Bathurst Regional Council – Sydney CBD NSW
An exciting opportunity exists for an enthusiastic and experienced environmental management professional to lead our motivated and collaborative team of Environmental Officer’s at Bathurst Regional Council. The Senior Environmental Officer will have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar role and be capable of implementing policies, procedures and programs that both educate the community and assist Council to protect and enhance the local environment. It is essential that the successful candidate is an excellent communicator as they will provide technical and policy advice to internal and external stakeholders and be confident in negotiating conflict to achieve satisfactory outcomes.
Key Requirements
- Bachelor Degree in Environmental Science or Natural Resource Management
- A minimum of five year’s experience in environmental regulation or a related field
- Demonstrated capacity to prepare warning letters, notices, orders and Penalty Infringement Notices under various Acts
- Demonstrated experience in environmental assessments of development applications, review of Environmental Impact Statements and Review of Environmental Factors.
- Ability and experience in the mentoring and supervision of staff
- Advanced written and verbal communication and customer service skills
- Advanced negotiation and conflict resolution skills
- Advanced project management skills and the ability to manage competing projects and priorities
- Organised and committed to continuously improving systems, procedures and policies
- Solid working knowledge of the Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997, Biodiversity Conservation Act 2016 and associated regulations
- Demonstrated experience in providing timely and technically sound advice to staff, business and the community in biodiversity and environmental compliance matters
- Intermediate user of MS Word, Excel and online HR systems.
- Class C NSW Drivers Licence
What We Can Offer
Work/Life Balance enjoy a rostered day off every third week to recharge and reset
Generous Leave Entitlements to support your personal and family needs
Fitness Passport to stay active and healthy
Training & Development to expand your skills
Employee Assistance Program for confidential support services
Relocation Support
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This position requires a pre employment health assessment which includes a functional, audio and drug & alcohol screen
Salary: $1,809.00 to $1,900.57 per week (dependent on skills, qualifications and experience) plus superannuation and a leaseback vehicle
Position Status: Permanent - Full Time
Hours of work: 35 hours per week with an RDO every third week
Application closing date: Sunday, 1 November 2026, at 11.59pm
Contact Officer: Anna Stapleton, Manager Environment - 6333 6268
Your application information will be kept confidential in line with the Privacy Amendment (Private Sector) Act 2000 and the Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998.
Bathurst Regional Council is committed to being a flexible, safe, equal and inclusive workplace where diversity is embraced and supported.
As an Equal Opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people who are from different backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people of any age, race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation and cultural background.
Bathurst Regional Council is committed to being a Child Safe organisation with a zero tolerance for child abuse.
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