• Permanent, Full time
• Band 5
• Salary $ 82,062.83 + Super + Flexible Working
• 19 day month with RDO or 9 day fortnight option, your choice!

About Us

The City of Whittlesea is one of the fastest growing municipalities in Australia. As a local government organisation, we play a pivotal role in the everyday lives of our community. Our vision is to make Whittlesea 2040: A Place For All by ensuring our residents can enjoy access to local services, facilities and infrastructure.

Our staff are passionate, skilled and diverse, providing a great environment to work in and succeed.

The Role

The Sustainable Environment Program Support Officer supports the delivery of high impact activities and programs that help the community and the organisation to become climate ready, be leaders in clean, sustainable living and value natural landscapes and biodiversity.

The role supports the ongoing operations of the Sustainable Environment Department. This includes:

• Overseeing the production and distribution of environment themed e-newsletters and online content
• Supporting the planning and delivery of environment related internal and external training, events, programs and activities
• Supporting in continuous improvement of department work-flows, data management, document management and processes
• Provision of high-level administrative functions for the team

About you

You are a dedicated individual with a strong enthusiasm for sustainable practices and a commitment to making a difference. You have a passion for engaging with the community and guiding them on their journey toward environmental stewardship.

You are a highly capable and collaborative person, who strives to achieve great outcomes for customers, the community, and the environment.

You will have strong communication and engagement skills. You will have flexibility to work non standard hours to deliver specific environmental programs.

You will have high levels of computer literacy and be able to identify ways to improve and streamline processes.

If this sounds like you, then you should definitely apply!

Want to know more?

For more information about this position please access a copy of the position description via the link below or If you have any questions regarding this role, please contact Amanda Dodd, Manager on 9217 2170.

To apply for this position, you must address the Key Selection Criteria outlined in the Position Description in your cover letter. Please note, that applications that do not address the Key Selection Criteria may not be considered.

Interviews will take place as suitable candidates are identified.

Please note all applicants must apply online, and no late applications will be accepted.

We are happy to take applications from international candidates if you have a valid Visa to work in Australia.

At the City of Whittlesea, we value diversity and appreciate everyone’s strengths. We are an equal opportunity employer and committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects our municipality. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds, people with a disability and people identifying as LGBTIQ. The City of Whittlesea is also a Child Safe employer.

Council is committed to providing an inclusive workplace that encourages employees to participate, without discrimination, in both work-related and other activities conducted within a work context, with the support of workplace adjustments. Where possible, the Council will identify and resolve potential barriers to the recruitment and employment of people with disabilities within the organisation.

If you require a workplace adjustment to support you during the interview process, please email [email protected] using the subject line: Sustainable Environment Program Support Officer enquiry via EthicalJobs with your request outlining your preferred method of contact. Workplace adjustment (also known as “reasonable adjustment”) is defined as: “Whatever is considered necessary and achievable to enable an employee to perform their job role efficiently and to the best of their abilities”. A Workplace adjustment can be requested at any stage in the recruitment process and/or as a part of the employment of an individual.

A position description is attached.