$111K – 119K Total Remuneration Package
$98K – $105K Base Salary
Location: Caloundra
Vacancy No: 5982
Permanent - Full-time (start date 30 June 2025)
Applications close: 20 April 2025 2024 11:59pm AEST

Why work with us?

At Council, we’re proud of our region. We collaborate with community to achieve truly sustainable outcomes, enhance our enviable lifestyle, and create award-winning places and spaces that are uniquely Sunshine Coast. So, if you love it here as much as we do, and you want to shape our region for the future – you’ll want to join our team!

With the vision to be Australia’s most sustainable region - Healthy, Smart, and Creative, council is at the forefront of delivering a number of region-shaping projects that will see the region become a hub for innovation, entrepreneurship and creativity, along with opportunities and a lifestyle for all to enjoy.

About the Role

Environmental Operations branch is responsible for the preservation, management and enhancement of council’s diverse range of environmental and recreational assets and in partnership with our community, the rich biodiversity of the region’s landscapes. The branch plays an active role within council, liaising with other units, as well as with the community to maintain and deliver high quality environmental outcomes.

The Coastal Conservation and Planning Team Leader will be responsible to manage and support projects in relation to coastal conservation, coastal planning, obtain permits and approvals related to operational activities and capital projects, deliver community consultation and educational programs, facilitate community partnership development and assist with business and service planning for the Environmental Operations (EO) Branch

Key duties:

Provide leadership, direction and support to a multi-disciplinary Environmental Operations team, including but not limited to:

Create an environment that fosters team development and the personal/professional growth of individuals whilst consistently achieving results.

Contribute to the development of workforce and succession planning.

Establish and maintain Job Planning & Performance Reviews for all staff to develop and maintain a culture which demonstrates a strong commitment to workplace health and safety, risk management, continuous improvement and quality systems.

Make a proactive contribution to the development and implementation of initiatives of the Environmental Operations Leadership team, and

Work closely and in an integrated manner with others within the LaNA Group and other Groups as required.

Lead the provision of technical advice and undertake supporting investigations for the effective planning of a broad range of coastal and foreshore management issues including (but not limited to) beach erosion, beach nourishment, dredging activities, foreshore and dune management and restoration, and general coastal zone management.

Manage the delivery and efficient management of all coastal permits as they relate to both capital and operational programs, including whole of system coastal permits for Pumicestone Passage, Maroochy River and Mooloolah River.

Coordinate and manage environmental initiatives and programs including but not limited to: Coastal and Environmental Education programs, Beach Clean-Up program, Shorebird Conservation Program, urban bull shark management, invasive fish investigations, delivery of offsets (including blue carbon), marine and coastal fauna and flora management and climate related marine species migration.

About you

As a Coastal Conservation and Planning Team leader, you will:

Possess a formal relevant qualification (Degree) in a relevant field such as Environmental Engineering, Environmental Management, Environmental Science, Coastal or Environmental Planning, or Coastal Management, and/or relevant substantial experience.

Substantial knowledge of relevant Local, State and Federal Government Environmental Legislation and multi-agency permit process, with extensive demonstrated experience undertaking environmental evaluations, audits and reporting.

High level of knowledge associated with coastal fauna and flora management including seagrass, wader birds, bull sharks etc.

Proficiency in the preparation of professional business correspondence, reports, documents, and other communication with demonstrated ability to operate effectively with relevant business technologies including mobile devices, Microsoft office suite, and other online or electronic systems, applications and corporate reporting programs.

Current QLD. Construction Induction Card (White Card)

Current QLD. Working with Children Blue Card

Current Driver’s Licence ‘C’ class.

Our Culture & Employee Benefits

Council is committed to creating an inclusive, culturally diverse, healthy, skilled and dedicated workplace culture. As an employee you will enjoy a range of benefits and working styles to suit you:

· Wellbeing: Your wellbeing is important to us therefore we offer a number of different initiatives such as discounted health related memberships, fitness passport, employee assistance program and development opportunities.

· Flexibility: We know it is important to balance life and work, therefore we offer flexible working including a 9-day fortnight and a hybrid WFH model that help you be your best.

· Extras: Those extras make a difference therefore we offer salary packaging options on novated leases, superannuation, smartphones and devices. We also pay you 17.5% leave loading and generous Superannuation where council will contribute 12% Superannuation in addition to your 6% superannuation contribution.

How to apply

Your written application should include:

A 1-2 page cover letter demonstrating your ability to fulfil the mandatory and desirable requirements on the Position Profile. Keep the key responsibilities in mind when addressing this criteria; and

A current resume or curriculum vitae.

Once you have these two documents ready, click ‘Apply Now’ and follow the prompts to complete your application.

Further Information

Helpful information to assist you in completing your application is available on the Sunshine Coast Council website.

To learn more about Council’s vision and projects, you can view the Corporate Plan 2024-2028.

For specific enquiries contact Brad Wilson during business hours on 0418 581 032

We're working hard to create an inclusive workplace that reflects the diverse community we serve. If you require adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please reach out to the Recruitment Team [email protected].

At Sunshine Coast Council, we embrace differences in gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background including First Nations, disability, religion and sexual orientation. To deliver the best service to our region we want a workforce that reflects the diverse community that we serve. Sunshine Coast Council strongly encourages all suitable applicants to apply for this role.