Catchment Officer

Fraser Coast Regional Council

Hervey Bay

On-site

AUD 90,000 - 105,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working including work from 홈

Professional development

Novated leasing

Employee Assistance Program

Paid maternity/paternity leave

Uniform subsidy

Job summary

Fraser Coast Regional Council is seeking a Catchment Officer to support environmental best‑practice systems, provide technical advice, and contribute to monitoring and reporting to ensure safe, sustainable and compliant water management across the region.

This role focuses on catchment, land management and bulk water programs, data analysis, stakeholder engagement, and assisting with water quality monitoring, approvals, permits and investigations under the Water Plan and EMS alignment.

Qualifications

AQF7+ degree in environmental or catchment management, science, engineering.
Advisory experience in water quality or catchment management.
Knowledge of relevant Acts and Regulations related to health and environment.
Strong report writing and data interpretation skills.
High-level communication, negotiation and stakeholder engagement.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and corporate systems.
QLD Class C or CA driver licence.
White Card (General Construction Induction).

Responsibilities

Provide advice on catchment, land management, allocations and bulk water matters, supported by data analysis, reporting and stakeholder engagement.
Coordinate and contribute to catchment, land management and bulk water projects, including risk identification, monitoring and improved work practices.
Support water quality monitoring and compliance with the Water Plan (Mary Basin) 2006 (Qld), Drinking Water Quality Management Plan and Catchment Management Plan.
Assist with implementation and review of Council’s Environmental Management System (ISO14001).
Support community education programs, environmental awareness training and WaterWise initiatives.

Skills

Environmental advisory

Data interpretation

Stakeholder engagement

Report writing

Communication

Negotiation

Project management

Public health knowledge

Education

AQF7+ degree in environmental/catchment management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Engineering & Technical Services

Permanent Full Time

Hervey Bay

Stream A Level 5 - $97,137 plus superannuation

+ $6,000 relocation assistance for suitable candidates
+ 9-day fortnight

At Fraser Coast Regional Council our people are our most important asset and central to achieving our purpose of Building Better Communities Together.

What We Are Looking For

We have a rare opportunity for a Catchment Officer to support environmental best‑practice systems, provide technical advice, and contribute to monitoring and reporting to ensure safe, sustainable and compliant water management across the region.

This role plays a key part in total water cycle management. You’ll support the implementation of catchment, land management and bulk water programs, maintain compliance with statutory requirements, and contribute to continuous improvement of Council’s Environmental Management System. The position also assists with water quality monitoring, community education and technical support for approvals, permits and investigations.

What Your Day Will Look Like

Provide advice on catchment, land management, allocations and bulk water matters, supported by data analysis, reporting and stakeholder engagement.
Coordinate and contribute to catchment, land management and bulk water projects, including risk identification, monitoring and improved work practices.
Support water quality monitoring and compliance with the Water Plan (Mary Basin) 2006 (Qld), Drinking Water Quality Management Plan and Catchment Management Plan.
Assist with implementation and review of Council’s Environmental Management System (ISO14001).
Support community education programs, environmental awareness training and WaterWise initiatives.

What You’ll Need For Success

Degree‑level qualification (AQF 7+) in environmental or catchment management, science, engineering or a related discipline.
Experience in water quality or catchment management at an advisory level.
Working knowledge of relevant Acts and Regulations relating to public health, environmental protection and water quality.
Strong project skills, including report writing and data interpretation.
High‑level communication, negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills.
Competence using Microsoft Office and corporate systems.
Class C or CA driver licence (Queensland‑recognised).
General Construction Induction (White Card).

What’s Nice To Have

Experience with MapInfo or similar GIS platforms.
Boat Licence.
Working with Children Blue Card.

We understand that not all candidates will meet every selection criterion. If you have the right approach and the ability to contribute effectively, we welcome your application.

Benefits Of Working With Council

Committed to providing quality services to our community, we strongly support an inclusive and values driven culture, recognising your individual skills, knowledge and talent. As part of this we have implemented our Leadership Development Program, Boss to Coach. We also create innovative solutions to labour shortages through our TEMPO program which has been recognised by our HR peers nationally in 2022, as well as winning the LGMA 2023 Excellence in Innovation award.

What We Offer