Environmental Protection Officer

Permanent full-time, 35 hours per week

Salary from $96294.92- $104230.40 per annum + 11.5% superannuation

Award and superannuation increase from July 2025

Generous professional development opportunities

About us:
We are not your usual, we are upbeat, resourceful and determined. Our staff and community are at the core of what we do, looking for ways to work together and support each other. Naturally welcoming, we share good-natured humour and positivity. We aim to inspire a sense of possibility and create opportunities for all by rolling up our sleeves. Our workplace is agile and flexible, keeping ahead of the times. Be a part of it, let’s get something started.

Campbelltown City Council is an ambitious and innovative organisation in a rapidly growing city that is ideally located with easy access to key public transport and road links. Boasting extensive bushland areas along the Georges River, contrasted with vibrant city centres, Campbelltown City has been identified as a key strategic centre for the Macarthur region. Providing a range of services and facilities to a diverse community, we have a cohesive and collaborative culture that thrives on having a positive impact.

The Natural Areas Team is responsible for delivering on ground environmental works including bush regeneration and pest species management, developing strategy and policy to guide projects and programs, providing education and awareness to a diverse community and enhancing livability of the Campbelltown city.

About the role:
We are currently seeking an Environmental Protection Officer. In this role you will be responsible for developing, managing, delivering and reporting on pest species management and bush regeneration programs. The role also includes the planning of work programs, inspection and compliance activities under the Biosecurity Act 2015, reviewing of development applications and undertaking monitoring works for pest species. The role is suited to a friendly, hardworking and honest person who is passionate, focused and driven to improve the local environment.

The successful candidate will demonstrate the following key skills and attributes:

Relevant tertiary qualifications in bushland management, bush regeneration or similar.

Extensive understanding of the local environment and environmental related issues.

Experience in preparation of reports, policies, contracts, budgets, tenders and grant applications.

Knowledge and experience in the application of relevant legislation including the Biosecurity Act 2015.

Knowledge of and experience in natural resource management specifically pest species management and bush regeneration in an urban environment.

Well-developed conflict resolution, mediation and negotiation skills.

Commitment to living our values of respect, integrity, teamwork, trust and optimism. It is through respect, integrity and teamwork that we build trust and create optimism for Campbelltown’s future.

As a member of our friendly and passionate team, you’ll receive the following benefits:

Permanent full-time, 35 hours per week

Salary from $96294.92- $104230.40 per annum + 11.5% superannuation

Award and superannuation increase from July 2025

Mobile phone

Flexible work conditions

Generous leave provisions

Generous professional development opportunities

Fortnightly pay

Staff car park

Key contact: For further information on this position, please contact Will Shaw, Acting Coordinator of Natural Areas on 4645 4400.

Applications close: Sunday 29 June 2025.

Sound like you? Apply now!

Applicants are required to undergo a comprehensive employment screening process, which may include but is not limited to reference, identity, working with children checks, and medical checks. Employment offers are contingent upon successful clearance of all these checks.

Campbelltown City Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and values the unique contributions of all people. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability are encouraged to apply.

Council also recognises the skills and attributes of veterans and welcomes applications from ex-service personnel.