Environmental Operations Coordinator

Environmental Operations Coordinator

About the team

Lead a collaborative and innovative team of 5 environmental scientists who provide support to operations, maintenance, and construction teams in managing high-risk environmental activities. Be part of a high performing team that are dedicated to ensuring compliance with legislation and enhancing environmental performance.

About your new role

In this leadership role you will provide expert technical advice, support, and training to the team regarding effective environmental management. You will be leading environmental monitoring programs and incident response activities, supporting infrastructure teams by ensuring compliance with environmental regulations and authorities. You will coordinate regulatory reporting, develop environmental improvement plans, and maintain environmental management systems to achieve and surpass environmental goals and best practice sustainability objectives.

For more information on the key deliverables of this position, view the position brief by clicking the paperclip icon in the top right corner of this screen.

We're looking for people who have:

You are an individual who has a strong interest in the environment and are passionate about mentoring and guiding a team towards delivering best practice environmental outcomes.

Additionally, you will have:

• Environmental knowledge around legislation, legal requirements, waste and resource management, water and sewerage and/or construction management
• Skills in building strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders
• Experience in process and business improvement initiatives aligned with environmental goals
• A Bachelor Degree of Environmental Science (Management) or Equivalent Knowledge

If you are eager to make a positive impact by mentoring others in this fulfilling environmental role, we want to hear from you! 

Be part of shaping the Gold Coast's future

The Gold Coast is inspired by lifestyle and driven by opportunity. We are the second largest Council in Australia.

As a 5-star employer of choice, we care about being the most flexible government organisation in Australia. We have a range of benefits to help you create the right balance:

• 9-day fortnight
• Flexible work arrangements to suit your lifestyle, including hybrid/work from home options, flexible working hours and locations
• Personal and professional development courses
• Access to 350+ fitness facilities through Fitness Passport / Low cost on-site gym membership
• 4 free confidential counselling sessions a year for you or an immediate family member
• 1 free nutritionist and financial advice session per year

We pride ourselves on our shared mission of being a high-performing, customer-focused organisation which delivers value-for-money services to the community. We're committed to creating a diverse workplace and inclusive culture.

How to apply

For more information, view the position brief by clicking the paperclip icon in the top right corner of this screen.

Click 'Apply' to submit your online application. Upload your Resume with a Cover Letter (of no more than 2 pages) outlining how your skills, experience and personal attributes would allow you to achieve success in this role.

Documents needs to be less than 2MB in size and PDF format is preferred. If you encounter technical issues when applying, please email recruitment@goldcoast.qld.gov.au

Our selection process may include a one-way video interview via Criteria, a face-to-face or virtual interview via Microsoft Teams, reference checks via Xref and additional checks including police checks, employment history checks, qualification checks, pre-employment medical reviews and drug and alcohol testing.

Please note applications for all of our vacancies close at 10.30pm on the listed closing date.

The City of Gold Coast is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are committed to supporting an environment where all employees, regardless of their differences or similarities, feel valued, respected and supported. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander persons are encouraged to apply.