MidCoast Council

Deer Project Officer

Are you looking for the right career and lifestyle move? Do you want to make an impact on the future of the community you live in? Here's your opportunity to kick a career goal while you enjoy an incredible lifestyle on the beautifulBarrington Coast.

The role & you

MidCoast Council is seeking a part‑time Deer Project Officer to support coordinated feral deer management across the region. The role focuses on delivering on‑ground control programs, working with landholders, contractors, agencies and internal teams to reduce impacts on natural systems, private property and community safety.

You will help develop, coordinate and improve Council’s deer control programs, including procuring and supervising contractors, ensuring compliance with legislation and WHS requirements, and maintaining strong stakeholder relationships. The position leads operational deer control activities, provides technical advice, supports cross‑agency collaboration, and manages reporting, grants and program records.

Key responsibilities include:

• Procuring, coordinating and supervising contractors for deer control on public and private land.
• Ensuring all activities meet legislative, WHS and risk‑management requirements.
• Building strong relationships with landholders, agencies and industry partners.
• Responding to enquiries and providing education and practical advice on deer control.
• Developing and implementing operational plans, including shoot plans and control protocols.
• Preparing reports on activities, outcomes, budgets and contractor performance.
• Supporting the inter‑agency deer control working group.
• Identifying funding opportunities and managing grant‑funded projects.

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Qualifications in Environmental Management, Environmental Science or a related field.
• Experience in natural resource or invasive species management and project delivery.
• Proven contractor procurement, supervision and risk‑management experience.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and ability to work independently, including after hours.
• Wildlife survey and GIS mapping experience (desirable).
• Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder‑engagement skills.
• Ability to build partnerships and work collaboratively.
• High‑level written and verbal communication skills.
• Current Class C Driver’s Licence (Coxswain’s licence desirable).

This role requires resilience, adaptability and a commitment to working constructively with landholders, agencies and the community to achieve effective feral deer management outcomes across the MidCoast region.

What we offer?

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Salary:

• Commencing salary $51,578 p.a. (pro rata salary at 21 hours per week).
• 12.5% Superannuation
• Salary negotiable based on skills and experience

Location:This position will be based at our Administration Centre in Yalawanyi Ganya at 2 Biripi Way, Taree. You may also be required to be based from other Council sites across the MidCoast Council region.

Tenure:

• Part time, 12-month fixed term contract
• 21 Hours per week
• Days of work negotiable

Closing date:Friday 1 May 2026 at 11.30 pm.

Want to know more?

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For questions relating to the position requirements please contact Drew Morris, Catchment Management Coordinator who is the hiring manager for this role. Drew can be reached on (02) 7955 7206 or [email protected].

For enquiries regarding the application process contact Kim Aird, Human Resources Officer who is the HR representative for this role. Kim can be reached on (02) 7955 7467 or at [email protected].

How to apply:

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Our organisation

At MidCoast Council our people are our most important resource and we believe that we can only reach our full potential when you reach yours. This is the place for those who seek to play a role in the community and have an enthusiasm to learn and grow. Here you can make a real difference.

Our community is our customer and is at the centre of everything we do. We value, support and empower our people to deliver positive results for our community.

Right now, we are investing heavily in our organisation, and our people. Our Administration Centre is a state-of-the-art facility designed to inspire innovation, creativity and collaboration. The building has been named ‘Yalawanyi Ganya’ which means “sitting/meeting place” in the Gathang language of the indigenous people across the MidCoast Region.

About the MidCoast Region

From lakes and estuaries to white sandy beaches to world heritage mountain wilderness, the MidCoast region offers an attractive lifestyle for everyone. Our community is characterised by its welcoming attitude, growing economy and natural beauty. These are the pillars of the quality of life we value.

Our commitment

At MidCoast Council we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities. Our aim is to provide all of our staff with an inclusive, safe and healthy working environment. We never discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age or marital, veteran or disability status. If you have a disability and need to request any adjustments to assist with the application process, or to discuss workplace adjustments you may require, please contact the HR representative.

Council also recognises the skills and attributes of veterans and welcomes applications from ex-service personnel.

We respectfully ask that recruitmentagencies do not contact us at this stage.