Conservation Partnerships Officer

$108K – $112K Total Remuneration Package

$95K – $99K Base Salary

Location: Caloundra

Vacancy No: 6339

Permanent - Full-time

Applications close: Sunday, 14 September :59pm AEST

Why work with us?

At Council, we're proud of our region. We collaborate with community to achieve truly sustainable outcomes, enhance our enviable lifestyle, and create award-winning places and spaces that are uniquely Sunshine Coast. So, if you love it here as much as we do, and you want to shape our region for the future – you'll want to join our team

With the vision to be Australia's most sustainable region -Connected. Liveable. Thriving, our region is a model of sustainability, where caring for our environment, creating vibrant communities and growing our local economy is a way of life.

About the Role

The Environmental Operations branch is responsible for the preservation, management, and enhancement of Council's diverse range of environmental and recreational assets, and in partnership with our community, the rich biodiversity of the region's landscapes. The branch plays an active role within Council, liaising with other units, as well as with the community, to maintain and deliver high quality environmental outcomes

Conservation Partnerships Officers work as part of a collaborative team to support and facilitate the environmental work of private landowners through the Voluntary Conservation Agreements Program, Land for Wildlife Program, and Landholder Environment Grants programs; and to provide professional environmental advice to Council Officers, Councillors and Community.

As a Conservation Partnerships Officer, you will:

• Have a demonstrated understanding of the ecology of the Sunshine Coast region, including flora and fauna identification skills, and an understanding of the threatening processes and how to manage them.
• A proven ability in project management and being able to collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team.
• A proven ability to provide sound environmental advice, recommendations, and extension services to both internal and external customers.
• Implement the Land for Wildlife Program and associated incentives programs and member events for Sunshine Coast Council, and in accordance with the Land for Wildlife South East Queensland Program guidelines and plans.
• Implement the Voluntary Conservation Agreement and Landholder Environment Grants programs in accordance with Council's policies and procedures, including workplace health and safety requirements.

About you

As a professional in Environmental matters, you will have demonstrated sound knowledge of natural ecosystems of the Sunshine Coast, including flora and fauna identification skills. A good understanding of the threatening processes impacting on biodiversity values of the Sunshine Coast and the strategies needed to address them is also essential.

You will possess strong communication and project management skills which will be key to delivering positive outcomes in partnership with a highly collaborative team and the community. The ability to negotiate on-ground outcomes with private landholders is essential.

As a requirement of this role, you will possess either a tertiary degree qualification in Environmental Sciences, or an equivalent qualification and/or experience deemed appropriate by the Manager of Environmental Operations.

Appointment to this position is subject to completion of a pre-employment medical assessment.

Our Culture & Employee Benefits

Council is committed to creating an inclusive, culturally diverse, healthy, skilled and dedicated workplace culture. As an employee you will enjoy a range of benefits and working styles to suit you:

• Wellbeing: Your wellbeing is important to us therefore we offer a number of different initiatives such as discounted health related memberships, fitness passport, employee assistance program and development opportunities.
• Flexibility: We know it is important to balance life and work, therefore we offer flexible working including a 9-day fortnight and a hybrid WFH model that help you be your best.
• Extras: Those extras make a difference therefore we offer salary packaging options on novated leases, superannuation, smartphones and devices.

How to apply

Your written application should include:

• A 1-2 page cover letter demonstrating your ability to fulfil the mandatory and desirable requirements on the Position Profile. Keep the key responsibilities in mind when addressing this criteria; and
• A current resume or curriculum vitae.

Once you have these two documents ready, click 'Apply Now' and follow the prompts to complete your application.

Further Information

Helpful information to assist you in completing your application is available on the Sunshine Coast Council website.

To learn more about Council's vision and projects, you can view the Corporate Plan

For specific enquiries contact Jenny Staples during business hours on

We're working hard to create an inclusive workplace that reflects the diverse community we serve. If you require adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please reach out to the Recruitment Team

At Sunshine Coast Council, we embrace differences in gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background including First Nations, disability, religion and sexual orientation. To deliver the best service to our region we want a workforce that reflects the diverse community that we serve. Sunshine Coast Council strongly encourages all suitable applicants to apply for this role.