Salary from $99,565.64 - $107,672.03 pa + 12% superannuation

Temporary Full-time position for up to 12 months to cover parental leave (part time hours can be considered)

Hybrid work model - opportunity to work from home up to 2 days per week

About the role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Environment & Sustainability Officer to join the Environment and Sustainability Team at Woollahra Municipal Council on a temporary full-time basis.

As the Environment & Sustainability Officer, you will join a small and high performing team. A key element of your role will be implementing strategies and projects to protect and enhance the natural environment of Woollahra

This position has a strong environmental science focus, covering issues such as catchment and coastal management, water quality and conservation, biodiversity, and climate change mitigation. The position is responsible for environmental impact assessment and delivering environmental education activities for the local community.

About you

As an experienced and enthusiastic Environment and Sustainability Officer, your strong knowledge of environmental issues, experience in environmental impact assessment and your passion for delivering excellent environmental outcomes will see you succeed in this role. You will be a high achiever with;

Essential Criteria

Tertiary qualifications in environmental science, environmental management (or similar related degree qualification).

Strong knowledge of environmental issues as they relate to local government, including coastal management, water quality, biodiversity and climate change.

Experience developing strategies, policies or projects to address a range of environmental issues.

Demonstrated experience undertaking environmental impact assessment, such as assessment of development applications and preparation of REFs.

Thorough knowledge of environmental legislation as it applies to Local Government.

Project management skills including: preparing project briefs; obtaining quotes; managing contractors; budget development and management.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including report writing, preparation of submissions and expert advice, and the ability to present to a wide range of audiences.

Ability to attend events outside of normal business hours, including weekends and evenings.

Class C drivers licence.

Desirable Criteria

Experience in local government.

Experience delivering environmental education programs.

What’s in it for you?

We promote equal access to opportunities within the organisation and we pride ourselves on creating a safe and engaging working environment.

We are dedicated to looking after our staff, because if we look after our people, we will be better placed to look after our community.

Eligible staff will be entitled to some of the following benefits:

Fortnightly RDO - we value your work/life balance

Hybrid workplace - work from home up to 2 days per week

Generous personal leave provisions (E.g. Long Service Leave after 5 years’ of continuous service, Parental Leave, Health & Wellbeing Days, Study Leave)

High quality training and development opportunities

Subsidised gym membership through Fitness Passport with access to 810+ fitness facilities

How to apply

Apply on line by clicking the link below.

You will be asked to demonstrate how you meet each of the selection criteria.

If you have a separate statement addressing the selection criteria, please upload it as a cover letter and simply refer to it in the online questionnaire.

You will be able to upload 2 documents only.

For information on applying for Council jobs, please refer to http://www.woollahra.nsw.gov.au/council/employment/recruitment_and_selection_process

For further information about the role, please contact Micaela Hopkins, Team Leader Environment & Sustainability, on 9391 7153 during business hours.

Our preference is for applications to be submitted online, however, we will accept hard copy applications addressed to Human Resources, Woollahra Council, PO Box 61, Double Bay, NSW, 1360.

CLOSING DATE: 11:59PM on Wednesday 1 October 2025,

Woollahra Council is committed to responding to its responsibilities under the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 in undertaking all measures that are reasonably practical to ensure the health and safety of all our workers.

Should an applicant indicate that they wish to seek an exemption on medical or other grounds, they will need to provide evidence of their circumstances such as an accepted certified medical contraindication.

Woollahra Council is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.

We are committed to reconciliation and strongly encourage all applicants, including, but not limited to, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, young people, mature aged workers, LGBTIQ and other minority groups to apply.

If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application