Environmental Support Officer
- Full-time, ongoing position with career development opportunities
- Banded salary from $63,459.76 per annum, plus super
- Utilise your knowledge of environmental and natural resource principles
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply
With a diverse landscape including national parks, stunning coastlines, and Australia’s largest inland lakes system, East Gippsland offers an incredible environment to live and work. We’re proud to offer a supportive and inclusive workplace where you’ll have opportunities for professional development and enjoy perks like annual leave loading, an employee assistance program, and a fortnightly ADO schedule.
The Opportunity
Do you want to be part of the team responsible for looking after Gippsland’s natural environment? As an Environmental Support Officer, you will undertake natural environment management activities including re-vegetation, erosion control and biodiversity enhancement / beautification works.
You’ll conduct pest plant, pest animal and mosquito management activities including identification, mapping, monitoring, treatment and maintaining equipment and supplies.
You’ll also keep excellent records of inspection, monitoring and control, with training provided on how to complete these tasks.
This is an active, outdoor-based role that keeps you on your feet, so it's important that you're physically capable of performing the inherent requirements of the position
This is a permanent full-time position based from our Bruce Road depot in Kalimna West, with the expectation that you will travel across the shire to perform your duties. There may be times when an overnight stay is required when works are being performed in remote areas.
What we’re looking for:
- A can-do, positive and proactive attitude and willingness to get stuck in!
- Someone who is excited to learn and grow within the role with good problem-solving skills
- Someone who is physically able to perform the duties of the position
- Experience in field-based infrastructure maintenance or the ability to learn on the job
- Excellent customer service skills and ability to work on your own or with a team
Required Qualifications:
- A current Victorian Driver’s Licence
Desirable Qualifications (or the ability to attain them once you’re in the job)
- Construction Industry Training (White Card)
- First Aid and CPR Certification
- Farm Chemical Handling Course Certification
- Traffic Management Certification
If successful, you will need to undertake a police check and pre-employment medical check. You must also be legally entitled to work in Australia.
Why you’ll love working here
- 9 day fortnight – enjoy an ADO every second week
- Opportunities for professional development including study assistance
- Annual leave loading paid as a lump sum in December
- Free counselling for you and your immediate family through our Employee Assistance Program
- Regular social club activities
How To Apply
If this sounds like your next move, apply now and attach:
- A cover letter
- A current resume
Applications close at 11.59pm on 1 June 2025.
Questions? For a confidential discussion about the position or to learn more, please contact Ellen Dickman, Environment Projects Supervisor on 03 5153 9500
East Gippsland Shire Council is committed to being a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports flexible and accessible working arrangements for all. This includes people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people who identify as LGBTIQA+, gender diverse people, religiously, culturally and linguistically diverse people and people of any age.
East Gippsland Shire Council is committed to upholding the Child Safe Standards and has a zero tolerance for child abuse and harm. To uphold these standards a valid working with children check is required to be held for applicable positions.
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