Brimbank City Council's Environment Department has an exciting new opportunity for a Biodiversity Referrals Officer to assess and provide advice on both private and public development proposals. Biodiversity values are a key consideration of the development and assessment of projects.

As the Biodiversity Referrals Officer your primary responsibilities will include;

• Assessment and advice to Council departments and external stakeholders regarding impacts of land use development and development proposals within the context of the Brimbank Planning Scheme, State Planning Provisions and Federal legislation.
• Provide advice to Council departments on how to avoid and minimise environmental impacts of infrastructure and capital works projects. 
• Provide concise and well justified advice.
• Establish and maintain internal relationships that support the development of biodiversity protection and enhancement initiatives.

This position forms part of a dynamic team to protect Brimbank's natural environment.

All applications need to attach a Resume and a full response to our Selection Criteria found with the Job Description.