Program Lead – Coast and Estuary (Internal Only)

• Permanent position

The Program Lead – Coast and Estuary role is responsible for leading the development and delivery of CN's coastal management program (CMP), including the Extended Stockton, Newcastle Southern Beaches and Hunter Estuary coastal management programs.

This role is responsible for ensuring CN's coastal management programs are in accordance with the requirements of the NSW Coastal Management Act 2016, with an appropriate consideration of cultural, economic, social and environmental impacts.

The essentials you’ll need:

• Degree qualifications in coastal management, environmental science or natural resource management (or a related technical discipline) and/or equivalent demonstrated capability through past employment experience.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and delivering coastal management strategies and/or programs, preferably in a local government context.
• Demonstrated technical knowledge in coastal and estuarine environments, coastal processes, issues and management responses and relevant coastal management legislation.
• Demonstrated success in creating strategic partnerships and developing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, including members of the community, business and other government entities, with the ability to influence and negotiate to achieve desired outcomes.
• Demonstrated extensive experience in all aspects of project management, including risk management and consultant / contractor management, in a position accountable for the timely and cost-effective delivery of outcomes for complex projects requiring coordination of input from several professional disciplines and / or expert sources.
• Demonstrated ability to take responsibility for projects which may be high profile, complex or politically contentious in nature.
• High level of written and oral communication skills, including the ability to produce clear, concise reports.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a diverse team environment and provide support when needed.
• Highly developed research, analytical and problem-solving skills, particularly in interpreting technical reports to develop plans and implement projects relating to coastal management.
• Ability to attend meetings outside regular office hours.

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Our people are valued and have access to a range of benefits that help balance life at work and at home. These include flexible working arrangements, professional development opportunities and health and wellbeing programs.

CN proudly promotes the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity and fosters a culture of diversity and inclusion to represent the community of our Local Government Area. All candidates will be assessed against the essential criteria outlined in the position description. Suitable candidates may be placed on an eligibility list for future identical positions for a period of 12 months.

We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive workplace where diverse styles, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, encouraged, and respected. People from diverse backgrounds (including but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians, people with diverse gender identities and sexualities, people from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disability, and veterans) are encouraged to apply!

If you need any adjustments to be made to the recruitment process or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements, please contact recruit@ncc.nsw.gov.au for a confidential discussion.

You must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this job.

Application Closing Date: Wednesday 17 April 2024

Remuneration:  $116,001.71 + 11% Superannuation per annum for a 35-hour week.

Contact: Philippa Hill - Environmental Strategy Manager - 4974 2615

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