Drive meaningful environmental outcomes by delivering high‑impact projects and services that support Council’s Sustainability and Environment goals, protecting and improving our natural environment for current and future communities.
About the role:
- Be at the heart of Council’s environmental work, contributing to delivery of conservation projects including the Tweed Coast Koala Plan of Management habitat restoration program, to make a real difference across the Shire.
- Thrive in a fast‑paced, varied role that values attention to detail, adaptability, and a proactive approach to getting things done.
- Deliver positive client experiences by supporting service delivery across multiple functions within the Unit.
- Work as part of a supportive, high‑performing team, stepping in to assist colleagues during peak periods and high‑priority workloads.
- Enjoy a dynamic working environment with the opportunity to work across Council offices, depots, and sites throughout the Shire, experiencing the region firsthand as part of your role.
What's on offer:
- a permanent, part time position - 23.25 hrs per week
- a base salary ranging from $46.15 per hour with competency-based increments up to $54.66 per hour, plus 12% super
- training and development opportunities
- flexible work options for a healthy work/life balance
- generous employment conditions (we have too many to list - click here for more).
We are seeking:
- An environmental professional with tertiary qualifications in Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, or a related discipline.
- Proven experience delivering land management and natural resource projects, including site assessments, surveys, restoration planning, and performance monitoring.
- Strong knowledge of local flora and fauna, including threatened species, endangered ecological communities, and key threatening processes.
- Practical experience applying biodiversity conservation, sustainable agriculture, and/or threatened species management principles in real‑world programs.
- An excellent communicator with strong written and verbal skills, capable of engaging landholders, negotiating outcomes, and resolving conflict to drive sustainable land management.
- A proactive and tech‑savvy professional with experience securing and managing grants, supervising consultants and contractors, and using tools such as GIS, data management systems, and common office applications.
About us:
- Located on the picturesque far North Coast of NSW, bordering the Gold Coast.
- The Tweed is a vibrant, diverse location offering a lifestyle near the water, in a rainforest or on a farm.
- Tweed Shire Council is committed to employment equity and diversity and encourages applications from people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds in both traditional and non-traditional roles. We provide workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options.
- Join an employer of choice. Professionals Australia (Local Government Engineers’ Association) has named Council the 2021 and 2025 Employer of Choice for our great employment practices within NSW local government.
Where it's located:
This position is based in Murwillumbah and can be directed to work from any Council work site.
Position closes:
Friday, 1 May 2026 at 12 noon sharp (NSW time). Late applications will not be permitted.
OFFICE USE ONLY
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