Greater Taree City Council

RECREATIONAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING JOB OPPORTUNITY AT GREATER TAREE CITY COUNCIL  

NATURAL RESOURCES AND RECREATIONAL PLANNING CO-ORDINATOR (Readvertised)

Are you looking for a self-motivating position without the hassles of having to be stuck in traffic every day?

Greater Taree, located three hours north of Sydney, midway between Port Macquarie and Forster, offers some of NSW’s greatest surf and most serene beaches; fresh and saltwater lakes; estuary and freshwater rivers; rainforests; mountains; waterfalls; as well as all the comforts of regional city living.

Greater Taree is the perfect relaxed coastal environment for YOU.  YOU will be part of a strong 240 person organisation and be a key member in a team of three responsible for developing and managing environmental and recreational projects incorporating planning and policy development, with community involvements.

Other duties include waterway infrastructure design and development and sourcing external funding for projects.

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

- Relevant tertiary qualifications in Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management Recreational Planning or demonstrated experience in these fields.
- Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing plans of management
- Supervision and time management of a small team

(see job description for complete criteria)

DESIRABLE CRITERIA

- Experience in conducting flora and fauna surveys
- Competency in the use of GIS
- Ability to conduct public workshops  

(see job description for complete criteria)

EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS

The position is currently rated at Grade 5 on Council’s Salary Structure and attracts an annual salary up to $68,000 per annum subject to experience and qualifications.  A leaseback vehicle is available in accordance with Council’s leaseback policy.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Prospective applicants may obtain the information package for the position by phoning the Engineering Department on (02) 6592 5352.

Job specific enquiries may be directed to the Manager Investigation & Design, Graham Schultz, on (02) 6592 5360.  Applications must address the essential and desirable criteria for the position in the job description.

Previous applicants need not reapply but will be considered for the position.

Applications

Applications should be marked “Confidential” and forwarded to the General Manager, Greater Taree City Council, PO Box 482, Taree by close of business on Friday 23 January 2009.  

GERARD JOSÉ
GENERAL MANAGER
2 PULTENEY STREET
TAREE

 

Courtesy of www.counciljobs.com  

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