About the Role

We're looking for an Environmental Project Officer to lead environmental compliance across all stages of infrastructure projects, providing expert advice to stakeholders and ensuring best practice management. From assessments and audits to approvals and cultural heritage applications, your work will make a real impact.

What You'll Do

• Champion environmental and cultural compliance for City projects
• Provide guidance on legislation and approvals
• Conduct assessments, audits, and prepare reports
• Build strong relationships with internal teams and external agencies

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or related discipline
• Experience in environmental assessment and compliance
• White Card and Class C Driver's Licence
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills

What's on offer?

• Competitive Salary in the range of $102 - 107K, depending on your capabilities and experience
• 12% superannuation
• Permanent Full Time 35 hours per week
• Flex time, flexible work arrangements and generous leave entitlements!
• Numerous benefits as outlined here!

About us

The City of Coffs Harbour strives to ensure the community and visitors can enjoy and grow the City's opportunities. We empower our people to innovate and work collaboratively with accountability and respect at the core of our approach. This is an excellent opportunity to be a part of a dynamic organisation and a thriving community in one of NSW's most beautiful regions. Check out the benefits of living on the Coffs Coast

Want to chat?

Please reach out to Brad Ventura, Section Leader Asset Services on brad.ventura@chcc.nsw.gov.au or via phone 02 6648 4612 to discuss the role in more detail.

If you have any queries around or rquire specific assistance or adjustments with any aspect of the application/recruitment process, please reach out to our Talent Acquisition Team via email at recruitment@chcc.nsw.gov.au

Want to apply?

The application process and further details, including the Position Description, can be found below.

Applications are to be submitted by 9pm (AEST, NSW) on the advertised closing date.

The City of Coffs Harbour is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and respectful workplace based on the principles of employment equity and diversity. We actively encourage applications from individuals from diverse backgrounds, regardless of race, religion, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, age, veteran or disability status.