Environmental Programs Officer

Job No: BYR373

Location: Mullumbimby, NSW

Employment Status: Full-time

No. of Vacancies: 1

Closing Date: 10 Aug 2020 AEST

The Byron Shire offers pristine beaches, diverse lifestyles, a magnificent natural environment and a subtropical climate. Byron Shire Council has a high performance, collaborative culture and we value our employees. We provide a rewarding and flexible working environment and celebrate our values of:

• We lead with enthusiasm and purpose
• We are open, honest and respectful
• We foster well-being and creativity
• We achieve our goals and succeed together

We are looking for: 

A qualified and experienced Environmental Programs Officer to join our resource recovery Team. If you are considering looking for an exciting opportunity with a Council, then this may be the role for you! We have passion and enthusiasm and are looking for like-minded people to join us on this journey.

The successful candidate will meet all the criteria set out in the Position Description for the role.  The position is responsible for the development, implementation and support of environmental management and safety management systems and programs associated with Council’s resource recovery strategies, plans and operations.

We offer:

• Full-time permanent position (35 hours per week).
• Salary and Conditions will be in accordance with the NSW Local Government (State) Award with an appointment at a salary in the range of $1,393.60 to $1,614.70 per week (dependent upon skills and experience)
• Other benefits include 9.5% superannuation, education and training support, flexible work hours and an attractive salary packaging scheme. 

Location:

This position is based between two locations.  Myocum and Mullumbimby, however Council can require you to work from other work sites as required for operational reasons.

Contact:

Danielle Hanigan - Team Leader - Resource Recovery & Quarry 0266267084 - Business Hours 

Closing Date: 

Monday, 10th August, 2020 9am (NSW time).  Late applications will not be permitted.

Position Description:

Download the Environmental Programs Officer Position Description Here.

We believe in diversity, inclusion and equality and are committed to ensuring that our workplaces are a reflection of our community. We recognise the benefits that diversity and inclusion brings, and in turn encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities and identities to apply for our vacancies.

We are open to discussing flexible working arrangements and encourage our people to explore new ways of working – including part-time, job-share or working from different locations. Everyone can ask about it.

We strongly encourage applications from people with disability and will provide reasonable adjustments in our recruitment process and in the workplace. If you need an adjustment during the recruitment process, please call or email the contact person listed below, and also advise us of your preferred method of communication. 

Pre-Employment Screening Process:

• Reference Checks: Referees will preferably be your current or most recent supervisor and must be able to comment directly on your abilities in a work situation. If you have any objection to this action, your concerns should be raised in your application and be discussed with the Selection Panel.
• Functional Health Assessment: If applicable, the functional health assessment evaluates your physical and functional capacity against the physical demands necessary to safely perform the job for which you have applied. 

• Background Screening: If applicable,Background checks verify the information you have provided in your application, and where applicable, also check for relevant criminal history. Checks may also include, for example, a confirmation of your employment history, qualifications/tickets and working with children clearance.

How To Apply:

Please note: Once you start your online application you cannot save and return to it later.  You must use your own email address and not one used previously by another person that has applied for a position with Council.

Being mindful of diversity and inclusion we have provided 2 options to apply for the position.

Option 1 - Written Application

You may wish to prepare your responses in a Word document, and then COPY and PASTE into the fields below.  

Step 1: Fill out our online application form below. Once you have completed all the questions, click 'Next'

Step 2: Attach your resume/CV and a cover letter (optional). Once you have attached your document/s click 'Next'.

Step 3: Please review your application and confirm everything is correct. Click 'Confirm' to send your completed application.

 You will receive an email to confirm your application has been received. 

Option 2 - Audio File Application

Step 1: Scroll down and review the Questions that you are required to answer. 

Step 2: Record an audio file of your responses and save the file (the file must be in an MP3 format and less than 50MB). Please note that all questions with a drop box or a check box as well as the reference checks details can not be answered via audio file and must be completed below.

Step 3: Fill out the Personal Details section and the questions that can not be completed by audio file on the application form below. For all of the Questions where you are responding via audio file, type the response “audio file”.  Once you have completed all the questions, click 'Next'

Step 4: Attach your resume/CV, a cover letter (optional) and your audio file.  Once you have attached your documents click 'Next'.

Step 5: Please review your application and confirm everything is correct. Click 'Confirm' to send your completed application.

You will receive an email to confirm your application has been received.