Senior Environment Officer
Albury City Council
Albury, Albury Area NSW
Environmental, Earth and Geosciences (Science and Technology)
Government - Local (Government and Defence)
Full time
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Working at Albury City is not just a job, you are connected to something much bigger.
Every position, every person, every department is here for our community and to make a difference to where we work, live and play. We are here to learn, to grown, to achieve and to create genuine connections within our community.
The Position
The Senior Environment Officer oversees the environmental management, planning, assessment and approvals functions within Council. With support from the Environmental Planners, the Senior Environmental Officer is responsible for environmental impact assessment and the determination of internal environmental approvals.
Working 35 hours per week with a fortnightly RDO
Flexible working arrangement
Come and work for an engaging and dynamic team
About us
We are the facilitator of a thriving, resilient and live able city full of opportunities, and the custodians of an environment like no other. We ensure Albury is a great place to live, work and invest.
Qualifications and experience
Tertiary qualifications in Science or Environmental Science/Planning or Environmental Management or related discipline.
Extensive experience in environmental science/management/planning including senior leadership positions.
Post graduate qualifications in related disciplines.
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Tasks and responsibilities
Oversee/supervise environmental planning, assessment and approvals function (Part 4 and Part 5 activities under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979).
Oversee the environmental advisory service in regards to strategic direction to ensure environmental outcomes underpin AlburyCity's strategies, policies and operating procedures.
Provide a first point of contact for technical advice to internal stakeholders on operational matters relating to environmental management and approvals.
Oversee/supervise the development and implementation of various environmental strategies and plans, policies and procedures in relation to environmental management.
Provide technical expertise and specialist liaison to facilitate cooperation with internal stakeholders, other government agencies, consultants, community groups, developers and the public regarding environmental planning matters.
Hours
Based on a 35 hour week, with actual days and times to be negotiated with the supervisor, with an RDO in accordance with Albury City's RDO guidelines.
Benefits
Live and work in a culture rich location minutes from the Murray River, just a short drive to one of Victoria’s best wine regions and with the ski fields so close you will be zooming down the mountains in under two hours.
Our employee benefits include professional development and flexible working conditions. Our conditions of employment support equal opportunities and an ethical, diverse, and inclusive workplace.
We also recognise and value your priorities beyond work. It’s important to us that you have a sustainable work–life balance, so we offer flexible working arrangements, a nine-day fortnight (full-time staff) and a range of leave options and support programs.
Albury City is committed to being a child safe organisation by creating cultures, adopting strategies and taking action to empower children. We work hard to keep them safe from harm because child safety is everyone’s responsibility.
This role closes on the 16 November 2025.
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Should you require any further information for this role email Anthony Dufty on Anthony.Dufty@alburycity.nsw.gov.au or call 0260435885.