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Subject: BCC (E&D Vacancy) HABITAT BRISBANE SUPPORT OFFICER ($65k+ pa) Temporary full-time

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HABITAT BRISBANE SUPPORT OFFICER (596386) ß Click on job name to apply online

Req ID: 596386
Personnel Area: Brisbane Infrastructure
Branch: Program Planning and Integration
Salary Range: AUD $65,040 to $69,584 plus superannuation (Remuneration stated is for the full-time positions)

Work type: Temporary full-time

·         Help steer the rehabilitation of Brisbane’s natural areas

·         Provide support and coordinate the work for our bush-care volunteer groups

·         Assist with education in the field and through our community seminars

About Habitat Brisbane

This program helps community groups restore natural habitats in parks, remnant bushland, wetlands and along waterways. They also help to protect, monitor, and increase native flora and fauna populations, especially rare and threatened species.

Habitat Brisbane draw the community together and play an intrinsic role in removing weeds and rubbish, reducing illegal dumping via community awareness and education, re-establishing native bushlands, and improving attractiveness of the local area.

As outlined in the Brisbane Vision 2031, 40% of mainland Brisbane will be natural habitat.

Our dedicated officers assist with the running of the groups, provide advice on the environmental works required at the sites, and then prioritise and co-ordinate the type of work needed including help to educate.

This role

As a key contributor to the Habitat Brisbane Bush Care Program, you will work in partnership with this dedicated and passionate team focusing on community rehabilitation, onsite training on plants, herbicide treatments and overseeing workplace health and safety for our volunteers.

This role will require some work outside of normal business hours.

To be successful in the position you will have horticulture, land conversation and parks management knowledge as well as an outstanding customer service focus to contribute to citywide events. 

You will be supporting technical seminars, program events and assisting the supply of knowledge and services during working bees within the bushland environment. You will be outcome focused, supportive of change and can form strong relationships at all levels.

Key priorities include:

·         effective communication with key stakeholders, community groups and volunteers

·         co-ordination of rehabilitation and maintenance work in publicly owned natural areas

·         provision of technical advice and training on bushland rehabilitation and management matters

·         preparing field reports, files, and varied correspondence with proven ability to act on complaints and work requests

·         audit tools and maintenance of equipment.

To be successful you will have:

·         well-developed communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder relationship skills

·         strong coordination and time management skills to prioritise workloads to meet demands and deadlines

·         demonstrated knowledge of the use of and maintenance of tools, minor plant and equipment, and personal protective equipment to meet required workplace health and safety standards.

·         sound written communication and report writing skills

·         demonstrated ability to work well within a team.

Horticulture, land conversation and parks management knowledge will be highly regarded, including any relevant certificates or tertiary qualifications.

Working in Council means delivering excellent customer service to the people of Brisbane.  

How to apply:  Please read the Position Description in full and then click on the ‘Apply’ button below to complete your online application.  Please upload your current resume and one-page cover letter, addressed to Debra Powell, that demonstrates how you meet the requirements of this position.  This role requires a Criminal History Check, working with children Blue Card and “C” class driver’s licence before commencement.

Please note that you may be required to undertake a pre-employment medical assessment to assess your ability to perform the genuine occupational requirements of the role.

Duration: up to December 2022

Position description: CLICK HERE – see instructions below.

Benefits of working for Council: CLICK HERE

Council’s diverse and inclusive workforce helps make Brisbane a great place to live, work and relax.

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For more information: Please call Debra Powell, 07 3403 9424

Closing Date: 26th January at 11:55pm AES

Brisbane City Council is a multi-award winning accessible and inclusive workplace where our people represent the diverse communities we serve, are supported, and can feel safe. Council has been awarded Employer of the Year at the National Disability Awards and since 2018 has been recognised with ‘Gold Employer’ status from the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTI inclusion.

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