Internal only - must be a Tweed Shire Council Employee

Eligibility

Only Tweed Shire Council Employees are eligible to apply for this Expression of Interest.
Spinifex Recruiting employees (labour hire staff) are not eligible to apply.

Applications MUST be submitted via the Scout application form below, paper copies will not be accepted.

About the Role

Expression of Interest – Environmental Planning and Policy Officer - 4 January 2027 to 31 July 2027

We're seeking a suitably qualified professional with a degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Planning, Natural Resource Management, or a related discipline, and demonstrated experience in environmental planning, policy development and biodiversity management.

In this role, you will deliver planning and environmental policy outcomes, provide specialist advice on planning proposals, and support the delivery of conservation projects that protect our internationally significant natural environment.

We're looking for someone with:

Experience in environmental planning and policy development.
Strong technical knowledge of NSW planning legislation across the relevant disciplines of planning, biodiversity and land use.
The ability to manage projects and deliver outcomes within statutory timeframes
A passion for delivering positive environmental outcomes and solving complex environmental challenges.

What’s on offer:

a base salary ranging from $102,118 per annum with competency-based increments up to $117,528 per annum, plus 12% super
70 hour, 9 day fortnight
6 month placement from 4 January 2027 to 31 July 2027
training and career development opportunities
flexible work options for a healthy work/life balance

Where it's located:

This position in based in Murwillumbah and can be directed to work from any Council work site.

Confidential enquiries can be directed to Scott Benitez Hetherington, Team Leader Conservation (02) 6670 2561 or 0421 476 635.

Position closes:

Friday 6 November 2026 at 12 noon sharp (NSW time).

Click here to view the Position Description

Click here for more information on the Recruitment Process

Tweed Shire Council conducts pre-employment assessments as part of its recruitment process. Click here for more information.

Click here to view our Values

How To Apply:

You must use your own email address, and not one used previously by another person that has applied for a position with council.

Once you start your online application, you cannot save and return to it later.

Please consider the below questions in relation to the position, and if interested complete the application form.
A current resume IS required.
Applicants may be interviewed.
Review your expression of interest to confirm everything is correct. Click 'Confirm' to submit your application.

You may wish to prepare your responses in a Word document. You can then COPY and PASTE your answers from Word into the below fields.

What interests you about the Environmental Planning and Policy Officer opportunity, and how does it align with your qualifications, experience and career goals?
Describe your understanding of the role environmental planning and policy plays in local government, including the development and application of environmental planning instruments such as LEPs, DCPs and Council policies.
Provide an example of your experience assessing environmental or biodiversity impacts associated with development, planning proposals or land management activities. What was your role and what was the outcome?
This role requires collaboration with a range of stakeholders, including community members, developers, consultants and government agencies. Describe how you would communicate, negotiate and build positive relationships to achieve environmental planning outcomes.

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Environmental Planning and Policy Officer - Expression of Interest jobs

Environmental Planning and Policy Officer - Expression of Interest