About the Organisation
Redland City Council is a local government organisation situated on the naturally wonderful Redlands Coast, east of Brisbane, which encompasses a geographical size of over 535 km² and includes North Stradbroke Island, the Southern Moreton Bay Islands, mainland suburbs and rural hinterland. Council serves a community of over 150,000 people to deliver essential services the community needs now and supports an enriched and sustainable future for the city.

For an overview of Council’s Vision, Mission and Values, please click the below link:

https://www.redland.qld.gov.au/info/20193/our_organisation/339/our_vision_mission_and_values

About the Position
Reporting to the Group Manager Environment & Regulation, this key position will operationally lead and manage the Environment and Education Unit, as well as the landmark IndigiScapes Environment and Education Centre and Native Botanical Gardens. The position has a significant role in leading change, as well as a focus on environmental policy and strategy development and implementation.

Key to success in the role will be the continued development of Redlands IndigiScapes Environment and Education Centre as a valued facility for promoting and educating the community on conservation and sustainability issues. It will also lead and manage high level strategy, planning and policy development and implementation, to meet Council's environmental and sustainability objectives and outcomes, including the provision of expert advice directly to senior management and Council.

About the Person
Given the broad remit of the position we are seeking an experienced, practical and forward thinking leader who can bring not only a strong environmental grounding, but also effective operational leadership and project management experience. You will be able to demonstrate leading diverse teams of staff and volunteers with a collaborative style. You’re adept at managing a wide variety of stakeholders and have a track record for managing complex programs within budget and on time.

You will bring qualifications in Environmental Studies/Planning or similar, and it will be highly desirable for you to also hold knowledge or qualifications in Project Management, Conservation Management and Sustainability Practices.

To apply online, please click on the appropriate link below. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Tim Wallis on 0439 817 992 or twallis@sharpandcarter.com.au. 

NOTE: Tim Wallis will be away on leave until the 20th April, on that basis he will respond to any enquiries on his return. Applications will close officially 5pm on Friday, 29th April.