Natural Areas Technical Officer

Fixed Term (up to 12 August 2025, parental leave cover)

Part-time (average of 38 hours per fortnight)

The City of Rockingham is an award winning local government located 40km south of the Perth CBD and is known as the place where the coast comes to life.  One of the fastest growing local governments in the south metropolitan area, we are responsible for the provision and delivery of high quality services, facilities and events that meet or exceed community expectations.  Providing a safe and healthy workplace for our employees is important to us and we are committed to employing team members who share the City’s Values of Recognition, Ethics, Service, Professional Development, Empowerment, Communication and Teamwork – RESPECT. These Values are incorporated into all aspects of employment at the City.

As part of the Parks Services team, you will provide environmental, tree management and bushfire mitigation technical planning, advice and support to the Parks Services team and other City departments.

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To be considered for this role, you must address the following selection criteria as part of your online application:

• Comprehensive knowledge of environmental and conservation practices
• Comprehensive written and verbal communication skills
• Able to prioritise and manage own daily work activities
• Sound time management and organisational skills
• Comprehensive computer skills and literacy
• Sound knowledge of tree and plant species identification
• Extensive experience in environmental technical works
• Extensive experience in undertaking objective research, critical analysis and report writing
• Sound understanding of urban forestry and greening outcomes
• Sound experience in administration and general oversight of contracts of a technical nature
• Diploma in Conservation and Land Management or tertiary qualification deemed relevant
• Current ‘C’ class driver’s licence

We are offering a gross salary of $82,627 per annum (pro rata), and:  

• 11.5% superannuation with the option to co-contribute up to a further 5%
• A variety of health and wellbeing programs including a physical health reimbursement subsidy payment of up to $150 per annum, free flu vaccinations, free skin cancer checks, mental health programs and Employee Assistance Provider (EAP) services
• Flexible working arrangements, including rostered days off and two additional paid days of absence per annum
• A culture of learning with training/development opportunities including paid study leave and study fees
• Salary packaging opportunities for motor vehicles, etc.

An information package, including the position description, is available on our website.

Applications will be accepted until 4pm, Thursday 8 August 2024.

This process may be used to fill future similar permanent or fixed-term positions that may become available in the City during the next 12 months.

The City of Rockingham accepts applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds, including First Nations people, people living with disability and people who speak a first language other than English.

Attachments: 
- Information Pack - Natural Area Technical Officer.pdf