Temporary position up to 11 July 201
Position No. PSC365
- Challenging and Interesting Work
- Great team environment
- Flexible working conditions
Located at Raymond Terrace just a short drive from Newcastle and the beautiful Port Stephens peninsula, Port Stephens Council is committed to Business Excellence and to the culture of "doing the right thing the best way" and are proudly an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer where employees are encouraged to develop their skills.
The position is responsible for managing environmental restoration projects and co-ordinating landholder engagement programs with a focus on Coast and Estuary projects, and providing technical advice regarding natural resource management projects. The position also completes grant applications that align with local and regional environmental priorities.
SELECTION CRITERIA
(SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND CAPACITY)
The position is responsible for managing environmental restoration projects and co-ordinating landholder engagement programs with a focus on Coast and Estuary projects, and providing technical advice regarding natural resource management projects. The position also completes grant applications that align with local and regional environmental priorities.
SELECTION CRITERIA
(SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND CAPACITY)
- High level of interpersonal skills including negotiation, problem solving, and conflict resolution to enable effective liaison with people at all levels
- Well-developed written and oral communication skills
- Tertiary qualifications (or equivalent relevant experience) in Environmental Resource Management, Environmental Science, or demonstrated equivalent
- Experience in working with community groups, volunteers and rural landholders
- Sound knowledge and experience in natural resource management issues and bush regeneration
- Expertise in project management, planning, reporting writing and record keeping
- Experience in applying for and administering grants
- Current driver’s licence
- A sound understanding of the principles of EEO and OH&S
- Keyboard skills and computer literacy
Salary Range: $58,924 to $68,992 pa (incl. super + retention allowance) + flexitime + commuter use only motor vehicle
Please note appointment subject to satisfactory completion of probationary period.
For further information on the role contact Sally Whitelaw/Michael Osborne during office hours on 4980 0351.
To obtain a copy of the position description visit www.portstephens.nsw.gov.au click on "your council" tab then on positions vacant. Applications close 5pm Monday, 3 June 2013.
Please note appointment subject to satisfactory completion of probationary period.
For further information on the role contact Sally Whitelaw/Michael Osborne during office hours on 4980 0351.
To obtain a copy of the position description visit www.portstephens.nsw.gov.au click on "your council" tab then on positions vacant. Applications close 5pm Monday, 3 June 2013.
P.G. Gesling
GENERAL MANAGER
GENERAL MANAGER
To submit your application, please click on 'APPLY':
Expiration Date:
03.06.2013
