Applications Close: Tuesday 30 August 2022 11:30pm

Management role, with a visible impact in your community

• Protect and enhance the regions biodiversity and coastline
• Drive excellence in a dynamic team
• Work-life balance flexibility

Port Macquarie Hastings Council (PMHC) is seeking a highly motivated professional to lead the strategic and operational delivery of environmental protection and enhancement projects and services. This is an opportunity to gain a career that makes a positive difference while working in an enviable location. Imagine working in a stimulating, rewarding job, balanced with quality time with your family in a region rich with natural beauty. With attractions that span from pristine beaches and world class restaurants – to a hinterland with walking trails and waterfalls, the Port Macquarie Hastings region has something to offer everyone.

The Position

As Natural Resources Manager, your focus will be on managing the strategic direction and delivery of environmental projects particularly related to biodiversity, bushfire mitigation, biosecurity and coast and estuary management.

You will be a strong people manager supervising your team’s project delivery and budgets to ensure organisational priorities, goals and objectives are met. You will provide the lead role in negotiating, monitoring and managing development offsets, oversee the delivery of environmental strategies, plans, studies and related partnerships. You will balance the environmental focus of this team with the wider organisational goals and deliver cost effective and innovative solutions to complex environmental issues.

As a professional with a respectful and collaborative approach, our ideal candidate has experience in development related matters, with a strong understanding of political, social and legal influences in the environmental project space. You will have a demonstrated ability to provide consistent and decisive leadership to a team while developing, mentoring and empowering staff.

“This position is unique in the sense that you get to cover an incredible variety of subject matter. You get to be involved in managing coastal environments, inland environments, weeds and biosecurity, fire protection and rehabilitation, koala habitats - it’s the breadth of the position that is so unique and I honestly think you wouldn’t find it anywhere else.” - Blayne West, former Natural Resources Manager

About the Region

Together with our community, we are planning for our future. Our region is experiencing significant growth placing increased pressure on our natural systems, opening endless opportunities for creative, innovative and passionate people to make a difference.

As one of the fastest growing urban centres in Australia, our progress on economic growth and increased demand in health, education, construction and professional services sectors ensures business opportunities are surging. Businesses are drawn to our region due to the accessibility, with our Airport allowing for easy travel to major cities - and our central location meaning we are strategically placed for driving to both Sydney and Brisbane. You’ll also enjoy impressive health and education facilities, with a Base hospital and several universities – and well-respected schools.

In the Port Macquarie region, you can balance a fulfilling career with an ideal lifestyle. You’ll enjoy easy access to the stunning hinterland, many amazing beaches, national parks, playgrounds, sporting facilities, restaurants, galleries, theatres and a genuine community feel. The Mid North Coast is the perfect location if you enjoy hiking, surfing, camping, fishing, off-road exploration, sports, arts, theatre, food and wine.

Remuneration and Benefits

Employment Type: Full Time, 35 hours per week

Salary (exclusive of super): In the range of $106,639 - $120,023 depending on skills and experience

Benefits: Flexible work arrangements, hybrid work and flexi-time, discounted gym membership, career development opportunities, annual salary increase set as per the Local Government (State) Award 2020 plus annual salary review, long service leave after 5 years and employee assistance program.

Package: This role would qualifies for a Leaseback Motor Vehicle or Vehicle Allowance as well as being eligible for Council’s recruitment incentive which includes financial assistance towards relocation, temporary accommodation and/or professional development / study.

Questions?

If you would like to know more about this opportunity, or have any questions about the role please contact Debbie Archer, Group Manager Environment & Regulatory Services on 02 6581 8535.

Interested in Applying?

Before you apply for the job please read the position description and recruitment selection criteria below.

Position Description
Selection Criteria

Please complete the application form below and answer the questions which relate to the essential and desirable criteria within the Selection Criteria, then upload a copy of your resume and cover letter.

You may find it helpful to write your response to the questions in a word document then copy/paste this into the application form once you are ready to submit your application.

Applications Close: Tuesday 30 August 2022 11:30pm

Notes:

Suitable candidates may be placed on a talent pool or eligibility list for future identical, or similar positions for a period of 12 months.

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