Biodiversity Programs Officer

• Permanent, Full-time opportunity
• Band 6 salary range from $82,922 to $89,577 per annum plus statutory superannuation
• Work with people to achieve great outcomes for the natural environment.

The Role

We are looking for a people person to connect and work with internal and external stakeholders to deliver positive environmental outcomes and programs. The role will work to increase environmental stewardship in the community and organisation, connecting and coordinating people and programs to optimise on-ground outcomes for the natural environment.

About You

We are the lively new Sustainable Environment Team committed to a sustainable Ballarat and region. We work with high levels of autonomy and creativity to influence internal and external stakeholders in the pursuit of more sustainable outcomes for biodiversity, Environmentally Sustainable Development (ESD), climate action, electrification, Integrated Water Management, waste and circular economy, and more.

Key Selection Criteria

• Qualifications and Experience as listed in the Position Description.
• Demonstrated ability to champion, model and promote the corporate values and environmental stewardship.
• Proven ability to build constructive partnerships with internal and external stakeholders, resolve conflict and manage relationships to deliver positive environmental outcomes.
• Well-developed interpersonal and presentation skills with proven ability to positively influence internal and external behaviours, attitudes and practices towards nature.
• Ability to effectively develop, plan, prioritise and deliver a demanding workload, whilst maintaining established deadlines and procedures.
• Sound understanding of natural resource management (NRM) theory and application.
• Well-developed program / project management and problem-solving skills.

To Apply

To apply for this position please click on the Apply button and submit your application. The closing date for this position is Sunday 22 September 2024. Please ensure that you provide a cover letter, current resume and answer the key selection criteria.

The successful applicant will be required to undergo a full employment medical and police check. 

Contact

For any additional information regarding the role contact Heath Steward, Team Leader Sustainable Environment Planning on 0439 387 846.

The City of Ballarat is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a safe and inclusive working environment that embraces and values diversity, flexibility and child safety. We welcome applications from all walks of life and celebrate the diversity and richness this brings to our workplace and reasonable adjustments will be made to the process to ensure equitable access.  We undertake an employment screening process to ensure this commitment is upheld, this includes ensuring the successful candidate holds a valid working with children check and satisfactory criminal history record check.