Land Conservation Officer

September 9, 2024

City of Palmerston

Palmerston

FULL TIME

Work for the fastest-growing and second largest city in the NT
Full Time Ongoing Role at Level 6 ($92,266.52 - $96,723.97) + Super
Six weeks annual leave! Plus wide range of employee benefits!

About Us
City of Palmerston is the Northern Territory’s youngest city and is located 20 kilometres south-east of the Northern Territory’s capital Darwin. It has a population of approx. 40,000 and is currently undergoing a significant period of infrastructure growth and development.
City of Palmerston (Co P) is “A Place for People”. We place people at the centre of all that we do and deliver, by providing excellent services to our community.
City of Palmerston presents an exciting opportunity for people seeking a dynamic, progressive and fast-paced organisation, where collaboration and personal development are core components. We provide a genuine commitment to making a tangible impact on the community through a role offering both purpose and stability.
Invest in your own professional and personal growth and be a real contributor to the experience of the Palmerston community. Other benefits of working with City of Palmerston include:

Attractive Salary
Competitive leave entitlement with 6 weeks Annual leave a year
15 days personal leave
Relocation Allowance
Generous Training & Professional Development opportunities
Additional superannuation contributions matched to 2%
A great team who will support you to achieve professionally and personally
Access to wellbeing initiatives and Employee Assistance Program

Our Commitment to You and Our Customers
At Co P we value

Teamwork
Commitment and Accountability
Sustainability and Self-Sufficiency
Quality Resources
A culture of Continuous improvement

In addition to our focus on culture, values, and behaviours, we embed our Customer Service Charter in everything we do both internally and externally. The pillars of our Customer Service Charter are:

Make it easy for the customer
Perform with pride
Listen, learn and act
Evaluate and improve

About the Role
Working within the City Sustainability team, the Land Conservation Officer is responsible for supporting a range of programs and services that contribute to the delivery of the City of Palmerston Community Plan.
This role is responsible for the management of Council’s nature conservation areas, including the activities of:

Sustainable land management, including weed and fire management
Conservation planning, including revegetation
Lake management
Program engagement and education with community

About You
To be considered in this role, you must have the following:

Diploma qualifications in Conservation and Land Management, or equivalent.
Extensive practical experience and knowledge in land management activities, including project management and/or contractor supervision.
Demonstrated experience in the preparation and implementation of land/weed (or relevant) management plans.
Demonstrated ability to proactively collaborate with stakeholders in the effective delivery of projects.
Excellent customer service skills with experience in handling complex customer enquiries.
Strong interpersonal skills and a demonstrated ability to communicate effectively (written and verbal) and build rapport across the organisation and within community.
Well-developed organisational and time management skills, including the ability to work autonomously in meeting deadlines.
Sound understanding of Occupational Health and Safety procedure and practice.
White Card - current or ability to obtain.

Diversity

At City of Palmerston, we embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.
Only those with the right to work in Australia need apply.

To Apply:

Applications Close: Monday, 30 September 2024

We regret to inform you that this job opportunity is no longer available