Senior Environmental Planner (Temporary - up to 2 Years)
An opportunity has become available for a Senior Environmental Planner to provide a high level of professional service to Council and the community.
Summary about this job
Government - Local
Company: Port Stephens Council
Location: Newcastle, Maitland & Hunter
Work type: Contract/Temp
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Phone: +61-2-9571-9548
Fax: +61-8-2898-4320
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Detail information about job Senior Environmental Planner (Temporary - up to 2 Years). Terms and conditions vacancy
- Temporary Full-time Position - 2 years, 35 hours per week
- Be part of a dynamic team that achieves results
- Flexible Working Conditions
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Temporary Full-time Position - 2 years, 35 hours per week
- Be a subject matter expert in your field
- Be part of a dynamic team that achieves results
- Flexible Working Conditions
An exciting opportunity has become available for a Senior Environmental Planner to provide a high level of professional service to Council and the community with respect to environmental planning and management.
Working from a high level of understanding of relevant legislative requirements and experience in environmental impact assessment, for compliance and management you will provide expert level advice to Council. You will be responsible for providing high level advice and expertise in relation to environmental impact assessment, environmental compliance and environmental management for Council operations and reviewing Development Applications and Planning Proposals in relation to biodiversity and environmental matters.
What you need:
- Relevant Degree in Natural Resource Management, Environmental Science, Environmental Health or demonstrated equivalent.
- Demonstrated knowledge of legislation relevant to the position, including Environmental Planning and Assessment Act, Threatened Species Conservation Act, Local Government Act, Protection of the Environment Operations Act and other environmental legislation.
- Demonstrated experience in the preparation and review of environmental impact assessment documentation under relevant legislation.
- Demonstrated experience in reviewing flora and fauna surveys as they relate to the development and environmental impact assessment process.
- Relevant experience in environmental impact assessment and management for large multidisciplinary organisations including capital works providers, infrastructure providers and/or local government or similar.
- High level of interpersonal skills including negotiation, problem solving, and conflict resolution to enable effective liaison with people at all levels.
- Good organisational skills and a demonstrated capacity to act independently within established guidelines.
- Demonstrated commitment to a customer service culture and delivery of quality service.
- Current class C drivers licence.
Salary Range: $82,412 to $96,582 pa (incl. super + retention allowance) + flexitime
If excellent career development opportunities and a great working environment are things you find attractive Council will provide an environment for you to flourish and further build your career. Take advantage of this opportunity to work for a large organisation that will help you achieve your goals.
Want to join our team?
If you feel you're up for the challenge, please submit your application online addressing how you meet the selection criteria and why you are suited for the role by midnight, Sunday 22 July 2018.
Located at Council's Administration Building at Raymond Terrace between the beautiful Port Stephens Peninsula and Newcastle, Port Stephens Council offers fantastic career opportunities in a location like no other, with an emphasis on work-life balance and career development.
Further information may be requested by contacting Les Seddon, Natural Resources Coordinator on 0419 394 735.