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Join City of Moreton Bay as a Resilient Rivers SEQ Catchment Coordinator, and help shape and enhance our communities for today and tomorrow.

As our Resilient Rivers SEQ Catchment Coordinator you will have the opportunity to manage development and delivery of Resilient Rivers SEQ projects in City of Moreton Bay and support development of Catchment Action Plans and other associated initiatives.

You will; 

• design, lead and facilitate stakeholder field days, knowledge sharing sessions and workshops to partner with, empower and educate stakeholders
• prepare project plans and reports for Council and Resilient Rivers Southeast Queensland, including project options, designs, progress reports, finances, monitoring and performance
• be the key point of contact - liaising, engaging, consult and negotiating with Government agencies, businesses, NGOs, traditional owner groups, community members and landholders taking a partnership approach to achieve project goals and positive waterway outcomes.

 Position Description - Resilient Rivers SEQ Catchment Coordinator.pdf

About you

We are seeking someone who is great at connecting people through projects, engaging with a variety of internal and external stakeholders with the ability to represent council as a part of this role. You will have extensive experience in end-to-end project management, project development, procurement and delivery.

You will bring a level of expertise with a focus on experience in catchment management, hydrology or geomorphology, waterway ecology and environmental management including the ability to assess environmental risk.

It is important you have refined skills in the implementation of natural resource programs with measurable and realistic objectives.

You will have tertiary qualifications in Engineering or Construction Management, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Management, Geomorphology and/or other relevant discipline with minimum of five (5) years demonstrated practical experience. You will have a current Queensland C Class driver's licence.

Why City of Moreton Bay?

What you do with your life matters. It’s the same with your career.

We’re the third-largest council in Australia and one of the fastest-growing areas. As Australia’s newest city, we’re building something that’s never been done before: a new kind of city, inspired and empowered by a new kind of council.

This is your opportunity to develop skills and experience in a truly unique place, at a truly unique point in time.

At City of Moreton Bay, we’re focused on the vital work we do today. But we’re also focused on the future. On what can be – for our city, our Council and your career.

Here’s what you’ll love about a career with us:

• See it. To build a city of the future, first, you have to see it. The polycentric city we’re building will bring greater prosperity, sustainability and affordability to our city. This is your chance to contribute to something that’s never been done before.
• Shape it. You’ll get hands-on in a rewarding career, serving and strengthening our communities for today and tomorrow. Our work is diverse, interesting and it matters – and it’s yours to shape and own.
• Live it. Contribute to the city you and your family want to live in and enjoy the lifestyle you deserve. And if you don’t live here, you’ll still find pride and connection in so many ways with our successful, resilient team.

You’ll also enjoy a range of other benefits:

• Find a better work-life balance with a nine-day (72.5-hour) fortnight, plus a hybrid, flexible working environment with some work-from-home days.
• Advance your skills and career through our Study, Training And Research Scheme (STARS).
• Make your pay go further with salary packaging options on novated leases, superannuation payments, smartphones and devices.
• Prioritise your health and wellbeing with discounted health insurance, free annual flu vaccinations and our Fitness Passport Program.
• Get support when you and your family need it most with our 24/7 confidential counselling service, and Mates in Construction program.
• Our Strathpine office has local parking on site and is close to public transport networks, making for an easy commute.

Ready for a career that matters?

Join City of Moreton Bay, and help shape our city of the future.

Click on the 'Apply Now' button below to complete your online application. Please upload a current resume that demonstrates how you meet the requirements for this role.  You will also have the option to add a cover letter should you wish.

As part of the recruitment process, applicants will be required to undergo a National Criminal History Check.

To obtain further details please contact our Careers team at careers@moretonbay.qld.gov.au. 

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See it. Shape it. Live It.

City of Moreton Bay extends across the traditional lands of the Jinibara, Kabi Kabi, and Turrbal peoples, and we acknowledge and pay respects to our Traditional Custodians. We believe diversity of thought, background and experience creates better outcomes for our people and communities, and we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all ages, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.