Team Leader Environmental Services

Careers at Council; Coffs Harbour City Council; On-site; AUD 118,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flex time

New office location

Enhanced salary package

Job summary

The City of Coffs Harbour is seeking a Team Leader Environmental Services to provide leadership and strategic direction for environmental and cultural heritage services that support the City's infrastructure program.

You will lead environmental management, navigate compliance and approvals, and guide projects that balance community needs with environmental stewardship. A newly created leadership role offers the chance to shape the future of environmental services across the City.

Qualifications

• Qualified environmental professional with experience delivering environmental assessment and cultural heritage outcomes in infrastructure delivery.
• Strong leadership experience and knowledge of environmental legislation and approvals processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead environmental and cultural heritage outcomes across the City's infrastructure program.
• Provide leadership, technical oversight and strategic direction for environmental services.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to balance community needs with environmental stewardship.

Job description

• Lead environmental and cultural heritage outcomes across the City's diverse infrastructure program.
• Step into a newly created leadership role and help shape the future direction of environmental services.
• Join a values-driven organisation and make a lasting impact on community and environmental outcomes.

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity to step into a newly created leadership position within the Asset Services Section. As Team Leader Environmental Services, you will provide leadership, technical oversight and strategic direction for environmental and cultural heritage services that support the City's infrastructure program.

Working collaboratively across the organisation and with external stakeholders, you will champion best-practice environmental management, guide compliance and approvals processes, and play a key role in delivering projects that balance community needs with environmental stewardship. This role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact while helping shape the future direction of environmental services across the City.

Please refer to the Position Description for a more detailed understanding of the role.

About you

You are a qualified environmental professional with experience delivering environmental assessment and cultural heritage outcomes in an infrastructure, project delivery or similar environment. With proven leadership experience and a strong understanding of environmental and cultural heritage legislation, you provide practical advice, build strong stakeholder relationships and are passionate about delivering sustainable outcomes for the community.

What’s on offer?

• Competitive Salary (from $117,586.13 to 123.774,87 p/a) depending on your capabilities and experience + 12% superannuation
• An enhanced salary package may be available for an outstanding candidate
• Permanent Full Time 35 hours per week
• Brand new office location at Yarrila Place!
• Flex time, flexible work arrangements and generous leave entitlements!
• Numerous benefits as outlined here!

About us

The City of Coffs Harbour strives to ensure the community and visitors can enjoy and grow the City’s opportunities. We empower our people to innovate and work collaboratively with accountability and respect at the core of our approach. This is an excellent opportunity to be a part of a dynamic organisation and a thriving community in one of NSW's most beautiful regions.Check out the benefits ofliving on theCoffs Coast

Applications are to be submitted by 9pm (AEST, NSW) on the advertised closing date.

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The City of Coffs Harbour is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and respectful workplace based on the principles of employment equity and diversity. We actively encourage applications from individuals from diverse backgrounds, regardless of race, religion, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, age, veteran or disability status.