Project Support Officer - Environmental

Permanent Full-Time Position

$78,640.42 - $89,508.49 per annum + Superannuation

About us
Banana Shire Council is a thriving local government authority located in Central Queensland, Australia. We are dedicated to delivering high-quality services and infrastructure to our community, while also promoting sustainable development and environmental conservation. As an employer, we value diversity, innovation, and a collaborative work culture that empowers our employees to make a meaningful contribution to the region.

About the role
As a Project Support Officer – Environmental at Banana Shire Council, you will create, maintain, administer and provide timely and accurate project-based assistance on environmental related matters across all works projects undertaken by Council, in addition to providing general administrative support on projects as required. This full-time position is based in Biloela, Queensland, 4715.

What you'll be doing

• Supervise and support Project Support Officers.
• Undertake assessments of project sites to determine any environmental concerns/requirements and identify site-specific environmental hazards.
• Liaise with Council’s Environmental Officers and/or external environmental experts to obtain clearance/approvals for works in areas of environmental significance and other environmental related matters.
• Provide advice to Council’s Technical Services section regarding any environmental impacts/limitations of designs.
• Undertake the development of site-specific Environmental Management Plans.
• Undertake regular environment audits on maintenance and construction projects and provide information regarding outcomes to Council’s Infrastructure Management and Environmental Officers.
• Assist Infrastructure Management in the review and upgrading of all maintenance, construction and reporting processes to meet the requirements of environmental related matters.
• Initiate and complete all environmental reporting related to Infrastructure activities.
• Assist Infrastructure Management in the review and upgrading of all maintenance and construction quality management processes and reporting.
• Act as Project Support Officer on projects as required.
• Gain and maintain knowledge and understanding of relevant industry standards e.g. CMDG, Main Roads Specifications, etc.
• Participate in recruitment and inductions.
• Participate in Council’s internal audit process.
• Respond to enquiries as required and ensure a high level of professional service.
• Contribute to the promotion of the image of Council and the maximisation of good public relations.
• Liaise with clients, other Council staff, the public, consultants, utility and government authorities in the performance of duties, including providing and obtaining information.
• Undertake routine administrative tasks as required by the position e.g. timesheets.
• Assist senior staff to continuously improve work processes and develop new practices as required.
• Participate in training, exercises and response to disaster management and recovery as required.
• Undertake other relevant duties as directed, consistent with skills, competence and training.

What we're looking for

• Relevant experience in road construction and maintenance.
• Relevant experience in quality management of road construction and interpretation of construction specifications.
• Sound understanding of civil construction processes, or the ability to obtain.
• High level of oral and written communication skills, along with a high level of computer and keyboard skills, including working knowledge of MS Office Suite programs.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively under minimal supervision within a diverse team in an environment of change.
• Proven time management and organisational skills and demonstrated ability to efficiently and effectively adapt to change.
• Sound understanding of, and commitment to EEO and WHS principles and practices.

What we offer
At Banana Shire Council, we are committed to supporting the professional development and well-being of our employees.

Apply now for this exciting opportunity to be part of the Banana Shire Council team.