Biodiversity Officer — Conservation & Community Engagement (Temp FT)

Nillumbik Shire Council; Melbourne; Remote; AUD 99,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Access to monthly RDOs

Job summary

Nillumbik Shire Council in Greensborough, Australia, is seeking a Biodiversity Officer (Internal Applicants Only) to protect and enhance biodiversity and climate resilience of the natural environment. The role provides evidence-based biodiversity advice to Council and the community, delivering conservation projects and engaging with landholders and partner organisations.

You will lead projects, advise on land-management programs and foster community participation in biodiversity conservation,

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in ecology, natural resource management or a related discipline, together with demonstrated experience delivering biodiversity conservation projects and programs
• A strong understanding of indigenous plants and animals, vegetation communities, weeds, ecological processes and best-practice land management relevant to Nillumbik is essential
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, including the ability to provide practical, evidence-based advice to landholders, community groups and Council teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead or support implementation of Council's Biodiversity Strategy by managing or assisting with delivery of agreed projects and programs
• Support private landholders to protect and enhance biodiversity on their properties through practical advice, partnerships and land-management programs
• Support Council projects and programs by providing biodiversity advice that protects biodiversity values and promotes positive environmental outcomes
• Build community knowledge and participation in biodiversity conservation through education, engagement and opportunities to connect with nature
• Contribute to biodiversity monitoring, evaluation and reporting to inform priorities and improve programs.

Skills

Biodiversity conservation

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Education

Ecology or related discipline

Job description

Nillumbik Shire Council in Greensborough, Australia, is seeking a Biodiversity Officer (Internal Applicants Only) to protect and enhance biodiversity and climate resilience of the natural environment. The role provides evidence-based biodiversity advice to Council and the community, delivering conservation projects and engaging with landholders and partner organisations.

You will lead projects, advise on land-management programs and foster community participation in biodiversity conservation,