Catchment Maintenance Officer

Central Coast Council NSW; Gosford; On-site; AUD 71,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9 day fortnight

12% superannuation

$20.29 per week working allowance

Job summary

Central Coast Council NSW seeks a Catchment Maintenance Officer to support environmental sustainability of waterways and catchments around the Central Coast, focusing on restoring riparian and aquatic ecosystems and SQIDs to improve water quality.

Reporting to the Team Leader Environmental Infrastructure Catchments, you will ensure quality standards are achieved and provide value to the community, including maintaining native vegetation and natural systems for current and future generations.

Qualifications

• Certificate III qualification in Applied Science, Conservation Land Management, Bush Regeneration or related field OR solid contemporary experience in a similar role
• Valid Construction General Induction Card - NSW SafeWork or equivalent
• Experience in operations of natural areas management and restoration (SQIDs, wetlands, river/stream processes, riparian rehabilitation)
• Experience in minor construction works
• Experience interpreting work plans, drawings, designs, specs; with admin, scheduling and delivery of operational work programs

Responsibilities

• Assist with environmental sustainability of waterways and catchments; maintain riparian and aquatic ecosystems; work with SQIDs and stormwater devices
• Support to ensure quality standards are met and benefits to community and environment
• Provide quality customer service and value to the community

Job description

The role of Catchment Maintenance Officer will see you working in a crew assisting with environmental sustainability of waterways and catchment areas around the Central Coast. There is an emphasis on restoring and maintaining riparian, aquatic ecosystems and Storm Water Quality Improvement Devices (SQIDs) for the purpose of improving waterway stability and water quality.

Reporting to the Team Leader Environmental Infrastructure Catchments, this role will see you be responsible for working to ensure that these standards of quality are achieved allowing for the enjoyment of native vegetation and natural systems for future and current generations.

This position is required to provide quality customer service and create value for the community.

Applicant Profile

• a certificate III qualification in Applied Science, Conservation Land Management, Bush Regeneration or related field OR demonstrated solid contemporary experience in a similar role, combined with ongoing professional development
• a valid Construction General Induction Card - NSW SafeWork or equivalent
• demonstrated experience in operations of natural areas management and restoration e.g. SQIDs, wetland ecology, river and stream processes and riparian rehabilitation
• previous experience in minor construction works
• demonstrated experience in the interpretation of the principles and practices associated with managing native vegetation and natural systems including practical bush regeneration techniques
• the ability to read and interpret work plans, drawings, designs, and specifications with experience in administration, scheduling and delivery of operational work programs.

The commencing salary for this position is up to $70.7k per year. Central Coast Council also provides progression opportunities for employees to progress up to the maximum salary of $81.9k on completion of assessment of skills and/ or performance plus 12% superannuation plus a $20.29 per week working allowance

• We have a permanent full-time role available
• This role will be able to access a 9 day fortnight
• This role is located at Council's Erina Works Depot.

Want to know more?

The contact person for this role is Matthew Barnett, Team Leader Environmental Infrastructure Catchments.You can contact Matthew on 0400 685 ***.

This position will close for applications at midnight on Sunday, 1 November 2026.