INTERNAL ONLY - NATURAL ENVIRONMENT PLNG OFF RECREATION

Personnel Area: Brisbane Infrastructure

Branch: Public Space Operations

Salary Range: Band 5 - $91,900.00 - $104,182.00 per annum plus 14% super (Remuneration stated is for the full-time positions)

Work type: Permanent Full-time

Location: North Regional Business Centre, various site locations and hybrid options

Our Branch

Public Space Operations is a service delivery, customer focused and commercially driven business that prides itself on keeping Brisbane’s streets and public spaces clean, green and safe for the enjoyment of residents and visitors alike.

The Role

Play a vital role in integrating Council's environmental, social, and economic objectives into nature-based recreation action plans, procedures, and guidelines. Take a consultative approach with a broad stakeholder group, to facilitate positive customer experience and access, ensuring conservation reserve usage protects and prioritises sustainability.

You will develop, implement and assist in the evaluation of outdoor recreation management, on varying projects across conservation reserves, meaning your work locations may vary with places such as Karawatha Forest, Toohey Forest Park and Mt Coot-tha Reserve.

Drive initiatives, working in partnerships with varied and passionate stakeholders, to create and implement strategies that promote and encourage the appreciation of conservation reserves for future sustainable use.

To be successful you will have:

• demonstrated knowledge of natural area outdoor recreation management practices
• high level understanding of safety and environmental impact in line with industry standards in conservation reserves management
• strong knowledge of ecological processes and conservation principles
• experience in developing sustainable outdoor recreation guidelines and communication strategies
• strong written and verbal communication skills
• advanced ability to negotiate, influence and maintain strong stakeholder engagement
• a c class drivers’ licence.

Benefits of working for Council: CLICK HERE

How to apply:  Click on the 'I’m interested' button to complete your online application. Please upload your tailored resume and covering letter (of no more than one page) demonstrating your suitability to the position.

*Eligibility for internal only roles includes external applicants who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and/or as a person living with a disability. Applicants from these groups are required to complete the diversity and inclusion questions on the application form to enable Council to determine eligibility.

You may be required to undertake a pre-employment medical assessment to assess your ability to perform the genuine occupational requirements of the role.

For more information: Please call Penny Fedin on 07 3178 1155

People from diverse backgrounds, including those living with a disability and/or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, who may have questions about the recruitment process or working at Council, are encouraged to reach out to the contact above, who can connect you with a member of Council’s Diversity and Inclusion team.

Application Closing Date: Wednesday 9 April 2025 at 11:55pm

Brisbane City Council is a multi-award winning accessible and inclusive workplace where our people represent the diverse communities we serve, are supported, and can feel safe. Council has been awarded Employer of the Year at the National Disability Awards and has been recognised multiple times with ‘Gold Employer’ status from the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTI inclusion.

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