Senior Environmental Offsets Project Officer

Division/Section: Infrastructure and Operations - Major Projects

Position Type: Permanent Full Time (9 day fortnight, 36.25hours/week)

Salary Range: Base Salary $102,639 per annum + super -

Location: Townsville

Application Close: 11:45pm, Sunday 6th September 2026

Council may conduct interviews throughout the recruitment process and prior to the closing date.

About The Role

Townsville City Council is seeking a motivated and experienced Senior Environmental Offsets Project Officer to support the delivery of Council's Environmental Offsets Program.

This position plays a key role in coordinating and delivering on-ground environmental offset projects, ensuring Council's offset obligations are achieved in accordance with approval conditions, legislation and best practice land management principles. You will work across a diverse portfolio of offset sites and activities, including rehabilitation, revegetation, habitat enhancement, bushfire management, weed and pest control, monitoring and reporting.

Working closely with the Environmental Offsets Program Manager, you will coordinate contractors, consultants and internal stakeholders to deliver projects safely, efficiently and in a manner that achieves long-term environmental outcomes.

About You

You are an organised and solutions-focused environmental professional with experience delivering environmental, land management or natural resource management projects. You enjoy working in the field as well as managing project administration, reporting and stakeholder relationships.

You are proactive, highly organised and capable of managing multiple priorities while maintaining strong attention to detail. With excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach, you are comfortable working with contractors, government agencies, landholders, consultants and internal teams to achieve successful project outcomes.

Key Requirements And Qualifications

Tertiary qualifications in environmental science, biodiversity, natural resources management, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.Demonstrated experience in environmental project delivery, land management, natural resource management or a related field.Demonstrated working knowledge of Queensland and/or Commonwealth environmental offset requirements, or the ability to rapidly acquire this knowledge.Experience coordinating contractors, consultants or field-based works programs.Strong project management, organisational and record-keeping skills.Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and meet reporting requirements.Strong interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills.Commitment to workplace health and safety and environmental compliance.Qualifications in project management and/or experience applying project management principles will be highly regarded.Understanding of Queensland Local Government processes and legislation would be advantageous.Current "C" Class Driver Licence.

For Further Information Review The Position Description.

Townsville City Council is the largest local government authority in Northern Australia. We’re committed to supporting our people through a strong focus on work–life balance, a positive and inclusive culture, and a shared passion for making a meaningful impact in our community.

We have a range of benefits that confirm this commitment:

5 weeks annual leave + 17.5% leave loading3 weeks Personal/Carers Leave14 weeks paid Parental LeaveDomestic and Family Violence LeaveNatural Disaster LeaveUniforms and PPE provided (if applicable)Annual wage progressionUp to *13.5% Superannuation employer contribution for contributing membersSalary Sacrifice opportunitiesAccess to a range of learning and development opportunities, including on-the-job learning and formal training programsFitness Passport program offering discounted membership to selected health and wellbeing facilitiesEmployee Loyalty Program offering discounts at selected local businessesEmployee Assistance Program The Council contribution to employees' superannuation for contributing employees shall be 13.5% of the employees' ordinary time earnings subject to the employee contributing a minimum of 6% of their ordinary time earnings.

Contact Person: Veronica Aster

Contact Email: vza@townsville.qld.gov.au (for position enquiries only)

How To Apply

Your application can be submitted through the 'Apply' button. Please include a cover letter (maximum 2 pages), outlining how your skills, qualifications and experience would allow you to achieve success in this role. We also will require your resume which should confirm any licences and qualifications your hold.

We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive workplace where diverse styles, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, encouraged, and respected. People from diverse backgrounds (including but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people with diverse gender identities and sexualities, people from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disability, and veterans) are encouraged to apply!

All successful candidates are required to undergo drug and alcohol testing as part of the recruitment process. Please be aware Townsville City Council has a ‘zero tolerance’ policy to drugs and alcohol in the workplace.

If you need any adjustments to be made to the recruitment process or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements, please contact hr_recruitment@townsville.qld.gov.au or phone 07 4727 9004 for a confidential

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