Join Council’s Strategic Planning unit where you will provide environmental advice across Council on matters relating to ecology, native vegetation and biodiversity.

This role combines hands-on environmental assessment, biodiversity and vegetation management advice, and collaboration with planners, engineers, developers and the community to ensure compliance with key environmental legislation. If you’re passionate about protecting biodiversity while supporting smart, well-planned growth, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful local impact.

YOUR WORKING ENVIRONMENT

A commencing weekly rate of $1,615 with progression up to $1,818 dependent upon skills and experience, plus 12% superannuationWork a 9-day fortnight, based on a 35-hour working weekAccess to two health and wellbeing leave days for your Christmas breakAccess to three weeks sick leave per year, cumulative where unusedAccess to long service leave after five years of employmentSalary packaging options available including novated leasingGenerous paid parental leave arrangements for both parentsGenerous reward and recognition programs and initiatives

YOUR CAREER

A supportive environment to assist you to reach your career goalsAccess to ongoing professional development and individual development plansOngoing training and support through Council’s cultural development programMentoring and coaching programsOpportunities for secondments and higher-grade duties arrangementsAccess to e-learning platforms

YOUR WELLBEING

A suite of health and wellbeing programs offered each yearFree vaccinations, health checks and staff fitness initiativesA supportive and inclusive workplace and culture where your opinion is valuedAccess to a confidential counselling service for you and your familyA range of mentally healthy workplace initiatives and support from mental health champions

The contact officer for this position is Brian Faulkner, Senior Environment and Biodiversity Assessment Officer on (02) 4823 4519.

Applications close Monday, 9th February 2026 at 5:00pm.

This position is subject to relevant pre-employment checks and all applicants must have the right to live and work in Australia.

Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Child Safe Organisation. We are committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion, and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, workers of all ages, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTQIA+ and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.