About Indigo Shire Council

Indigo Shire Council is located in picturesque North East Victoria, amidst Australia's most significant collection of historic towns, with offices in Beechworth, Yackandandah, Rutherglen and Chiltern. Blend your career with a regional lifestyle by enjoying the food, wine, history, natural landscapes, sports, and hobbies on offer.

Indigo Shire Council offers a dynamic workplace where you can make a real difference in our vibrant rural community. We prioritise your growth with ongoing professional development and offer flexible work arrangements to support a healthy work-life balance.

About the role

Indigo Shire Council is on the lookout for our next Climate Change & Environment Officer! Working from the Beechworth office, you will bring your passion, expertise and energy into a small team that values your knowledge and experience. As our next Climate Change & Environment Officer you will be able to:

• Assist Council to achieve its climate change related strategies and goals, including tracking our GHG emissions and helping to identify and deliver priority climate actions at Council and in the community.
• Provide technical advice and support on a range of environment, sustainability and climate related matters.
• Assist with the planning and implementation of environment, sustainability and climate related projects and programs.
• Make a positive impact on your community!

About you

• You'll have a relevant Bachelor degree, with related industry experience to undertake the role, OR a lesser formal qualification with substantial relevant industry experience.
• You'll have well developed skills in managing and analysing data, with good problem solving abilities and strong organisational skills.
• You'll also have experience in community engagement, the ability to research funding opportunities and write funding applications.

Mandatory Checks and Pre-employment Requirements

• 2 x Reference Checks
• Current Driver's Licence
• National Police Check

Interested?

For further details, refer to the position description attached or contact Ian Ellett, Director Infrastructure Services for a confidential discussion on 03 5728 8000.

Discover more about our beautiful region by exploring the townships of Rutherglen, Beechworth, Yackandandah and Chiltern.

To Apply

Please submit your resume, cover letter and a separate document addressing each of the Selection Criteria questions, these can be found on the last page of the Position Description.

Applications close 5pm Sunday 2 November 2025 - shortlisting may commence before the close date.

Indigo Shire Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and inclusion and we welcome candidates from all backgrounds. If you have a reasonable adjustment, support, or access requirement, we encourage you to inform us through your application or email [email protected].

Why Choose Indigo Shire Council?

We are deeply committed to our Purpose of Making Life Better in Indigo Shire by prioritising our community's needs at every level. Our Values of being safe and supported, committed and having integrity, being collaborative and open, and being strategic and professional create a culture where everyone feels valued and empowered. Our work is highly dynamic and our workplace thrives on flexibility, offering you the opportunity to shape your professional journey in line with your unique needs and aspirations.

We offer:

• Flexible Working Arrangements: We recognise that flexible working arrangements can assist employees in maintaining a healthy work/life balance. Flexible working arrangements offered to our staff include, revised starting and finishing times, part time hours, working from home and time in lieu.
• Training, Development and Career Progression Opportunities: We provide training opportunities for career growth through internal and external programs.
• Parental Leave: Permanent full time or part time employees are entitled to generous parental leave provisions including primary, secondary and grandparent leave.
• Social Club Membership: The Social Club creates opportunities for staff to interact with each other. Employees can join the social club and enjoy access to a wide range of social and recreational activities and discounts.
• Employee Assistance Program: A free confidential offsite counselling program is available for employees and their immediate family members (living in the employee's household) to use at any time during or outside work hours.