Environmental Officer

Our open secret : As part of DRNSW you can have it all. You can deliver with impact, connect to what matters and live your way. We work hard every day to create thriving communities across regional NSW that will have an impact for generations to come. We are excited that you want to be part of this movement.

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Working in a competitive commercial environment, the role of

• Environmental Construction Supervisor
• with the Soil Conservation Service (SCS) is responsible for the on-site delivery of environmental and earthworks projects for clients, with a focus on erosion control, soil and water management, site remediation, fire trail / track construction and creek restoration.
• To Do This You Will
• Oversee the daily on-site running of environmental construction projects and programs, including the on-site supervision for junior field staff and contractors.
• Assist senior staff to investigate, develop and scope solutions for natural resource management issues.
• Ensure project quality and safety, whilst also assisting to maintain budgets and project resources.
• Professionally represent and promote the SCS to help develop effective partnerships with internal staff and contractors.
• Work as a colleague with teams and areas to resource projects with a whole of area team approach.
• Some of the locations we have work available include
• Sydney
• Hornsby, Parramatta, Windsor, Cronulla.
• Hunter
• Newcastle, Central Coast, Morpeth & Upper Hunter areas.
• About You

To be successful you'll need to be someone who can successfully supervise and deliver environmental construction projects and programs. You'll also need to have computer literacy and great communication skills.

Experience and / or knowledge in plant operations and costing projects is also desirable - but what's more important is your ability to supervise others and deliver projects on time, within scope and on budget.

While safety needs to remain your number one priority, our focus is high-quality project delivery, and demonstrated experience in delivering efficiencies whilst maintaining standards will be highly regarded.

A current NSW driver licence combined with the willingness and ability to travel across NSW (including overnight stays) is also required.

For more information you can download the role description.

• Come and work for the Soil Conversation Service - NSW's most trusted environmental services and project management consultancy provider.
• How to Apply

A career with the Soil Conservation Service is waiting for you! Simply submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining how your skills and experience match what we are looking for. We will then get back in touch after the closing date.

To learn more about the role, please contact Joss Hawling, Sydney Area Manager on 0457 509 204 or Shanin Long, Environmental officer on 0418 471 601.

• Additional Information
• A talent pool will be created from this recruitment action for ongoing and temporary roles of the same standard that become available for filling over the next eighteen months. The successful applicants in these roles may be required to undergo a police check, health assessment and other assessments as required._
• Who is the Department of Regional NSW? Why work for us?

We work hard every day to support and grow thriving communities across regional NSW that will have a positive impact on generations to come. Our goal and open secret is always to be a trusted local partner and problem-solver working deeply in community.

As part of our team, you will be able to :

• Deliver with impact.
• You are empowered and trusted to create impact through exposure to cutting edge projects and research, career defining opportunities, and get to be part of a team creating sustainable solutions that will leave a legacy.
• Connect to what matters.
• We are all about forming deep community relationships, fostering our passionate and connected teams. It is central to our work to support a true sense of belonging across the team.
• Live your way.
• From bringing your whole self to work, through to designing flexibility, that fits you and the team, at Regional NSW you will be able to find the balance that works for you.

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