Natural Areas Officer Bushcare- Part-Time

3 weeks ago


Rydalmere, Australia Parramatta City Council Full time

Job Description

The City of Parramatta is going through unprecedented change and transformation as we grow and transform into a Global City. The intensity of growth and investment in City of Parramatta means that Council, their partners, and community have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to shape the City’s future and ensure it is culturally, socially, environmentally, and economically sustainable. 

The Natural Areas Team have an exciting 12-month part-time term contract opportunity working 2 days per week as Natural Areas Officer-Bushcare. 

About the role 

As the Natural Areas Officer-Bushcare you will be responsible for the coordination of Bushcare volunteer activities, and community education in particular as they relate to natural resource management, bush regeneration and protection of ecological communities throughout the Parramatta Local Government area. 

Key Responsibilities: 

  • Coordinate and resource the volunteer Bushcare program including recruitment of Bushcare volunteers through marketing, media opportunities and National Tree Day Events. 
  • Develop Action Work Plans for the Bushcare Groups and review and update as needed.  
  • Develop, conduct and manage environmental education programs, events, workshops and related resource materials that relate to natural areas management. 
  • Produce regular informative and educational material to promote and share with the Bushcare volunteers and wider community.
  • Prepare applications, project manage and administer grants as required.
  • Coordinate procurement activities associated with the delivery of Bushcare and related programs. 

About You 
We are looking for someone with: 

  • Degree qualification in Environmental Science or a recognised natural resource/ environmental management related field.
  • NSW Class “C” Drivers License
  • Minimum 5 years’ experience in a related field.
  • Demonstrated experience in supervising volunteers, natural resource management and bush regeneration activities. 
  • Demonstrated innovative and creative approach to developing and implementing volunteer programs. 
  • Sound understanding of key environmental legislation.
  • Ability to liaise with a diverse range of community groups and volunteers to provide education on relevant natural resource issues and projects. 
  • Clear and concise written and verbal communication and negotiation skills.
  • Ability to research and investigate matters in a methodical manner and able to convey information to others. 
  • Ability to manage personal work priorities and professional development with minimal supervision.

What’s on offer

12-month Part-Time Term Contract Opportunity (2 days per week).
We are offering an attractive remuneration (Pro-Rata) from $101,563 to $111,820 plus 11.5% superannuation.

In addition, City of Parramatta also offer excellent employee benefits which include: 

  • Free onsite parking & onsite gym
  • Significant leave benefits (Flexi-time, 3 additional leave days at Christmas, 15 days sick/personal leave, 2 days health and wellbeing leave per year)
  • Learning and development opportunities
  • Health and Wellbeing programs (Fitness Passport, flu shots, etc.)  

Want to know more? 

Further information regarding the requirements of this role can be found in the attached Position Description. 

Alternatively for any questions, please contact Richard O’Brien via email- robrien@cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au

How to apply 

Candidates must apply online. 

Applications close 9pm, Tuesday 5th November 2024 and will not be accepted through any other medium.

The successful candidate is required to be vaccinated (at least 2 doses of a TGA approved COVID-19 vaccine) in accordance with Council's vaccination policy. Candidates may submit a medical contraindication for Council's consideration.

The City of Parramatta supports a Drug and Alcohol-free working environment and employees may be subject to random testing as a result. 

Inclusion, Diversity and Belonging lies at the heart of how we recruit at the City of Parramatta. We continue to commit to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experiences, and backgrounds. We invite candidates of all ages, people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, women, veterans, LGBTIQA+ and other culturally diverse groups.  We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace.

Please note you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident or have unlimited working rights in Australia to apply for this position.



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