Construction Management and Waterway Protection Officer

Why work with us?

At Council, we’re proud of our region. We collaborate with community to achieve truly sustainable outcomes, enhance our enviable lifestyle, and create award-winning places and spaces that are uniquely Sunshine Coast. So, if you love it here as much as we do, and you want to shape our region for the future – you’ll want to join our team!

With the vision to be Australia’s most sustainable region, council is at the forefront of delivering a number of region-shaping projects that will see the region become a hub for innovation, entrepreneurship and creativity, along with opportunities and a lifestyle for all to enjoy.

About the Role

The Development Services branch enables sustainable development for the community on the Sunshine Coast by working with industry stakeholders to achieve timely, customer focused development assessment services, advice and advocacy in the areas of planning, engineering, environment, landscape, building, plumbing and legislative compliance.

We are seeking a Construction Management and Waterway Protection Officer, who will be responsible for educating and improving construction management practices and levels of compliance within the development industry regarding erosion and sediment control (ESC) and to improve the water quality of our wetlands, waterways and ocean.

You will implement and provide high-level expert advice and problem solving on environmental matters governed by a range of legal frameworks, council planning scheme, and applicable local laws and policies.

You will develop and deliver education programs for the development industry to improve outcomes related to erosion and sediment control (ESC), and best practice construction management practices, and facilitate training and upskilling of other compliance staff within Council to equip and empower staff to proactively respond and enforce good construction management and erosion and sediment control (ESC) practices.

You will manage and undertake environmental investigations from complaints received by Council and prepare high quality reports for submission to Council, Council’s legal services and relevant reference groups.

About you

As a requirement of this role, possession of a recognised tertiary qualification or accreditation in environmental science, environmental engineering or natural resource management, or demonstrated application and experience in the workplace.

You will have the knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation, regulations, standards, policies, planning scheme and state government codes, with proven ability in providing solution focussed construction management and erosion and sediment control expertise and advice relating to development activity.

You will have demonstrated high level interpersonal and communication skills with particular emphasis on advocacy, liaison, consultation, building effective relationships and cohesive teams, negotiation, conflict resolution and assertiveness in order to research, analysis and evaluate complex issues as well as develop innovative strategies for their resolution.

Appointment to this position is subject to completion of a pre-employment medical assessment.

Our Culture & Employee Benefits

Council is committed to creating an inclusive, culturally diverse, healthy, skilled and dedicated workplace culture. As an employee you will enjoy a range of benefits and working styles to suit you:

• Wellbeing: Your wellbeing is important to us therefore we offer a number of different initiatives such as discounted health related memberships, fitness passport, employee assistance program and development opportunities. 
• Flexibility: We know it is important to balance life and work, therefore we offer flexible working including a 9-day fortnight and a hybrid WFH model that help you be your best.
• Extras: Those extras make a difference therefore we offer salary packaging options on novated leases, superannuation, smartphones and devices. We also pay you 17.5% leave loading and generous Superannuation where council will contribute 12% Superannuation in addition to your 6% superannuation contribution.

How to apply

Your written application should include:

• A 1-2 page cover letter demonstrating your ability to fulfil the mandatory and desirable requirements on the Position Profile. Keep the key responsibilities in mind when addressing this criteria; and
• A current resume or curriculum vitae.

Once you have these two documents ready, click ‘Apply Now’ and follow the prompts to complete your application.

Further Information

Helpful information to assist you in completing your application is available on the Sunshine Coast Council website.

To learn more about Council’s vision and projects, you can view the Corporate Plan 2024-2028.

For specific enquiries contact Paul Gallagher during business hours on 0437 448 177.

We're working hard to create an inclusive workplace that reflects the diverse community we serve. If you require adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please reach out to the Recruitment Team [email protected].

At Sunshine Coast Council, we embrace differences in gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background including First Nations, disability, religion and sexual orientation. To deliver the best service to our region we want a workforce that reflects the diverse community that we serve. Sunshine Coast Council strongly encourages all suitable applicants to apply for this role.