Participate in capital works, other infrastructure projects and maintenance activities as an advisor on specific environmental matters, including coordination of vegetation management activities. To facilitate continual improvement as it applies to Transport and Infrastructure Gold Coast environmental legal compliance and performance, including environmental business efficiency.
Responsibilities include:
Undertake assessment, identify, and provide specialist advice concerning environmental legal responsibilities required for capital works projects during the planning, design, and delivery phases. Provide advice, guidance, and peer-review services to project managers and asset custodians in meeting statutory requirements and corporate expectations. Undertake environmental inspections, audits, and analyses to ensure infrastructure works comply with statutory requirements and corporate expectations. Monitor changes in legislation and industry best practices to support an Environmental Management System framework. Within a team coordinate planning design and approvals for landscape vegetation elements, including turf, garden beds, and street trees. Identify and respond to requests for tree works. When tree works are required, these are processed in view of City contracts, using City processes, e.g., raising work orders to engage contractors. Advocate for City interests at vegetation forums, both internal and external to the City. Liaise with a wide range of City and some external personnel. Work closely with other business units to develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders across the organisation. We're looking for people who have:
Highly developed interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills ensuring consistency and clarity of advice. Highly developed consultation and negotiation skills with the ability to influence project outcomes. Exceptional at building and fostering meaningful and respectful relationships. Ability to apply knowledge and skills, work autonomously, make judgements, and take responsibility. A preparedness and commitment to undertake continuing professional development. Having a working knowledge of a recognised tree risk assessment tool is desirable. Bachelor of Science or equivalent experience. Hold a Current 'C' class driver's licence. Be part of shaping the Gold Coast's future
The Gold Coast is inspired by lifestyle and driven by opportunity. We are the second largest Council in Australia.
We care about being the most flexible government organisation in Australia. We have a range of benefits to help you create the right balance:
9-day fortnight. Flexible work arrangements to suit your lifestyle, including hybrid/work from home options, flexible working hours and locations. Personal and professional development courses. Access to 350+ fitness facilities through Fitness Passport. 4 free confidential counselling sessions a year for you or an immediate family member. 1 free nutritionist and financial advice session per year. We pride ourselves on our shared mission of being a high-performing, customer-focused organisation which delivers value-for-money services to the community. We're committed to creating a diverse workplace and inclusive culture.
The City of Gold Coast is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are committed to supporting an environment where all employees, regardless of their differences or similarities, feel valued, respected and supported. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander persons are encouraged to apply.
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