About us

The beautiful Eurobodalla Shire is located on Yuin Country on the far south coast of NSW and offers an enviable coastal lifestyle with easy access to Canberra and Sydney. From our beaches to our bushlands, rivers and mountains, the Eurobodalla is a place of inclusive communities embracing sustainable lifestyles.

With 143km of coastline, 83 beaches, 20 lakes and four major river systems, Eurobodalla is known as the land of many waters. Over three-quarters of our land area is open space, consisting of 10 national parks and 15 state forests.

Over 40,000 people call the Eurobodalla Shire home, and we attract over 1.2 million visitors every year.

About the role

This position is a full-time role in the Technical Services team based at the Moruya Administration Office. The successful candidate will prepare and review environmental documentation and obtain relevant environmental approvals to allow Council projects to proceed.

Your main duties will include:

• Undertake assessments such as Review of Environmental Factors for Council infrastructure projects and gain necessary approvals for projects to proceed.
• Review and assist in the preparation of internal environmental management documents and also provide independent advice on the environmental and social impacts of projects.
• Negotiate with State Government agencies to achieve successful outcomes for Council.
• Develop and manage contracts with environmental consultants.
• Review planning assessment and environmental documentation.
• Undertake and coordinate special projects as required by the Design Coordinator.

Salary Information

Total remuneration for the role is in the range $93,609.35 to $102,945.97 gross per annum consisting of:

• $84,332.75 to $92,744.12 base salary
• $9,276.60 to $10,201.85 superannuation (at 11%)

An offer of employment for this position is subject to medical clearance to verify that you are safely able to undertake the duties of the position.

What we offer

We promote equal access to opportunities and pride ourselves on creating a safe and engaging working environment that fosters wellbeing. We are dedicated to looking after our staff, knowing our people are our biggest asset, to ensure we are best placed to look after our community.

Culture and benefits

• Work/life balance through a range of flexible work options.
• 35 hours per week for administrative staff and 38 hours per week for operational staff.
• Health and wellbeing initiatives including access to free counselling through our Employee Assistance Program, Uprise Wellbeing App, Fitness Passport, Social Club, flu vaccinations and skin checks.
• Three days leave to cover Council closure at end of year period.
• 9 weeks Council provided paid maternity leave (conditional).
• Generous leave provisions including Long Service Leave after 5 years of continuous service, study leave and 3 weeks sick leave annually.
• Annual Award increases, performance reviews and a rewards and recognition program.
• Salary packaging program.

About you

To be successful in this role, you will be passionate about environmental engineering and hold the relevant qualifications in an environmental or engineering field. You will be a great communicator and have an understanding of the Local Government Act 1993. Your report writing skills will set you apart from the rest and having knowledge of relevant Australian Environmental Legislation will set you up for success in the position. Your application will further demonstrate the following:

• High level interpersonal/oral and written communication skills.
• High level negotiation skills.
• High level of analysis and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in the preparation of Review of Environmental Factors for Civil Construction projects.

Please read the Information Package for full details. If you have any further questions about the role, please contact Geoff Armstrong on 0458 266 174.

To apply for this position, please complete the form below or go to the Eurobodalla Shire Council Vacant Positions website page if you found this vacancy via a job search website.

Applications close: 11.00pm Sunday 12 November 2023.

Applicants found suitable through this recruitment process may be contacted for fixed term contract opportunities of less than 12 months where the position is similar in nature – meaning the position requires the same nature of duties, abilities, qualifications, experience and standard of work performance.

Please note there is no ability to save your application partway through. Please ensure you have enough time to complete your application prior to starting, by considering and preparing your answers to the selection criteria questions shown below in advance.