• Create a more sustainable Wyndham! Engage with staff, community and create change.
• Temporary Part time, Werribee based
  • 0.6 FTE until 5th February 2026
  • 0.4 FTE until 28th February 2025
• Salary from $101,297.04 (pro-rata) plus super

We are Wyndham, one of Australia’s fastest growing and most diverse cities.

Our people are hard at work designing the precincts, building the infrastructure, developing the policies and delivering the programs that will ensure the City is prepared to welcome over 200,000 new residents by 2040.

Shape new possibilities. Be part of something more.

A bit about the role

The Sustainability Officer is responsible for implementing education and improvement programs and projects that enhance and promote sustainability concepts and practices within Council, the community and businesses.

The roles will deliver on two core areas;

• The development, promotion and evaluation of sustainability events and behaviour change programs
• Supporting programs that relate to carbon accounting and organisational emissions reductions.

What you’ll deliver

• Engaging with a broad range of stakeholders including residents, local schools, businesses, and community groups to foster positive sustainability outcomes. You will design and delivery of Council’s community sustainability behaviour change and education programs and initiatives.
• Engaging with Council employees to increase and embed sustainable procurement within the organisation, including an annual audit of Council’s sustainable spend.
• Creating a wide variety of targeted sustainability communication and education materials including articles, e-newsletter, brochures, and website content.
• Monitor and implement Council’s emissions, energy and water tracking programs, including supporting stakeholders in accessing these programs.
• Deliver change management practices relating to carbon accounting and environmental data management.

What you’ll bring

• Demonstrated experience in delivering environmental behaviour change and education programs and initiatives.
• Experience / understanding of sustainable procurement practices.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, to engage with a diverse range of people.
• Proven stakeholder engagement including sound influencing skills.
• Experience with data management, auditing and report writing.
• Relevant Tertiary qualifications in Environmental Science, Project Management, Engineering disciplines, Sustainability or related field and subsequent post graduate experience and / or relevant industry experience

Be part of something more

Take a look at our job opportunities and you may be surprised at what you discover: a future-focused culture, a sense of purpose and possibility, and real opportunities to strengthen our diverse community. It all adds up to make Wyndham City a great place to belong.

Our people are our most valued asset. We are focused on building a culture that empowers every person to do their best work. Flexibility is built right into our DNA and we are committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace that celebrates a diverse workforce. Ask us how this role can be worked.

So, are you ready to shape new possibilities?

What’s next?

If you think this role might be for you, we want to hear from you. Please apply via the "Apply Now" button and sending us a cover letter and your resume. We do not require any selection criteria to be addressed.

For a confidential discussion, please contact Daniel Mack, Team Leader Sustainability on 03 8734 6146.

We are a proud inclusive employer. We encourage people from all walks of life to apply for our job opportunities. Our commitment is to provide diverse, safe, and inclusive environments where everyone can grow and succeed.