Biodiversity & Environmental Programs Lead (Hybrid)

Wannon Water; Warrnambool; On-site; AUD 94,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Workplace flexibility

Hybrid work

Flexible hours

Purchased leave

Monthly rostered days off

Health & Wellbeing program

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Wannon Water in Warrnambool is seeking a passionate Biodiversity Officer to protect and enhance the natural environment across our region. You will apply your expertise and collaborative approach to care for lands and waterways that support our communities.

The role is based in Warrnambool on a full-time basis with a salary of AUD 94,275 to AUD 102,499 per year plus superannuation. A focus on biodiversity, environmental management and training will be essential.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Farm or Natural Resource Management or related disciplines.
• Knowledge of environmental water, wetlands, waterways and natural resource management.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication and time management.
• Commitment to safety, accountability and high-quality outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver biodiversity and environmental management programs (land management, fire management and monitoring).
• Collaborate with employees, Traditional Owner groups, partners, agencies and communities to promote best practice environmental management.
• Provide specialist advice on biodiversity and regulatory requirements and support managers and staff through training and guidance.
• Manage environmental consultants and contractors and coordinate monitoring programs of bore, recycled water sites and ocean outfalls.
• Build external relationships and identify opportunities for collaboration and funding and report on outcomes.

Skills

Strong leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Relationship building

Verbal and written communication

Time management

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Farm or Natural Resource Management or related disciplines

Job description

Wannon Water in Warrnambool is seeking a passionate Biodiversity Officer to protect and enhance the natural environment across our region. You will apply your expertise and collaborative approach to care for lands and waterways that support our communities.

The role is based in Warrnambool on a full-time basis with a salary of AUD 94,275 to AUD 102,499 per year plus superannuation. A focus on biodiversity, environmental management and training will be essential.