Biodiversity Officer (Internal Applicants Only)

Council Jobs; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 99,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Access to monthly RDOs

Job summary

Nillumbik Shire Council in Melbourne's outer region is seeking a Biodiversity Officer to protect and enhance biodiversity, support landholders and partner organisations, and contribute to ecological health and climate resilience.

You will provide evidence-based biodiversity advice, deliver conservation projects, and collaborate with landholders, community groups and partner organisations to support sustainable land management and community participation.

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
• 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

Ecology background

Biodiversity conservation

Communication

Education

Tertiary qualification in ecology, natural resource management or related discipline

Job description

Biodiversity Officer (Internal Applicants Only)

Please note, we will noly be accepting applications from current Nillumbik Shire Council employees.

• Salary range of $99,065.45 and $109,393.53 per annum plus 12% super and annual leave loading.
• Temporary full-time Position until February 2028
• Access to monthly RDOs

About the role:

As the Biodiversity Officer, you will contribute to protecting and enhancing Nillumbik's biodiversity and the ecological health and climate resilience of its natural environment. You will provide evidence-based biodiversity advice to Council and the community, deliver conservation projects and programs, and work collaboratively with landholders, community groups and partner organisations to support effective land management and community participation in biodiversity conservation.

A typical day might include:

• 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.

What you will bring to the role:

• 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.

If you would like to learn more about this opportunity or have any questions, please contact Warren Tomlinson, Team Leader Environmental Projects on 0394 333 ***.

Nillumbik Shire Council is committed to creating a fair, equitable and inclusive community. We value diversity in our community and support the rights of all people regardless of age, gender, ability or background.