Teams, reference checks via Xref and additional checks including police checks, employment history checks, qualification checks, pre-employment medical reviews and drug and alcohol testing.

Please note applications for all of our vacancies close at 10.30pm on the listed closing date.
The City of Gold Coast is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are committed to supporting an environment where all employees, regardless of their differences or similarities, feel valued, respected and supported. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander persons are encouraged to apply.