Natural Areas Project Planner

Nrmjoenvironmental Jobs, Nrm; Newcastle-Maitland; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Leave entitlements

Long service leave

Paid parental leave

Defence service leave

PSCare Day

Employee assistance program

Health and wellbeing program

On-site parking

On-site café

Job summary

PSC seeks a Natural Areas Project Planner to lead our 3-year SRV 'Nurturing Nature' program from PSC Administration Building, Raymond Terrace. You will plan, manage and communicate on-ground environmental works, including bush regeneration and habitat enhancement, coordinating contractors and partners.

The role requires a degree in conservation or related field, experience with natural resource projects, and strong project management, GIS and MS Office skills.

Qualifications

• Degree in Conservation, Ecology, or related field.
• Experience with bushland maintenance techniques and equipment.
• Ability to co-develop and implement natural area works programs.
• Team player with strong self-management.
• Experience planning natural resource management and habitat projects.
• Strong project management including contractor oversight, budgets and procurement.
• Proficient in GIS mapping and Microsoft Office.
• Hold a current Driver Licence and White Card.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and delivery of natural area works programs.
• Coordinate contractors and manage budgets and procurement.
• Monitor, report and communicate project performance.

Skills

Contractor management

Budget management

Tendering

Project coordination

GIS mapping

MS Office

Driver Licence

White Card

Education

Degree in Conservation Land Management

Tools

GIS software

Microsoft Office

Job description

A great lifestyle in a treasured environment, this is life at PSC!

The opportunity

Make a lasting impact on our local environment by leading our exciting and high-profile natural area conservation projects. Council manages over 1000 Ha of unique and sensitive natural areas in Port Stephens. As our Natural Areas Project Planner, you will be accountable for the delivery of our ambitious 3-year Special Rate Variation (SRV) 'Nurturing Nature' natural area works program. Reporting directly to the Environmental Operations Team Leader, you'll take the reins on planning, project managing, and communicating the delivery of vital on-ground environmental works, from large-scale bush regeneration and habitat restoration projects through to threatened species habitat enhancement works, site action planning and contractor management.

If you are a collaborative project manager who loves natural resource management, excels at contractor coordination, and wants to turn strategic plans into thriving animal corridors and protected ecosystems, we'd love to have you on board.

• This is a temporary opportunity ending July 2029- working full-time 35 hours / week + access to a flexible working arrangement.
• Base Salary Range: $85,497 - $100,587 pa based on 35 hours / week + 12% superannuation + $20,138 Motor Vehicle Allowance + $2,562 Retention AllowanceTotal Remuneration Package (including Super and Allowances): $121,182 - $138,083 pa.
• You will be working from PSC Administration Building, Raymond Terrace.
• The key responsibilities within this role are listed within the .

We're all about putting the right people, in the right role! Here's what we're looking for:

• A degree qualification in Conservation Land Management, Ecology, Natural Resource Management, Conservation Biology, Environmental Management, Environmental Science, or a related field .
• Experienced in the use of bushland maintenance techniques & equipment.
• Enjoy being empowered to contribute to co-develop, and implement natural area works programs.
• A motivated, team player who is responsible for achieving high-quality outcomes, through self-management and working as part of a large team.
• Proven experience planning and delivering natural resource management, bush regeneration, or habitat restoration projects.
• Strong skills in project management including managing contractors, budgets, procurement, and tendering, alongside monitoring, reporting and communicating performance.
• Solid computer literacy, including hands-on experience with GIS mapping systems and Microsoft Office.
• A current Driver Licence and a WorkCover General Induction (White Card).

This is life at PSC!

• Work/Life balance with generous leave entitlements, flexible work options and leave in lieu .
• Long service leave when you've been with us for just over 5 years.
• Health & Wellbeing leave to recharge when you need it .
• Industry leading Paid Parental Leave accessible for all employees - regardless of how you became a parent, we offer 14 weeks that can be taken within 2 years from the birth, adoption, or long-term foster care of your child.
• Access to Defence Service Leave for Reservists continuing their defence service.
• PSCare Day available to all employees to take in addition to your regular leave entitlements.
• Confidential support (including mental health) through our employee assistance program.
• Award winning health and wellbeing program PSCare, Workers Health Initiative with access to a broad range of gyms in the area, and discounted health insurance.
• Free parking on site and a convenient local shopping centre.
• Coffee and food to keep you sustained at our on-site café.
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Enough about us, we want to hear about you! So tell us about

• Why you want this role and how it aligns with your career goals?
• Describe an environmental or natural area project you successfully led, including the key factors that contributed to its success.