City of Darwin is responsive to the needs, interests, and aspirations of our community. We work closely with the community and partners, provide leadership, and deliver services that create opportunities to enhance the cultural, economic, and environmental sustainability of Darwin City.

about the role

We currently have a new opportunity for someone to join the Environment, Climate and Waste team as a Service Support Officer. The successful applicant will play a key role as part of the Climate change and Environment team, by assisting and managing the delivery of key projects, programs and strategies ensuring positive environmental and sustainable outcomes for the community are achieved.

about you

The successful applicant will maintain oversight and delivery of the City of Darwin Pre-Cyclone Clean Up program in conjunction with the Senior Coordinator City maintenance, and plan prepare and deliver community-based engagement and education programs including but not limited to the Gardens for Wildlife program.

Additionally, the successful candidate will be required to assist in the delivery of environmental projects as outlined in the City of Darwin and adopted waste and environmental strategies.

The applicant must manage and monitor programs budgets and participate and assist in tender preparation, assessment, and selection

To be consider for this role, you will have a:

• Certificate IV in Conservation and Ecosystem Management or equivalent qualification and/or minimum three (3) years' experience in a similar role with understanding of sustainability and environmental issues
• National Police Records Check
• General Construction Industry - White Card
• Working with Children's Clearance
• Possession of a Class C Drivers Licence.

Why join us?

At City of Darwin, we're passionate about building and sustaining a high-performance culture that motivates our people to deliver exceptional results. You will align with and flourish in a fast-paced environment that focuses on strategic outcomes and embraces collaboration and innovation.

In return we offer a competitive remuneration package, flexible working arrangements to support the ebbs and flows of workload given the nature of the role and a supportive working environment. Your hard work will be rewarded with a competitive remuneration package and generous leave entitlements. This position has a commencing base salary of $76,391 which is negotiable depending on skills, knowledge, and experience.

And most of all, you'll know that you're helping members of your community with services that will greatly enhance their quality of life when it has never been more valuable.

Don't delay. Make a difference. Apply now.

Applications addressing the selection criteria and accompanied by a resume should be submitted by clicking Apply Now prior to the closing date.

The City of Darwin is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. We encourage people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background to apply.

As part of Council's recruitment process, successful applications will undergo pre-employment assessments, which may include a medical.