• Multiple Temporary Opportunities (up to 3 years) 

• Location: Positions are based on the mid-north and north coast (Port Macquarie, Coffs, Wollongbar) and in north-western NSW (Tamworth or Quirindi) 

• We offer great benefits, leave loading, flex leave, ongoing development opportunities, fitness passport and regular pay increments alongside a competitive remuneration Departmental Officer Grade 5/6 starting at $93,295 + Super. 

Diversity and inclusion are core values of the Department of Regional NSW. The Department of Regional NSW is a workplace where everyone is able to 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 

Working in an environmentally focused business, the Environmental Officer will work in a small, tight knit team to deliver environmental management projects. Your role will include assisting a team of Senior Environmental Officers in delivering a wide range of projects. Your responsibilities will range from collaborating onsite to develop project delivery methodologies through to undertaking office and site based admin, as well as assisting and/or managing the delivery of projects onsite. The skillset requirements within SCS are unique however we encourage you to apply if you are passionate and driven with a mix of field experience, supervision and admin based skills. We believe in investing in our staff and provide a range of training and opportunities to upskill.

Check out this video to meet some of our team and learn about us! 

The Soil Conservation Service (SCS) are looking for project supervisors with a passion for improving the natural environment to develop and oversee the delivery of natural resource management works. Be an integral part of a supportive team delivering environmental construction projects, maintenance programs & consultancy work including river restoration and conservation earthworks, recreational and fire trail maintenance/construction, coastal erosion management, flood mitigation works and contaminated lands rehab. 

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 $7-10M, 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.  

About you 

To excel in this role our ideal candidate will have 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 qualification in Environmental Management, Engineering or construction management, Natural Resource Management, and/or Project Management are ideal, however proven industry experience is equally as valuable, and ongoing training is provided 

• A current Class C Drivers’ License 

• 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. 

We are passionate about what we do, and if you share the same vision and drive, we want to work with you! If you are keen to work with your team in the natural environment and apply your experience and knowledge for better environmental outcomes, then we want to hear from you. 

Why is this job for you?  

• You will work on fulfilling projects which are focused on protecting and enhancing our natural and built environment.  

• Internal support and mentoring are on tap, with collaboration and cooperation across all regions encouraged.  

• You will become part of an amazing, experienced, professional & friendly team, contributing and learning from some of the best in the environment field.  

• You will be working for an organisation whose flexible work environment allows you to better manage your lifestyle and work commitments. 

How to apply 
A career with the Soil Conservation Service is waiting for you!  

For further information you can also download the Role Description. 

Apply via our online portal by submitting your resume (maximum 2 pages) and a brief cover letter (maximum 1 page) outlining how your skills and experience match what we are looking for.  

 
Applications close Thursday 29th September 2024 at 11:55pm 
 
To learn more about this opportunity or for clarification on what this role entails, please contact Kelly O’Connell (Hiring manager and Team Co-ordinator) on 0437 730 414 or Logan Zingus (Senior Environmental Officer) on logan.zingus@scs.nsw.gov.au or 0484 501 354  

Additional Information

A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary roles of the same role or role type that may become available for filling over the next eighteen months. 

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