Graduate Academy - Environment Officer null

Shape your future with the City of Gold Coast’s Graduate Academy! 

We know you are driven by growth and opportunity, eager to progress quickly, and determined to make an impact. That’s why we offer a full time 12-month immersive graduate program designed to unlock your strengths and equip you with the knowledge, skills and hands-on experience necessary to excel in your chosen career. 

Working alongside industry leaders, you will contribute to a range of projects and initiatives that help shape and connect our City, providing real world opportunities to grow, develop and progress. With our comprehensive professional development programs, networking opportunities and supportive work environment, you’ll be empowered to reach your full potential. 

Be part of the next gen of GC Shapers 

Commencing in January 2025, our program provides professional development training and on-the-job experience pathways, designed to help bridge the gap from academic study to the work environment. As a graduate of the City, you will have many opportunities available to you: 

• contribute to a range of projects and initiatives not available anywhere else
• advice and coaching by future-focused, industry-leading professionals, mentors and peers
• freedom to carve your own path, with the flexibility to design your graduate experience and career direction
• networking opportunities, tours, exclusive CEO talks and exciting team projects, promoting collaboration across all areas of the City
• tailored learning including work-based training and an extensive range of personal, professional and career development training designed to set you up for success
• assistance and support on your path to accreditation
• support for your continued development journey with future opportunities at the City after the program
• work-life balance including 9-day fortnight, flexible working from home arrangements and generous leave entitlements

What's on offer

In this exciting role, you will have the opportunity to work across the Environmental Improvement and Compliance business unit, which leads the protection, conservation, and management of the City's environment in collaboration with our partners in Infrastructure Gold Coast and Waste Management. The successful candidate will work with a variety of stakeholders including local and state government bodies, consultancies, contractors and research institutions to achieve environmental outcomes that ensure we prioritise the protection and preservation of the City's unique environment. 

You will gain exposure to areas including catchment management, environmental impact assessment, statutory approvals and planning and environmental management to ensure the City's infrastructure and assets are delivered and operated in an environmentally responsible manner ensuring positive environmental outcomes that are compliant with Australia's environmental laws, in balance with the needs of the community. 

About You

The City of Gold Coast is committed to developing skilled graduates into future City leaders who:

• are curious, motivated and driven to make a difference for the future of the Gold Coast
• embrace innovation with a forward-thinking and creative mindset
• seek continuous learning opportunities and are committed to professional development
• are willing to embrace new challenges, learn new skills and adapt quickly
• can analyse information, think logically and solve problems creatively
• possess excellent written, verbal and interpersonal skills and can convey ideas clearly, listen attentively and collaborate effectively
• contribute positively to the team dynamic, respect diverse perspectives and foster a productive work environment

APPLY NOW

We believe that graduates who possess these qualities will contribute to the success and growth of our City. 

If you resonate with these characteristics, we encourage you to apply today.