Environmental Officer

• 2 x Temporary Full-Time Opportunities up to 2 years

• Location:Wollongong and Tumut NSW

• Salary from $99938(Departmental Officer Grade5/6) super witha great rangeof benefits

Diversity and inclusion are core values of the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development NSW. The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development NSW is a workplace where everyoneis able tocontribute andparticipateto their full potential and we are proud to have a team that reflects the richness and complexity of the regional NSW communities we serve.

About the role

Soil Conservation Serviceis seeking an enthusiastic Environment Officer toleada small team delivering environmental and civil consulting projects from planning and design to costing delivery and client and staff and contractors onsite with relevant trade technical or project management experience onsitewould be highly regarded.

The primary activity for these roles will be delivering natural area management programs focusing on ground ideal candidate will have;

• Experience in surveys inspections planning design and costing of soil and water conservation projects to achieve commercial outcomes.

• Experience in negotiating works contractsprovidingmaintenance advice and building strong client and stakeholder relationships.

• Capability in planning and coordinating project schedules to meet time costqualityand scope requirements.

• Experience in preparing andmaintainingproject documentation and reporting in line with integrated management systems.

• Understanding of work health and safety procedures including hazard identification risk assessment controlsmonitoringand reporting.

• Knowledge of relevant legislationpoliciesand guidelines to ensure regulatory compliance.

Highly Desirable Skills and Experience;

• Supervise staff and contractors onsite with desirable trade post-trade or tertiary qualifications and/or equivalent relevant working experience in project management building construction earthmovingenvironmentand engineering.

• Experience in coordinating plant operations and supervising construction works to ensure compliance with specifications and standards.

Essential Requirements

• Practical working knowledge in the design and implementation of soil and water conservation projectsor similarand understanding of environmental principles and legislation

• Sound knowledge and experience using software that includes Microsoft (Outlook Excel PowerPoint Word) and project management system/s.

• Current C Class Drivers Licence and willingness to travel within the region.

The role based in Tumut involves the management of quarry operations including induction inspection and supervision of all quarrying activities.

Our ideal candidate will have experience in quarry management and demonstrate the capability to obtain a Quarry Manager Practising Certificate through the NSW Resources Regulator once the required on-site period has been completed.

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Applying is easy!

Submit your current Resume/CV (max. 1 page) and a Cover Letter (max. 2 pages) outlining your relevant skills and experience and whyyoureour ideal candidate.

Ifyoudlike to know more about the role pleaseview the role descriptionRole Description - DO Grade 5-6 - Environmental Officer .docx

For a confidential discussion about this opportunity please contact

Craig Thomas Senior Environmental Officer ator.

Christie-Lee White Senior Environmental Officer ator.

David Thatcher Environmental Officer (Tumut) ator.

Additionalinformation:

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Arecruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary roles of the same role or role type that may become available for filling over the next eighteen successful applicant in this role willbe requiredto undergo reference checks National Police Check and Bankruptcy Check.