Position details

Part Time / Temporary

Job Number: R2636

Applications Close: 4pm, Thursday 19 June 2025

Council’s Healthy Communities Branch is recruiting for the position of Environmental Sustainability Education Officer – R2636.

This position will require the successful applicant to work 16 hours per week. Days and hours can be negotiated with the successful applicant.

About the Opportunity
Are you looking to transition back to the workforce? This is a great opportunity to work 16 hours per week in a temporary position until May 2026.

As an Environmental Sustainability Officer, you will play a crucial role in integrating sustainability into the council's operations, ensuring a healthier and more sustainable future our community.

What you will bring
Ideally the successful applicant will have the following:

· Tertiary Qualifications in a related field of Environmental Management or Environmental Education and some relevant experience or less formal qualifications with substantial relevant experience in a related field.

· Proven experience in customer engagement and the development of environmental awareness initiatives.

· Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively within a team setting.

· Proficiency in using Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Salary and Conditions
The position is classified within Band 6 of Council’s Current Enterprise Agreement commencing at $47.36 per hour plus statutory superannuation.

Benefits
As an employee you will have access to benefits such as:

Flexible Work Arrangements (Work from Home, Flextime, Purchase of Additional Leave)

Study Support Program with Paid Study Leave and Financial Contribution to Qualification Fees

Learning and Professional Development Opportunities

Access to Flare Employee Benefits for savings on everyday living

Support for Families: 16 weeks Paid Parental Leave or 32 weeks at Half Pay

Bi-Annual Employee Recognition Celebration for Milestones and Achievements

Employee Health and Wellbeing Initiatives: Discounted Health Insurance and Gym Memberships

Employee Assistance Program: Free Counselling for Employees and Immediate Family Members

Active Social Clubs

For a full list of councils benefits please visit our website: https://www.mildura.vic.gov.au/Council/Careers/Employee-Benefits

Candidates viewing via Seek are strongly encouraged to visit Councils Career’s page by following this link- https://www.mildura.vic.gov.au/Council/Careers/Current-Job-Vacancies to view a copy of the Position Description and application form that is a requirement to apply for this role.

Mildura Rural City Council is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a culture that values diversity. We encourage applications from individuals of all ages, backgrounds and identities.

We encourage people with a disability, lived experience of disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for this position.

All applicants must have the right to work in Australia and will need to provide a Police Check prior to commencing employment.

Mildura Rural City Council is a Child Safe organisation and as such, applicants may be required to hold a Working with Children Check. Applicants may also be required to undergo a pre-employment medical check as per the requirements of the role.

About our organisation

Mildura Rural City Council is a dynamic local government organisation that provides 100+ different services, facilities, programs and infrastructure to a resident base of 56,000+. Our workforce of 600+ employees support our community and help make our region a great place to live, work, play and visit. Learn more about our organisation at mildura.vic.gov.au

About our region

Mildura Rural City covers almost 10 per cent of the state of Victoria and shares borders with both New South Wales and South Australia. The region is home to Mildura - a vibrant city of 35,000+ people - and a range of smaller townships and rural communities spread across 22,000 square kilometres.

Only a short flight from three capital cities, Mildura boasts quality services, exciting attractions, diverse industries and a strong community spirit. There are fantastic professional, cultural, social, sporting and educational opportunities on offer. Learn more about our region at visitmildura.com.au

Applying for this position

All applications must include:

· A completed Job Application Form

· A resume

· A covering letter

Applicants that do not address the key selection criteria in their application may not be considered

Want to know more?

Visit mildura.vic.gov.au/Jobs for a copy of the Position Description and Application Form.

Call Human Resources on (03) 5018 8197.