Are you passionate about improving environmental outcomes within the Southern Downs Region?
This rewarding role can be based in Warwick or Stanthorpe.
Your Opportunity
The Sustainability and Environment Officer is highly focused on the education of staff and the community on sustainability initiatives and environmental improvements in the Southern Downs Region. This position contributes to the understanding of sustainability initiatives within the Southern Downs and works to improve environmental outcomes within Council.
Term: Permanent Full-time
Hours of Work: 72.5 hours per fortnight, 9-day fortnight
Pay Level: $2,806.57 to $3,455.97 per fortnight (Level 3-5), plus superannuation and annual leave loading
In accordance with Council's Enterprise Agreement and the relevant Award. Pay rate dependent on relevant skills and experience.
Employment Base: Warwick or Stanthorpe, Queensland (will be negotiated with successful candidate)
Applications Close: 11.59pm Tuesday 22 April, 2025
What You Will Do
For full details of this position, please ensure you download the Position Description below.
(Note: For applicants viewing this job vacancy through SEEK.com, you will be able to access the Position Description by clicking on the "Apply" button, or by visiting the job advertisement on our website at www.https://www.sdrc.qld.gov.au/council/careers-at-council/current-job-vacancies).
The complete Key Responsibilities of this role can be found in the Position Description. These include (but are not limited to):
- Promote sustainability and environmental activities, initiatives and awareness programs to the community through a variety of mediums including on-site verbal presentations, publications and web pages aimed at achieving a high level of community participation and acceptance of Council’s sustainability and environmental initiatives.
- Prepare and control the implementation of strategies associated with the Southern Downs Environmental Sustainability Strategy.
- Support Council Departments in the delivery of programs to meet the outcomes of the Southern Downs Environmental Sustainability Strategy.
- Develop new policies, processes, information sheets, and procedures as required by and to support the Environmental Sustainability Strategy implementation.
- Liaison with government agencies and peak representative bodies, the media and educational establishments in order to develop a platform for delivering sustainability and environmental initiatives
- Support the delivery of staff engagement programs to increase sustainability and environmental awareness and embed action within the organisation.
What You Will Need
To be considered for this role, you will need:
- A relevant qualification of at least degree level and relevant experience OR a combination of qualifications, skills, experience, expertise and competence sufficient to perform the full duties of the position
- A current Class C (car) licence or greater
- Well-developed communication, networking and interpersonal skills demonstrating an ability to liaise and communicate with all sections of the community and staff;
- Sound knowledge of current legislation (State and Federal) and initiatives in the environmental sustainability sector, and ability to utilise this information to inform work and educate others;
- Demonstrated project management skills and the ability to formulate, deliver and report on programs and procedures (including budgeting);
- To be able to demonstrate your competence in relation to all of the Selection Criteria as detailed in the Position Description;
- The legal right to live and work in Australia.
What We Offer
At Southern Downs Regional Council, we know that that our people are our strength. With this front of mind, we provide a wide range of benefits and a holistic approach to supporting our employees, including:
- Competitive wages, conditions and allowances
- Salary packaging and remote area benefits available, which can significantly increase tax savings and take-home pay
- Discounted corporate health insurance plans
- Improved work-life balance opportunities, such as a 9-day work fortnight and consideration of other flexible work options
- Generous leave provisions including Special Family Leave, Cultural Leave and 17.5% annual leave loading
- Access to a wide range of health and wellness initiatives, including free, skin checks, flu vaccinations and wellness medicals, and discounted gym memberships
- Employee Assistance Program for staff and their families (24/7 access). This service includes counselling, financial coaching, nutritional support and legal referrals, as well as access to specialised wellbeing support for LGBTIQA+ individuals, First Nations people, and individuals experiencing domestic and family violence through dedicated helpline
- Opportunities for on and off the job personal and professional development (study assistance available in accordance with policy)
To view comprehensive details of our employee value offering, please click HERE. (Note when viewing this job vacancy through SEEK.com - you will be able to access this link once by clicking on the "Apply" button, or by visiting the job advertisement on our website at www.https://www.sdrc.qld.gov.au/council/careers-at-council/current-job-vacancies)
Further Information
For further information about this role and working for Southern Downs Regional Council, please refer to the documents below:
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If you have any additional enquiries in relation to this position, please contact Andrew Macdonald, Regulatory Services Coordinator on ph 0400 896 381.
Apply Now!
At SDRC, we believe that diversity enriches our workplace, drives innovation, and leads to better outcomes. We welcome applications from qualified people of all backgrounds, ethnicities, genders and abilities, who have applicable working rights in Australia.
To apply for this opportunity, you will be asked to complete an online application form and provide:
- A short written response (maximum 1-2 pages, dot points acceptable) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities would enable you to achieve the key responsibilities and meet the selection criteria of this role (as outlined in the Position Description); and
- Your current CV or Resume.
When you are ready to begin your application, please click on the "Apply" button below to be taken to our online application portal. Please ensure you provide all of the information requested and that your application is lodged by the closing date (as shown above). Should you have any difficulty lodging your application online, please contact our People & Culture team on ph 1300 697 372 for assistance.
We look forward to receiving your application.
About the Environmental Services Department
The Environmental Services department falls within the Planning and Environmental Services Directorate and plays a critical role in delivering on the liveability of our region. The Regulatory Services, Local Laws and Waste Management teams cover a diverse range of roles and responsibilities from ensuring food and public health safety, investigating environmental nuisance and pollution incidences, animal control, pest management, environmental sustainability programs and planning and building compliance. Furthermore, the department delivers all aspects of waste operations including roadside collections, waste facilities, investigating waste minimisation and resource recovery opportunities and the strategic management of waste in Southern Downs.
Southern Downs Regional Council – A Great Place to Work
What we do at SDRC is more than just a job to us. Whether it’s maintaining our clean water supply, keeping our parks and gardens beautiful, servicing our plant and vehicles, providing contemporary library services, responding to natural disasters or showcasing our region’s immense natural beauty and economic strength, every Council employee strives to make a real difference for our local community.
Few employers combine so many diverse disciplines (eg engineers, childcare workers, trades such as mechanics and plumbers, safety specialists, project managers, plant operators, finance experts, IT specialists and urban planners to name a few) in one organisation. At SDRC, we work together towards the same goal. By integrating a multi-disciplined workplace with collective ideas and skillsets, we provide unique opportunities for our people to develop and grow within their chosen career.
We are passionate about aligning business, community and government to achieve social, economic and environmental outcomes. We believe this is best realised when people are invested in the long-term outcomes of where they live and work. If this sounds like you too, then working in local government at SDRC may be right for you.
Our Values
SDRC recognises our people as our strength, and our five values guide how we work with each other, our actions, our decision making and how we serve our community. Our values bring us all together and contribute to our employees having a meaningful and rewarding career, with opportunities to grow and thrive. To learn more about Council's Values, please click on the link in the "Further Information" section of this advertisement, or visit our website - www.sdrc.qld.gov.au.
