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Vacancy Number - ER1810

Position Title - Natural Areas Activation Officer

Employment Status - Permanent Full Time - 9 day fortnight

Department - Environment Heritage and Resilience

Location - Merrimac QLD 4226

Award Classification - Stream A Level 6

Salary - $97,707 - $103,980

Hours - 36 hours per week

About the team

The Natural Areas Conservation (NAC) business unit is responsible for the day-to-day management and presentation of a 14,000-hectare estate rich in biodiversity. Our dedicated team protects, enhances, and promotes the City’s conservation reserves that stretch from the McPherson Range to Southern Moreton Bay

About your new role

As our new Natural Areas Activation Officer, you will play a key role in delivering and maintaining high-quality, sustainable infrastructure that showcases and preserves the City’s natural areas. The assets you build and maintain will directly support the conservation of the City’s green spaces, contributing to the enhancement of the Gold Coast lifestyle. By fostering a collaborative approach, you will help activate and manage the City’s conservation estate, taking a central role in driving the success of high-profile projects within the Natural Areas Conservation portfolio. This is a unique opportunity to combine field-based project work with strategic input into the future of our natural areas.

We're looking for people who have:

We are looking for a candidate who brings a unique blend of project management skills and a strong commitment to environmental stewardship, including:
• Proven experience managing projects and programs related to nature conservation or environmental management.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage and collaborate effectively with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong report writing and documentation skills.
• Graduate Certificate in Project Management, or equivalent experience.
• Bachelor of Science, Environmental Science, or equivalent experience in natural area management is highly desirable.

Why join us?
• Work on meaningful nature-based recreation projects.
• Contribute to the sustainable activation of the City’s green spaces.
• Join a dedicated team committed to preserve the unique biodiversity of the Gold Coast.

Be part of shaping the Gold Coast's future

The Gold Coast is inspired by lifestyle and driven by opportunity. We are the second largest Council in Australia.

We care about being the most flexible government organisation in Australia and we have a range of benefits to help you create the right balance:

9-day fortnight

Flexible work arrangements to suit your lifestyle, including hybrid/work from home options, flexible working hours and locations

Personal and professional development courses

Access to 350+ fitness facilities through Fitness Passport

4 free confidential counselling sessions a year for you or an immediate family member

1 free nutritionist and financial advice session per year

We pride ourselves on our shared mission of being a high-performing, customer-focused organisation which delivers value-for-money services to the community. We're committed to creating a diverse workplace and inclusive culture.

How to apply

Click 'Apply' to submit your online application. Upload your Resume with a Cover Letter (of no more than 2 pages) outlining how your skills, experience and personal attributes would allow you to achieve success in this role.

Documents needs to be less than 2MB in size and PDF format is preferred. If you encounter technical issues when applying, please email [email protected]

Our selection process may include a one-way video interview via Criteria, a face-to-face or virtual interview via Microsoft Teams, reference checks via Xref and additional checks including police checks, employment history checks, qualification checks, pre-employment medical reviews and drug and alcohol testing.

Closing Date - Wednesday 11th June 2025

Please note applications for all of our vacancies close at 10.30pm on the listed closing date.

The City of Gold Coast is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are committed to supporting an environment where all employees, regardless of their differences or similarities, feel valued, respected and supported. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander persons are encouraged to apply.