Competency Based
POSITION DESCRIPTION
POSITION TITLE
ENVIRONMENT ADMINISTRATION OFFICER
AGENCY
WEST BEACH TRUST
DIVISION
RECREATION & ENVIRONMENT
CLASSIFICATION
LEVEL 4 WEST BEACH TRUST ENTERPRISE AGREEMENT
2010
REPORTS TO
RECREATION AND ENVIRONMENT MANAGER
PURPOSE
The position will assist the Recreation and Environment Team to develop,
implement and maintain Environmental initiatives, strategies, policies and practices
across the organisation that encourage the thoughtful and innovative application of
best practice environmental management within the Adelaide Shores precinct.
KEY RESULT AREAS
1. ENVIRONMENTAL
Critical Tasks
 Update and implement Environmental Action Plans,
policies & procedures in line with the Environmental
Management Plan and Environmental Management
System;
 Assess Adelaide Shores internally for environmental
compliance including facilitating environmental site
inspections and auditing of site changes to ensure
compliance with EMP and legislation;
 Coordinate and facilitate the implementation of
Sustainability and Innovation Group program and
initiatives;
 Monitor the environmental performance of Adelaide
Shores, guests, visitors and tenants and report
quarterly and annually against Key Environmental
Performance Indicators, environmental issues,
strategies and actions;
 Liaise with government agencies, relevant
environmental organisations, committees and
stakeholders as required;
 Assist in the develop environmental educational
programs and materials for staff, guest and visitors;
 Maintain and update policies and procedures as
required.
Measures
 Compliance
with
environmental
policies
&
procedures.
 Recording of environmental performance.
 Customer satisfaction.
 Accurate Records.
 High
awareness
of
and
commitment
to
environmental issues among staff, lessees and
visitors.
2. PLANNING AND STRATEGY
DEVELOPMENT
Measures
 Assist in the coordinating the development,
implementation and review of Adelaide Shores’
Environmental Management System;
 Assist in research for development and
implementation of business and strategic plans;
 Attract external funds to assist in improving Adelaide
Shores performance;
 Ensure the EMP and EMS remains relevant and up
to date.
 Attraction of external funds.
 Accurate records.
 Environmental performance incorporated into
business and strategic plans.
 Research provided in a timely manner.
3. ADMINISTRATION
Critical Tasks
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Measures
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Position Description – Environment Officer
Assists in the development and distribution of
environmental advice to employees and
supervisors to support an environmentally friendly
work environment and destination for the
community;
Support the Recreation and Environment team in
the fulfillment of their operations ;
Preparation and maintenance of documentation for
Recreation and Environment team;
Manage databases and provide accurate statistical
information to supervisors to assist them in meeting
their environmental management KPI's.
Appropriate training programs carried out.
Environmental issues addressed accurately and
within expected timeframes.
Accurate reports to management.
Provide appropriate advice to management
regarding potential risk to their business unit.
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COMPETENCIES REQUIRED
The competencies below are an overview of the traits and behaviours required to be
successful in the position.
Competency Area
Achievement Orientation
Customer Service
Ethics & Accountability
Commitment to Safety and Environment
Teamwork
Position Description – Environment Officer
Typical Behaviours
Sets high performance standards.
Sets priorities.
Emphasises high standards to others.
Shows pride when standards are met.
Shows dissatisfaction with substandard
performance achieved.
Adheres to timetables, rosters and agreed
timings.
Acknowledges the customer.
Clarifies customer’s needs.
Gives priority to customer satisfaction.
Confirms satisfaction of service with the
customer.
Listens and empathises.
Takes responsibility for actions.
Acts in a manner consistent with
organisational values.
Maintains confidentiality.
Does what he/she says he/she will do.
Is open and honest with information.
Declares conflict of interest.
Follows organisation’s policies.
Respect decisions of the organisation.
Committed to the philosophies of workplace
health & safety and protection of the
environment.
Identifies relevant issues and hazards in
own work area.
Keeps up-to-date on organisational OHS
and environmental policies and procedures
and follows these.
Takes action as appropriate to his/her level
of responsibility.
Reports on hazards and/or accidents and
incidents.
Monitors the situation to ensure that agreed
corrective action is taken.
Builds relationships with others.
Is open and honest.
Exchanges information freely.
Volunteers ideas freely.
Supports others’ ideas.
Supports group decisions.
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Continuous Improvement
Puts
broader
objectives
ahead
of
individual/own needs and objectives.
Identifies opportunities for process, system
and work area improvement.
Systematically monitors own and others’
performance.
Actively seeks and uses ideas, asks
questions & challenges assumptions.
Shows attention to detail.
Celebrates
new
ideas
implemented
successfully.
Makes changes readily when implemented
ideas don’t work out.
Reviews and follows up on completed tasks.
Establishes proactive processes rather than
reactive.
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
ESSENTIAL
DESIRABLE
 Excellent understanding and
 Experience in developing and
knowledge of environmental issues.
managing environmental plans and
 Ability to respond to customer
systems
enquiries in a courteous and helpful
 Experience with Australian coastal
manner.
flora and fauna identification and
 High standards of ethical and
management
professional conduct.
 Experience in identification and
 Ability to work as part of a team and
management of introduced species
contribute
positively
to
team
 Experience in developing and
effectiveness.
implementing education programs for
 Attention to detail and ability to multi
schools and community groups.
task
 Commitment to maintain exceptional
standards of professionalism and
customer service
 Excellent communication skills both
written and verbal
 Highly developed IT skills, including
Microsoft Word, Excel and database
applications.
QUALIFICATIONS
ESSENTIAL
 Police Clearance
Position Description – Environment Officer
DESIRABLE
 Environmental auditing
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First Aid
Drivers License
Recognised qualifications
environmental field
in
the
POSITION DIMENSIONS
Staff Reports:
Nil
Finance:
Nil
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
Out-of-hours:
Location:
Performance targets:
Some out of hours work may be required
West Beach Recreation Reserve
The Environment Administration Officer will be required to
achieve performance targets that are negotiated and mutually
agreed with the Recreation & Environment Manager.
Employee Signature:
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Date:
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Managers Signature:
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Date:
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Position Description – Environment Officer
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