Marine Foreshore Adviser

Marine Foreshore Adviser (200709) 

Maximum Term Contract Full Time - 36.25 hours per week for 6 months

$4,132.02 to $4,409.69  Fortnightly  + 13% super  

RCC Officers' Level 6 

Redland City Council offers you the chance to improve lives and shape your own career… on beautiful Redlands Coast.

Redlands is proud to rank among Queensland’s Top 5 local government areas for wellbeing in the SGS Cities and Regions Wellbeing Index - confirming our community as a great place to live, work, and grow.

Join our team as a Marine Foreshore Adviser 

Are you passionate about coastal and marine infrastructure and delivering high-quality maintenance and project outcomes? Do you enjoy working across both operational and advisory spaces, managing foreshore assets and resolving issues? If so, we invite you to apply for the Marine Foreshore Adviser position within Marine Infrastructure Asset Management at Redland City Council!

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing the day-to-day delivery of existing capital works projects within the marine foreshore space.


• Overseeing project budgets and monitoring works in progress to ensure timely and effective delivery.


• Responding to and managing issues that arise across the foreshore and coastal environment.


• Coordinating and obtaining specialist planning, environmental or technical advice as required.


• Assessing and supporting appropriate remediation, maintenance and improvement works.


• Managing project conditions, including environmental and planning requirements.


• Using asset and work management systems (such as Assetic) to track, report and manage works and defects.


• Liaising with internal stakeholders, contractors and external parties to achieve project outcomes.


• Ensuring compliance with Work Health & Safety and environmental standards.


• Contributing to a collaborative team environment and positive stakeholder relationships.

Skills and experience:

• Demonstrated experience supporting the delivery and coordination of maintenance or infrastructure works, ideally within civil, coastal or marine environments.


• Knowledge of foreshore, coastal or marine infrastructure, including maintenance and remediation considerations (highly desirable).


• Experience working with asset or work management systems (such as Assetic) or similar.


• Sound understanding of Work Health & Safety and environmental requirements in an operational or project environment.


• Ability to interpret technical information and coordinate specialist advice to inform decision-making.


• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to work effectively with internal teams, contractors and external stakeholders.


• Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.


• Experience in local government or a similar environment is desirable

Make sure to read the full Position Description before applying - it outlines everything you need to tailor your resume and cover letter.

Why this role stands out:

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  Work-life balance: Enjoy a structured full-time roster within a supportive team environment.
  
  


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  Great team culture: Join a collaborative Marine Infrastructure team that values practical outcomes and knowledge-sharing
  
  


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  Meaningful work and opportunity: Contribute to the maintenance and improvement of Redland’s coastal assets, with potential for contract extension depending on business needs.
  
  

Working for us means enjoying diverse work and gaining opportunities to grow in a region of outstanding natural beauty - Redlands Coast. In return for your passion and commitment to making a meaningful and ongoing contribution to our naturally wonderful community, we offer great benefits and the balance you need to bring the best you.

More reasons to love working with us:

• Professional development – job-specific training, study assistance, leadership and critical skills programs, plus access to an extensive range of online courses through LinkedIn Learning. We invest in your growth from day one.


• Generous leave entitlements including 4 weeks annual leave with leave loading, 15 days personal/carer’s leave, 14 weeks paid parental leave, and additional flexible leave options to support your lifestyle.


• Rewarding role-specific allowances recognising the responsibilities, skill, and impact of your position.


• Mental health and wellbeing support – access to EAP, external providers, training, and awareness programs to foster openness and reduce stigma.


• Exclusive employee lifestyle perks – discounts, cashback, health benefits, and savings on essentials, travel, tech, dining, and car ownership through novated leasing, plus employee banking benefits.


• Flexible working options – access RedFlex, offering flexibility in how, when, and where you work.


• Optional purchased leave available after probation.


• Incentives for returning from parental leave including credited leave and superannuation benefits.

View more great employee benefits here.

Who we are:

Eligibility:

• You'll hold a current 'C' class drivers licence.


• Successful applicants will be asked to consent to a criminal history check. Please note that people with criminal records are not automatically barred from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.


• To be eligible for employment, applicants must have the legal right to work in Australia.

Ready to join us?
 

Click Apply to submit your application via Council’s online portal (or through OURspace for current employees). Please include:

• A one-page cover letter; and


• A current resume outlining how you meet the role requirements.

Note: We do not accept email, hard copy or third-party applications. 

For more information about this position (200709), please contact Matthew Funnell on (07) 3820 1123.  Applications for this position close at 11:59 p.m. Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) on 09/07/2026.

At Redland City Council, we’re committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, supported and able to contribute to their full potential. We value the unique perspectives and experiences our people bring to serving our community. 

To support an inclusive recruitment experience, please let us know if you require any adjustments during the recruitment or interview process by contacting [email protected]

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