Why work with us?

At Council, we’re proud of our region. We collaborate with community to achieve truly sustainable outcomes, enhance our enviable lifestyle, and create award-winning places and spaces that are uniquely Sunshine Coast. So, if you love it here as much as we do, and you want to shape our region for the future – you’ll want to join our team !

With the vision to be Australia’s most sustainable region - Connected. Liveable. Thriving , our region is a model of sustainability, where caring for our environment, creating vibrant communities and growing our local economy is a way of life.

About the Role

We’re proud of our talented, intelligent and capable team. We care about our people and our place and we work together with our community, to create award winning spaces, and deliver services to enhance our lifestyle and improve our region. Our amazing people create long lasting positive impact for our community. If you want to shape the region for the future, join the team.

The Environmental Operations Branch are responsible for the preservation, management and enhancement of council’s diverse range of coastal, environmental and recreational assets and, in partnership with our community, the rich biodiversity of the region’s landscapes.

The Coastal Field Officer supports the Coastal Field Leader in effectively carrying out management activities for Council’s Coastal, Lakes and Wetlands Team and provides timely and professional, customer service in response to requests associated with coastal asset repairs coastal hazards, and incidents.

On an average day you will:

As directed by the Coastal Field Leader or Service Delivery Leader - Coastal, undertake routine coastal resource management activities:

• Monitor and support contracted machine works.
• Beach access tree and vegetation management, pruning and vegetation dispersal and brush cutting

Work with the Coastal Field Leader to:

• Demonstrate appropriate behaviours and standards.
• Complete daily operational duties
• Respond to customer requests in a timely and professional manner
• Apply established practices and procedures in the safe and compliant conduct of a range of technical activities related to coastal operations and coastal asset maintenance.

Ensure that all daily documentation and reporting is completed on time e.g. timesheets, incident reports etc.

About you

You will be trade qualified/Certificate III in a relevant field and/or equivalent substantial experience in working outdoors in public spaces, coupled with a General Safety Induction (Construction Industry) - White Card, current chainsaw ticket, level 1 and 2 and hold a “C” class driver’s licence.

Sound written and oral communication skills with the ability to use business technologies including MS Office Suite, mobile devices, asset (i.e. CONFIRM), customer and property management systems.

Ability to acquire knowledge of relevant legislative requirements and relevant Council policies and procedures.

In return, you’ll be working with a progressive organisation which strives to be our best, plus you’ll enjoy all of the lifestyle benefits the Sunshine Coast has to offer.

Demonstrated ability to safely perform manual tasks (i.e., physical agility, mobility and dexterity) including use and maintenance of mechanised and hand-held equipment

Our Culture & Employee Benefits

Council is committed to creating an inclusive, culturally diverse , healthy, skilled and dedicated workplace culture. As an employee you will enjoy a range of benefits which include but are not limited to:

• 9-day fortnight - to support your enjoyment of the lifestyle benefits Sunshine Coast has to offer.
• Development opportunities through corporate learning and development programs
• Study Assistance
• Discounted health related memberships and other wellbeing initiatives
• Corporate Healthcare

How to apply

Your written application should include:

• A 1-2 page cover letter demonstrating your ability to fulfil the mandatory and desirable requirements on the Position Profile . Keep the key responsibilities in mind when addressing this criteria; and
• A current resume or curriculum vitae.

Once you have these two documents ready, click ‘Apply Now’ and follow the prompts to complete your application.

Further Information

Helpful information to assist you in completing your application is available on the Sunshine Coast Council website.

To learn more about Council’s vision and projects, you can view the Corporate Plan 2025-2030 .

For specific enquiries contact Gavin Leese during business hours on 0427 173 870.

At Sunshine Coast Council, we embrace differences in gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background including First Nations, disability, religion and sexual orientation. To deliver the best service to our region we want a workforce that reflects the diverse community that we serve. Sunshine Coast Council strongly encourages all suitable applicants to apply for this role.