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.

On an average day you will:

Undertake routine coastal resource management activities associated with the operational management of Council’s natural foreshores.

Effectively coordinate and lead small high performing work teams and ensure the provision of quality customer service at all times.

Lead projects or operational site activities which will include on-the-job support of teams in terms of material, work processes and work performance.

Supervise contracted machine works for beach and access maintenance

Undertake beach access tree and vegetation management, pruning and vegetation dispersal and brush cutting

About you

As a requirement to the role you will hold a Certificate III in Conservation and Ecosystem Management or equivalent in a related discipline or demonstrated equivalent, locally relevant experience in a coastal area management field.

Demonstrated experience in working outdoors in public spaces with minimal supervision and leading small effective, high performing teams and coordinating employees, contractors, materials, and conflicting priorities to achieve required outcomes.

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.

Demonstrated problem solving and communication skills necessary to follow direction and or knowledge of or the ability to acquire knowledge of relevant legislative requirements

Essential to your success and appointment to this position is subject to completion of a pre-employment medical assessment.

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.
• Salary Packaging
• 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.

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.