NaturallyGC Officer

NaturallyGC Officer

About the team

Located within the Environment Heritage and Resilience Department, the Natural Areas Conservation team are responsible for the day-to-day management and conservation of a 13,000-hectare estate and increasing community awareness of our unique environment. This incorporates the delivery of the  NaturallyGC program which provides opportunities for the community to connect with nature through activities and events that focus on conservation, education and awareness through tree planting, citizen science, nature-based recreation, kids holiday programs, and much more. 

About your new role

Utilize your event management skills to plan and execute program activities, handle administrative duties such as customer inquiries and venue bookings and create promotional content. You will work in a collaborative team to plan and deliver key community events like the NaturallyGC Holiday Programs and the Naturally Gold Coast Festival. 

You are an individual who has a strong interest in the environment and are passionate about sharing your knowledge by facilitating educational displays and presentations and seeking out new partnership opportunities.  

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:

• High level communication and interpersonal skills and community engagement experience 
• Experience applying project and/or event management skills to develop and deliver educational programs/events 
• Organised and work well in a fast-paced team, where you can work autonomously to prioritise tasks and meet program-specific deadlines 
• Have a strong interest in the environment and keep up with emerging nature-based trends and are passionate about sharing your knowledge with the community 
• The ability to work on weekends as required 
• You have a degree or certificate in either event management and/or Certificate III Conservation and Land Management, Environmental Science, or relevant experience in coordinating and delivering environmental education programs, or event management experience 
• Experience performing administrative tasks, using a variety of software, including SAP, Outlook, data, Excel, Eventbrite, Campaign Monitor and developing digital content is highly desirable 

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
• Access to 350+ fitness facilities through Fitness Passport for you and your family
• Free parking
• CEO recognition program
• Work within a fun, friendly supportive team that promotes a healthy work-life balance
• Opportunities to undertake training and upskill
• Opportunities to work overtime and earn extra via applicable allowances

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.