Remote-Eligible Environmental Assessments Officer

Careers at Council; Mudgee; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 79,000; Part time

Job summary

Mid-Western Regional Council is seeking an Environmental Assessments Officer for a permanent part‑time role (28 hours per week) to help protect the region’s environment and support sustainable infrastructure. You will provide specialist environmental advice, assess impacts, conduct site inspections, and collaborate with community and regulators across council projects and operations.

The role emphasizes hands‑on field work, environmental planning, and continuous improvement, with potential

Qualifications

• Degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Management, Ecology, Natural Resource Management or related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience in environmental assessment, management, planning, compliance or related field.
• Sound knowledge of environmental legislation, policy frameworks and assessment processes.
• Current Class C Driver Licence.
• Ability to build positive relationships and work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.
• General Construction Induction Card (White Card).
• Working with Children Check or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Assess Council capital projects, development proposals and operational activities from an environmental perspective.
• Provide specialist environmental advice to support sustainable decision‑making.
• Undertake environmental assessments, site inspections, monitoring and investigations.
• Contribute to environmental planning, compliance and risk management.
• Assist with environmental management plans, strategies and programs.
• Work with community members, stakeholders and regulatory authorities.
• Provide practical advice and solutions to support positive environmental outcomes.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and Council’s strategic environmental objectives.

Skills

Environmental assessment

Environmental management

Planning

Compliance

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Degree in Environmental Science/Management/Ecology/Natural Resource Management

Tools

Class C Driver Licence

White Card

WWCC

Job description

Mid-Western Regional Council is seeking an Environmental Assessments Officer for a permanent part‑time role (28 hours per week) to help protect the region’s environment and support sustainable infrastructure. You will provide specialist environmental advice, assess impacts, conduct site inspections, and collaborate with community and regulators across council projects and operations.

The role emphasizes hands‑on field work, environmental planning, and continuous improvement, with potential