Coastline Rehabilitation Project Officer

Are you passionate about environmental restoration and looking to make a meaningful impact on the Capricorn Coast? We are seeking a motivated and capable Coastline Rehabilitation Project Officer to coordinate the delivery of several significant coastal recovery projects funded under the Tropical Cyclone Alfred Coastline Rehabilitation Grant. This is a unique opportunity to contribute directly to the restoration and long-term resilience of Livingstone Shire's beaches and coastal environments while working with a dedicated and passionate team

About the Role:

As the Coastline Rehabilitation Project Officer, you will:

• Lead and coordinate coastal rehabilitation projects funded through the Tropical Cyclone Alfred Coastline Rehabilitation Grant.
• Manage project planning, governance, delivery, reporting and grant compliance requirements.
• Oversee on-ground rehabilitation activities including dune restoration, erosion control, revegetation, sand nourishment and protection of coastal assets.
• Coordinate contractors, procurement processes, project budgets and risk management activities.
• Build strong relationships with funding bodies, contractors, community groups, residents and internal stakeholders to support successful project outcomes.
• Monitor and communicate project performance, prepare grant acquittals and contribute to future coastal resilience initiatives.
• Champion Council's values and contribute to a safe, inclusive and high-performing workplace.

What You Will Bring:

• Knowledge and experience in coastal and environmental management, including beach rehabilitation, erosion mitigation or disaster recovery programs.
• Demonstrated project management experience with the ability to successfully coordinate and deliver projects within budget, scope and timeframes.
• Experience managing project budgets, procurement processes, contracts and funding compliance requirements.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to work effectively with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent organisational and digital literacy skills, including experience using Microsoft Office and project management systems.
• Tertiary qualifications in environmental management, natural resource management, coastal management, project management or a related discipline, or significant relevant experience.
• Current C Class Driver Licence. 

Desirable

• Experience working within local government or the public sector.
• Practical experience delivering coastal rehabilitation, environmental restoration or dune management projects.
• Experience delivering disaster recovery or emergency response funded project