INTERNAL ONLY - ENVIRONMENT CENTRE SCHOOLS COORD

Personnel Area: City Planning and Sustainability  

Branch: Natural Environment Water and Sustainability

Salary Range: Band 5 $91,900.00 - $104,172.00 per annum plus 14% super

(Remuneration stated is for the full-time positions) 

Work type: Permanent Full-time 

Our Business – City Planning and Sustainability  

Our people are in a unique position to shape Brisbane to be an amazing city that is liveable, vibrant, prosperous, connected, green and sustainable. Working in close collaboration, the five branches of City Planning and Sustainability division work on strategic and operational plans to deliver on Brisbane Vision 2031 and shape Brisbane into a city that residents will be proud of, support an economy where businesses thrive, and design a world-class destination for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. 

Our Branch - Natural Environment, Water & Sustainability  

NEWS plays an important role in managing Brisbane's natural environment, open spaces, parklands, and waterways that help define our subtropical lifestyle. NEWS is a diverse group of planners, engineers, scientists, project managers, communication and engagement specialists and support people. 

The Role 

The Environment Centre Education Coordinator is responsible for the coordination of the Environment Centre’s Education programs delivered both on and off site. You will be responsible for the coordination, development and delivery of environmental learning activities and materials, which include curricula and behaviour change outcomes to school and community groups.You will lead a dynamic team and ensure an innovative and high standard of visitor engagement at the three Environment Centres.

To be successful in the role you will have: 

• demonstrated evidence of capabilities in Council’s Leadership Blueprint to deliver performance excellence and a values-based culture.
• demonstrated knowledge of the principles of environmental learning and demonstrated experience in the delivery of environmental based programs that include curricular outcomes on time and within scope and budget.
• demonstrated experience in the coordination including development, promotion, monitoring and review of environmental learning and experience programs to achieve program outcomes.
• demonstrated experience in strategic planning and working in collaboration with partners in relation to environmental communication and engagement.
• demonstrated experience in the provision of excellent customer service, high level of interpersonal skills, and proven ability to liaise and communicate effectively and create and maintain partnerships with a wide range of customers and stakeholders 
• excellent written communication skills and demonstrated experience in the production of reports, strategic plans and briefing notes 
• excellent time management and organisational skills with demonstrated ability to plan and prioritise high-volume workload to achieve deadlines and desired outcomes. 

This role will require a C class drivers license and Working safely with Children Check

Benefits of working for Council include:  

• flexible working hours, and flexible arrangements  
• free gym and wellness centre  
• award winning superannuation fund  
• generous leave provisions  
• competitive salary.  

Benefits of working for Council: CLICK HERE  

How to apply: Click on the 'I’m interested' button to complete your online application. Please upload your tailored resume and covering letter (of no more than one page) addressing the key selection criteria demonstrating your suitability to the position.  

*Eligibility for internal only roles includes external applicants who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and/or as a person living with a disability. Applicants from these groups are required to complete the diversity and inclusion questions on the application form to enable Council to determine eligibility. 

For more information: Please call Dim Amarandos on 07 3178 5894  

People from diverse backgrounds, including those living with a disability and/or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, who may have questions about the recruitment process or working at Council, are encouraged to reach out to the contact above, who can connect you with a member of Council’s Diversity and Inclusion team.  

Application Closing Date: Wednesday 11 June 2025 at 11:55pm  

Brisbane City Council is a multi-award winning accessible and inclusive workplace where our people represent the diverse communities we serve, are supported, and can feel safe. Council has been awarded Employer of the Year at the National Disability Awards and has been recognised multiple times with ‘Gold Employer’ status from the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTI inclusion. 

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