Biodiversity & Biosecurity Projects Lead

Strathfield Council; Strathfield Municipal Council; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work policy

35-hour week

Four-day week option

Learning & development

Employee Assistance Program

Fitness Passport

Staff engagement events

Generous leave

Job summary

Strathfield Council seeks an Environmental Projects Officer – Biodiversity and Biosecurity to lead biodiversity initiatives and biosecurity programs across our community in Sydney's Inner West. The role requires collaboration with residents, government agencies and internal teams to promote conservation and sustainable practices.

You will work a 35-hour week under an Agile Work Policy, with opportunities for professional development and progression within a supportive, values-driven Council

Qualifications

• Proven experience in the environment and sustainability field.
• Experience delivering projects, grants and contracts.
• Strong interpersonal skills for interagency and community engagement.

Responsibilities

• Lead biodiversity and biosecurity programs and initiatives.
• Coordinate inspections, surveillance and investigations.
• Monitor compliance and issue notices or penalties when required.
• Develop community education on biosecurity, weeds and conservation.
• Manage grants, procurement, tenders and contractor relationships.
• Represent Council at relevant forums and stakeholder meetings.

Skills

Project management

Grants management

Contract management

Community engagement

Interagency collaboration

Sustainability experience

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Environmental Science or related field

Job description

Strathfield Council seeks an Environmental Projects Officer – Biodiversity and Biosecurity to lead biodiversity initiatives and biosecurity programs across our community in Sydney's Inner West. The role requires collaboration with residents, government agencies and internal teams to promote conservation and sustainable practices.

You will work a 35-hour week under an Agile Work Policy, with opportunities for professional development and progression within a supportive, values-driven Council