When you work here, you'll do challenging and rewarding work that helps us manage the region's growth and shape its future for generations.
Closes in: 2 weeks
Job CategoryEnvironmental Operations
LocationSunshine Coast
Job TypeTemporary/Max Term Full-time
$103K – $107K Total Remuneration Package Vacancy No: 5569
Permanent - Full-time (until August 2026) Why work with us?At Council, we're proud of our region. We collaborate with the community to achieve truly sustainable outcomes, enhance our enviable lifestyle, and create award-winning places and spaces that are uniquely Sunshine Coast. If you love it here as much as we do, and you want to shape our region for the future – you'll want to join our team!
About the RoleThe Environmental Operations is responsible for the protection, enhancement, and management of Council's environmental assets across the landscape of the Sunshine Coast through the development and delivery of integrated programs.
The Coastal Planning Officer provides technical advice and support to the Coastal, Constructed Water Bodies and Planning Team, specifically on foreshore and canal projects including the planning management of beaches, canals, and coastal projects involving approvals and permits.
About YouAs a Coastal Planning Officer, you will provide technical advice and undertake supporting investigations for the effective planning of a broad range of coastal and foreshore management issues including (but not limited to) beach erosion, beach nourishment, dredging activities, foreshore and dune management and restoration, and general coastal zone management.
You will identify and manage legislative compliance obligations, assessments, and approval processes for Council's capital and operational programs and provide environmental technical advice/solutions on all aspects of coastal and canal operational functions.
You will critically evaluate coastal process studies and assessments related to the management of the coastal zone and prepare timely and well-researched briefings, reports, and correspondence as required, ensuring Council works in coastal and canal areas are carried out with all relevant approvals and permits and in accordance with Council's policies and procedures and State and Federal Government legislation.
Minimum Requirements: Current "C" class driver's licence.Current QLD Construction Induction Card (White Card).You will have a high level of demonstrated interpersonal, written, and communication skills and the ability to liaise professionally with government agencies, the general public, community groups, Council staff, Councillors, and professional bodies.
You will be proficient in the preparation of professional business correspondence, reports, documents, and other communication with demonstrated ability to operate effectively with relevant business technologies including mobile devices, Microsoft Office suite, and other online or electronic systems, applications, and corporate reporting programs.
You will have strong time management, financial and budget management, and organization skills to manage significant or multiple projects and complex cases, manage multiple competing priorities, a variety of stakeholder expectations and foster cooperation and collaboration to achieve preferred business outcomes.
Our Culture & Employee BenefitsCouncil is committed to creating an inclusive, culturally diverse, healthy, skilled, and dedicated workplace culture. As an employee, you will enjoy a range of benefits and working styles to suit you:
Wellbeing: Your wellbeing is important to us, therefore we offer a number of different initiatives such as discounted health-related memberships, fitness passport, employee assistance program, and development opportunities.Flexibility: We know it is important to balance life and work, therefore we offer flexible working including a 9-day fortnight and a hybrid WFH model that helps you be your best.Extras: Those extras make a difference; therefore we offer salary packaging options on novated leases, superannuation, smartphones, and devices. We also pay you 17.5% leave loading and generous Superannuation where Council will contribute 12% Superannuation in addition to your 6% superannuation contribution.How to ApplyYour written application should include:
A 1-2 page cover letter demonstrating your ability to fulfil the mandatory and desirable requirements on the Position Profile. Keep the key responsibilities in mind when addressing this criteria;A current resume or curriculum vitae.Once you have these two documents ready, click 'Apply Now' and follow the prompts to complete your application.
Further InformationHelpful information to assist you in completing your application is available on the Sunshine Coast Council website.
For specific enquiries contact Alexandra Favell during business hours on 0429 394 288.
We're working hard to create an inclusive workplace that reflects the diverse community we serve. If you require adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please reach out to the Recruitment Team at ******.
At Sunshine Coast Council, we embrace differences in gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background including First Nations, disability, religion, and sexual orientation. To deliver the best service to our region we want a workforce that reflects the diverse community that we serve. Sunshine Coast Council strongly encourages all suitable applicants to apply for this role.
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