Infrastructure and Operations - Major Projects | Science/ResearchLead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of environmental offset programsIdentify, assess, and mitigate environmental, operational, and financial risks associated with the offset programWhy Choose UsTownsville City Council is the largest local government authority in Northern Australia. We are committed to creating value by growing Townsville through driving economic diversity and generating an enriching lifestyle.Our organisation provides and maintains close to $9 billion worth of community assets including water and wastewater network and treatment plants, bridges, drainage, roads, waste management, community facilities, sporting venues and more.We contribute to an active lifestyle for our residents and visitors through events, providing recreational facilities, protecting the natural environment and heritage, while creating a mentally and physically healthy city.We are driving economic diversity and cultivating an enriching lifestyle, growing a city for this and future generations by building a vibrant, sustainable and innovative city.Council’s vision is for Townsville to be a connected, lifestyle driven and innovation focused city while continuing to deliver service excellence and to be led by our community to create an exciting today and future.Our Vision: A globally connected community driven by lifestyle and nature.Our Purpose: Grow TownsvilleOur Values: Safety, Excellence, Respect, Value, EnjoymentTownsville City Council is dedicated to creating a sustainable future for our community, protecting natural environments, and enhancing biodiversity. We are seeking an experienced and passionate Environmental Offset Program Manager to join our team and lead the management and delivery of our Environmental Offsets Land Strategy and broader environmental programs.About the RoleYou will play a pivotal role in ensuring the successful management and execution of the Council’s Environmental Offsets Land Strategy. This role is crucial to advancing our commitment to environmental sustainability, guiding the strategy from planning through to implementation. You will collaborate with stakeholders, and manage a portfolio of environmental projects, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and that we meet our environmental conservation goals.Key Responsibilities:Responsible for coordinating the delivery of the Council’s Environmental Offsets Land Strategy and the implementation of the Environmental Offsets Program, including coordination of the Environmental Offsets program related activities and resources.Liaise with State and Federal Government Departments and agencies in relation to the refinement of the Council’s Environmental Offset Program and the inclusion of policy updates and changes that will be required to deliver Environmental Offsets projects.Undertake short-, medium- and long-term planning for Environmental Offset land requirements for both internal and external Environmental Offset projects to identify current and future land requirements, and the delivery timeframes and costs associated with providing these.Support initiatives for building market capacity to support the Council with the delivery of Environmental Offsets projects, such as research and development and pilot projects.Develop, monitor and manage the Environmental Offsets Program Management Plan (EOPMP) including scope, schedule, budget, and quality.Monitor and manage the overall Environmental Offsets Program budget.About YouOur ideal candidate will have:A tertiary qualification and significant practical experience in environmental science, biodiversity, natural resources management, town planning, land resource economics or a related discipline.Thorough demonstrated working knowledge of Queensland and Commonwealth environmental land offsets requirements (experience in other states will be considered).Qualifications in project and/or program management and proven experience in implementing and delivering best practice principles (e.g. PMBOK) in relation to complex infrastructure or land management programs.Experience working across diverse stakeholder groups to deliver optimal project outcomes, including liaising with Government departments and agencies, multiple internal teams and functions, external organisations and community representatives.Understanding of Queensland Local Government structures, processes, legislation and requirements.Related experience in relevant legislation, policies, and standard operational procedures as they apply to biodiversity, natural resource management, environmental management and/or conservation land management is highly desirable.If you are a proactive and experienced environmental professional with a passion for sustainability and biodiversity conservation, we would love to hear from you.How to ApplyYour application can be submitted through the 'Apply' button. Please include a cover letter (maximum 2 pages), outlining how your skills, qualifications and experience would allow you to achieve success in this role. We also will require your resume and attached copies of any licences and qualifications as per the key requirements of the role.For further information review the Position Description.Closing Date: 11.45pm, Tuesday 29 April 2025What We OfferUp to 5 weeks annual leaveUp to 3 weeks Personal/Carers Leave14 weeks paid Parental LeaveDomestic and Family Violence LeaveLong Service Leave available pro rata after seven yearsSalary Sacrifice opportunitiesLearning and Development opportunitiesFitness Passport program offering discounted membership to selected gym, pool, and yoga facilitiesEmployee Loyalty Program offering discounts at selected local businessesEmployee Assistance Program* The Council contribution to employees' superannuation for contributing employees shall be 13.5% of the employees' ordinary time earnings subject to the employee contributing a minimum of 6% of their ordinary time earnings.We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive workplace where diverse styles, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, encouraged, and respected. People from diverse backgrounds (including but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people with diverse gender identities and sexualities, people from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disability, and veterans) are encouraged to apply!All successful candidates are required to undergo drug and alcohol testing as part of the recruitment process. Please be aware Townsville City Council has a ‘zero tolerance’ policy to drugs and alcohol in the workplace.If you need any adjustments to be made to the recruitment process or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements, please contact hr_recruitment@townsville.qld.gov.au or phone 07 4727 9004 for a confidential discussion.
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