
Principal Environment Officer - Catchments and Coast
Noosa Shire Council
Posted 1 day ago
Principal Environment Officer – Catchments and Coast
Job No: ZZ1618 Location: Goodchap Street, Tewantin
Noosa Council is committed to our valued employees, and we celebrate diversity, health and well-being, work life balance and career progression. Come and join our supportive and progressive team as we deliver on our vision:
“Noosa Shire – different by nature”
The Opportunity
A rare opportunity exists to join one of Australia’s leading environmental local governments to lead the catchments and coastal programs within the shire.
Noosa Shire has a well-deserved international reputation for conservation and environmental sustainability spanning many decades of forward planning and commitment from the Council and community. This role is critical to lead current programs and initiate new programs that will build on this legacy.
This role leads a small expert team to deliver Noosa Council’s objectives for catchment management, coastal protection, community engagement and long-term sustainability of key environmental assets in the shire. The position has strong interactions with other Departments and Branches within Council and will provide strategic and technical advice across a broad range of projects relating to the role.
Vacancy Details
Position Status: Temporary Full Time (until 30 June 2027)
Department: Strategy and Environment
Branch: Environmental Services
Advertised: Internal and External
Position Remuneration: Level 7.1 ($108,063 Base annual salary) / ($122,659 Total remuneration package which is based on a permanent full-time employee and inclusive of 12% employer superannuation and 17.5% leave loading).
Closing Date: 11:59pm (AEST) Sunday, 22 June 2025
About You
The successful applicant will have a strong record of driving initiatives and strategies to address current and emerging issues and will be a strong advocate for conservation within council, the community and across other levels of government.
The Noosa Council Environment Team has a vibrant culture of support and passion for our work and the successful applicant will contribute to the strong team values.
Further information can be found on our website by clicking here.
Further Questions
Please contact Ben Derrick, Environmental Services Manager on (07) 5329 6254 / 0400 110 046 for any further information regarding the position.
About Noosa Shire Council
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