EOI - Environmental Officer
EOI - Environmental Officer
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Job Description
- Full Time Temporary Opportunity up to 3 years
- Location: Orange NSW
- Salary from $84659 (Departmental Officer Grade 3/4) super with a great range of benefits
Diversity equity and inclusion are central to the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development. We are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone can thrive reflecting the rich diversity of the communities we serve. Learn more about the benefits of joining our diverse and talented DPIRD team.
Soil Con is for everyone! Building a respectful and inclusive workplace
The Soil Conservation Service (SCS) are looking for project supervisors with a passion for improving the natural environment to develop and oversee the delivery of natural resource management works construction asset maintenance programs and consultancy work.
Working in a competitive commercial environment these roles will work in a team environment to collectively deliver an annual operational revenue target in the range of $7-10M and will be undertaking on site delivery of a full range of small to large value projects.
To do this you will:
- Work in a supportive team environment setting to deliver major environmental and civil construction projects.
- Actively manage the day-to-day onsite operations of environmental construction and maintenance projects and programs. Responsibilities include planning and scheduling contractor and supplier management tracking of project progress and planning for new and adhoc works and ensuring all aspects of worksite WHS environmental and quality are implemented.
- Ensure projects are implemented within the framework of our accredited Integrated Management System (IMS).
- Professionally represent and promote the SCS though the liaison and engagement with public and private sector commercial clients and other stakeholders.
About you
Demonstrated project management experience (including the development of project plans monitoring of project timelines budgets and reporting requirements and contract administration) combined with a practical working knowledge in the design and implementation of environmental management or civil earthworks.
Our ideal candidate will also have:
- Strong attention to detail combined with the ability to assess and prioritise tasks in a changing environment and be able to attend to customer requests in a timely and professional manner.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as a high level of computer literacy including MS Office applications
- Tertiary qualifications in Civil Construction Environmental Management Engineering Natural Resource Management and/or Project Management are ideal however proven industry experience is equally as valuable and ongoing training is provided
- A current Class C Drivers License
- A willingness to travel is required for this role projects can be out of our home range and you will be required to stay away for work. We aim to balance this with homelife and wellbeing.
- You will work on fulfilling projects which are focused on protecting and enhancing our natural and built environment.
- Internal support and mentoring are on tap with collaboration and cooperation across all regions encouraged.
- You will become part of an amazing experienced professional & friendly team contributing and learning from some of the best in the environment field.
- You will be working for an organisation whose flexible work environment allows you to better manage your lifestyle and work commitments.
We are passionate about what we do and if you share the same vision and drive we want to work with you! If you are keen to work with your team in the natural environment and apply your experience and knowledge for better environmental outcomes then we want to hear from you.
You can watch this video to see what its like to be an Environmental Works Officer with us.
How to apply
Submit your current Resume (max 2 pages) and a Cover Letter (max 1 page)outlining your relevant skills and experience and why youre our ideal candidate.
Applications close Wednesday 3rd September 2025 at 11:55pm
To learn more about the role please contact either Simone Tenne at oror Nick Evans ator.
If you require adjustments in completing your application interviewing completing any pre- employment testing require information in an alternative format or otherwise participating in the recruitment process please let us know so we can assist. Send an email to or contact the hiring manager listed above for a confidential discussion
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Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
