Coastal Planning & Projects Officer

Bayside City Council; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 63,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Generous leave provisions

Staff wellbeing programs

Learning and development

Parkland office near beach

Free onsite staff parking

Job summary

Bayside City Council is seeking a Coastal Planning and Project Officer to lead coastal strategies and deliver initiatives that enhance Bayside's coast and foreshore. The role sits in Open Space and Recreation, reporting to the Coordinator Open Space and Environment, with focus on resilience, accessibility and liveability.

The position offers flexible hybrid working arrangements, competitive pro-rata salary of Band 6 with superannuation, and opportunities for community engagement, partnership

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification in environmental science, natural resource management, planning, engineering or a related field.
• Experience leading strategic planning or policy initiatives in coastal, environmental or natural asset management settings.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities while meeting deadlines and organisational objectives.
• Demonstrated experience in community engagement, facilitation and stakeholder consultation

Responsibilities

• Coastal strategies, policies and plans are developed, reviewed and implemented in alignment with relevant legislation and Council priorities.
• Strategic coastal projects and initiatives are delivered effectively within scope, time and budget.
• Community and stakeholder engagement supports informed decision-making and builds trust.
• Strong partnerships are maintained with government agencies, Traditional Owners, community groups and industry stakeholders to advance Council objectives.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Policy development

Project management

Environmental planning

Education

Environmental science degree

Planning degree

Engineering degree

Job description

Employment Status:Fixed-term (12 months).
Days & Hours of Work: 3 days, totaling22.8 hours per week.
Competitive Salary: Band 6 -$105,907.09pro-rata+ 12% superannuation.
Location: Corporate Centre in Sandringham, with the flexibility to work from home.

About Us

We are a passionate organisation, connected in our shared goal to be ‘sector leading’ in all that we do for the community and each other. Home to over 100,000 residents, Bayside City Council's enduring purpose is building extraordinary places, thriving communities, and better futures.

Bayside Council is an equal-opportunity employer committed to providing an accessible and safe working environment that embraces and values child safety, diversity, and inclusion. Our organisational strategy is made up of three priorities and we consider these in everything we do: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Customer Experience and Results Matter.

We want everyone to be as proud of what we are achieving – and excited about our future – as we are, and we are committed to working together to achieve this.

About the Role

The Coastal Planning and Project Officer is responsible for the planning and delivery of strategic coastal projects, policies, and initiatives that support the resilience and accessibility of Bayside's coast and foreshore. The role balances the diverse needs of residents and visitors who value the foreshore as a key contributor to Bayside's liveability, recreation, and natural environment.

This role sits in the Open Space and Recreation Department, City Services Division and reports directly to Coordinator Open Space and Environment.

You will be responsible for:

Coastal strategies, policies and plans are developed, reviewed and implemented in alignment with relevant legislation, Council priorities and best practice coastal management principles.

Strategic coastal projects and initiatives are delivered effectively, achieving agreed scope, time, budget, quality and stakeholder outcomes.

• Community and stakeholder engagement supports informed decision-making, builds trust and contributes to improved project and policy outcomes.
• Strong partnerships are maintained with government agencies, Traditional Owners, community groups, regional organisations and industry stakeholders to advance Council objectives.
• Coastal risks, emerging issues and opportunities are identified and proactively managed to support the long-term resilience of Bayside's coast and foreshore.

Key Selection Criteria

To be successful in this role, you will bring the following skills and competencies:

• Relevant tertiary qualification in environmental science, natural resource management, planning, engineering or a related field.
• Experience leading strategic planning or policy initiatives in coastal, environmental or natural asset management settings.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities while meeting deadlines and organisational objectives.
• Demonstrated experience in community engagement, facilitation and stakeholder consultation

Mandatory pre-employment requirements

• Be willing to undergo and complete a satisfactory criminal history check.
• Provide or obtain an employment-based Working with Children check.

What we can offer you in return

• A work life/balance through flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
• Generous leave provisions, including accrued time off, parental leave, three days of wellbeing leave per year, cultural and ceremonial leave, gender affirmation leave, plus the ability to purchase up to four weeks additional leave per year.
• Dedicated Staff Wellbeing programs, events and gym membership discounts.
• Learning and development opportunities so our people can grow and thrive.
• A Parkland surrounded office that is only short 500m stroll to the beach.
• Free onsite staff parking plus hybrid vehicles that employees can book for work related travel.

If you are ready to be part of our incredible organisation, and you think this role is the right fit for you, then we look forward to finding out more about you and what you would bring to this role.

If you would like to learn more about this opportunity or have any questions, please contact Paul Gibbson 03 9599 4***or via email ******@bayside.vic.gov.au

Bayside City Council prides itself on its values of Respect Each Other, Own It, Work Together and Find Better Ways.

Bayside City Council proudly acknowledges the Bunurong People of the Kulin Nation as the Traditional Owners and Custodians of this land, and we pay our respects to their Elders, past, present and emerging as well as all Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander community members with us today.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to an equitable, diverse and socially inclusive work environment. We actively encourage applicants with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage, people living with disability, LGBTIQA+ people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for this opportunity.