Working for East Gippsland Shire Council
With a diverse landscape including national parks, stunning coastlines, and Australia’s largest inland lakes system, East Gippsland offers an incredible environment to live and work. We’re proud to offer a supportive and inclusive workplace where you’ll have opportunities for professional development and enjoy perks like annual leave loading, an employee assistance program, and monthly ADOs.
The Opportunity
As an Environmental Partnerships Officer, you’ll work closely with volunteers, community groups and partner organisations to protect and enhance East Gippsland’s natural environment. You’ll support the planning and delivery of environmental projects on Council-managed land, roadsides and private properties, building strong partnerships that lead to meaningful outcomes for our environment.
You’ll guide and supervise on-ground works, assist with grant programs, and help develop policies and resources that support environmental volunteers.
What we’re looking for:

• A people person who loves working with the community and can build strong, productive relationships
• A background in natural resource management and a passion for biodiversity
• An organised, proactive team member who can manage small projects from start to finish
• Someone with experience working with volunteers and coordinating field-based environmental activities
• A confident communicator with the ability to problem-solve and work independently
  

Required Qualifications:

• A degree or diploma in Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, or a related field
• A current Victorian Driver’s Licence
  

This position is based from Kalimna West and Lakes Entrance.

If successful, you will need to undertake a police check, and pre-employment medical check and attain an employee type working with children check. You must also be legally entitled to work in Australia.

At EGSC, we offer
Work-Life Balance:

• Option to purchase additional leave
• Extra time off over Christmas
• Discounted memberships to our Recreation Centres

Competitive Salaries:

• Banded salaries with built in yearly increases!
• Annual leave loading paid as a lump sum in December!

A Supportive environment:

• 17 weeks paid parental leave pro rata
• Additional special leave available for chronic health conditions and other special needs
• Learning and Development team to keep your skills up to date and give you the opportunity to develop your career!
• Employee Assistance Program offering counselling support when you need it
• Staff consultative committee - management consult staff on big decisions
  

To apply, please submit:

• A cover letter detailing your interest and the skills you will bring to the role.
• A current resume with your personal details, experience, qualifications, and 2 referees.
• A statement addressing each of the key selection criteria
  
  

Applications close at 11.59pm on 8 July 2025.

Questions? For a confidential discussion about the position or to learn more, please contact Kate Allen, Natural Environment Coordinator on (03) 5153 9500

East Gippsland Shire Council is committed to being a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports flexible and accessible working arrangements for all. This includes people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people who identify as LGBTIQA+, gender diverse people, religiously, culturally and linguistically diverse people and people of any age.
East Gippsland Shire Council is committed to upholding the Child Safe Standards and has a zero tolerance for child abuse and harm. To uphold these standards a valid working with children check is required to be held for applicable positions.