Ongoing employees affected by change management plans will be given priority consideration for at grade positions

• Ongoing Full Time, 35 hours per week 

• Primary Work Location: Albury  

• Departmental Officer Grade 5/6 - Salary from $99,938 pa plus super and leave loading 

Diversity and inclusion are core values of the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development.  The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development is a workplace where everyone can contribute and participate to their full potential, and we are proud to have a team that reflects the richness and complexity of the regional NSW communities we serve.   

About the Role 

The Soil Conservation Service (SCS) are looking for an Environmental Officer (project supervisor) with a passion for improving the natural environment to develop and oversee the delivery of natural resource management works, construction, asset maintenance programs and consultancy work.

Working in a competitive commercial environment, these roles will work in a team environment to collectively deliver an annual operational revenue target in the range of $5-6M and will be undertaking on site delivery of a full range of small to large value projects.

To do this you will:

• Work in a supportive team environment setting to deliver major environmental and civil construction projects.
• Actively manage the day-to-day onsite operations of environmental construction and maintenance projects and programs. Responsibilities include, planning and scheduling contractor and supplier management, tracking of project progress and planning for new and adhoc works, and ensuring all aspects of worksite WHS, environmental and quality are implemented.
• Ensure projects are implemented within the framework of our accredited Integrated Management System (IMS).
• Professionally represent and promote the SCS though the liaison and engagement with public and private sector commercial clients and other stakeholders.

What does a day look like at Soil Con? 

About you

Demonstrated project management experience (including the development of project plans, monitoring of project timelines, budgets and reporting requirements, and contract administration) combined with a practical working knowledge in the design and implementation of environmental management or civil earthworks.

Our ideal candidate will also have:

• Strong attention to detail combined with the ability to assess and prioritise tasks in a changing environment and be able to attend to customer requests in a timely and professional manner.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as a high level of computer literacy including MS Office applications
• Tertiary qualifications in Civil Construction, Environmental Management, Engineering, Natural Resource Management, and/or Project Management are ideal, however proven industry experience is equally as valuable, and ongoing training is provided
• Experience in operating of a range of plant (e.g. excavators, skid steers and dumpers)
• A current Class C Drivers’ License (medium or heavy rigid and boat licence would also be desirable) 
• A willingness to travel is required for this role – projects can be out of our home range and you will be required to stay away for work. We aim to balance this with homelife and wellbeing

Applying is easy! 

Submit your current Resume (max 2 pages) and a Cover Letter (max 1 page) outlining your relevant skills and experience, and why you’re our ideal candidate.

For further information you can also download the Role Description.

For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact Ben Berry, Ben.berry@scs.nsw.gov.au, 0418484329 or Cherie Roach at 

 cherie.roach@scs.nsw.gov.au or 0459 030 914. 

Applications close: Tuesday 26th August at 11:55pm 

Additional Information:

The successful applicant in this role may be required to undergo a police check, health assessment and other assessments as required. 

If you require adjustments in completing your application, interviewing, completing any pre- employment testing, require information in an alternative format, or otherwise participating in the recruitment process, please let us know so we can assist. Send an email to capability.talent@regional.nsw.gov.au or contact the hiring manager listed below for a confidential discussion.