Senior Biodiversity Officer: Conservation Partnerships

Scenic Rim Regional Council; Beaudesert; On-site; AUD 92,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Commuter Use Vehicle

Employer superannuation up to 13%

Job summary

Scenic Rim Regional Council is seeking a Senior Biodiversity Officer - Conservation Partnerships based in Beaudesert. The role focuses on leading voluntary conservation programs, coordinating landholder partnerships and environmental grants to deliver positive biodiversity outcomes.

You will mentor staff, engage with landowners and groups, and drive funding opportunities while ensuring alignment with council objectives. This role is full-time within Planning, Development and Environment.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Ecology and Environmental Management.
• Detailed knowledge of voluntary conservation programs (e.g., Land for Wildlife, Voluntary Conservation Agreements).
• Significant experience in environmental management or related field.
• Ability to rapidly understand conservation issues in a rural region.
• Must hold a C Class motor vehicle licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of Land for Wildlife and Voluntary Conservation Agreement programs with community groups and volunteers.
• Coordinate conservation projects, monitoring, reporting and budgeting.
• Provide expert advice to landholders affected by roosts and coordinate roost management activities.
• Lead Environmental Grants Programme, establish assessment panels and review procedures.
• Seek external funding and partnerships to enhance conservation initiatives.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Environmental program management

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Ecology and Environmental Management

Tools

C Class Licence

Job description

Scenic Rim Regional Council is seeking a Senior Biodiversity Officer - Conservation Partnerships based in Beaudesert. The role focuses on leading voluntary conservation programs, coordinating landholder partnerships and environmental grants to deliver positive biodiversity outcomes.

You will mentor staff, engage with landowners and groups, and drive funding opportunities while ensuring alignment with council objectives. This role is full-time within Planning, Development and Environment.