River Restoration Officer

The Package: $83,240.04 - $91,978.64 gross per annum + 11.5% super. (Evaluated as Grade 12 of the QPRC Salary System 2024) and a guaranteed increase of 3% in 2025-26, plus potential performance-based progression.

Full time - Fixed Term (3 years) – 38 hours per week. 9-day fortnight conditions will apply.

Looking to shape the future of our community? As a River Restoration Officer, you'll be the public voice for the river, helping to restore vital waterways, protect local ecosystems, and create a healthier environment for generations to come!

In this role you will:

• Manage Council’s Queanbeyan River restoration grant ‘Urban Rivers and Catchment Program’, utilising funds to identify and prioritise revegetation and conservation efforts.
• Manage and perform on ground works such as revegetation plantings, erosion control, weed control and habitat enhancement.
• Collaborate and lead local workshops with community groups, local landholders and government agencies to promote activities of the Queanbeyan River.

We are looking for someone who: 

• Demonstrates practical experience in natural areas, with qualifications in Horticulture, Conservation and Land Management, or equivalent.
• Demonstrates commitment to safe work practices, including arboriculture safety, and holds a NSW General Construction Induction Card and a current Class C Driver’s Licence.
• Possesses strong communication, planning, and organisational skills, with the ability to manage priorities, prepare reports, and provide high-quality customer service and expert advice.

Working with us: The successful candidate will join Council at a dynamic time of growth, seeing the direct impact of their work on the local community. They will be part of an inclusive and diverse workplace that fosters professional development and offers a range of learning opportunities, along with supportive health and wellbeing programs.

If you have any questions relating to the role, please contact:

Sean Kaden

Acting Manager, Urban Landscapes

0481 006 020

Closing date:

9:00am Monday 14 April 2025