Environment Centre Officer Casual

Council Jobs; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 82,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Free gym and wellness centre

Award winning superannuation fund

Generous leave provisions

Job summary

Brisbane City Council is seeking an Environment Centre Officer to deliver engaging environmental learning programs and support the day-to-day operations of Brisbane's Environment Centres. You will create meaningful experiences that connect people with the natural environment and promote environmental stewardship.

The role involves delivering learning programs to diverse audiences, developing educational resources, and providing excellent customer service across Council Environment Centres.

Qualifications

• knowledge of environmental learning principles and experience delivering environmental education activities to a range of audiences
• knowledge of native and exotic flora, fauna and habitats, with the ability to interpret natural history and ecological processes
• experience delivering community engagement activities and events and supporting volunteers
• well-developed customer service, communication and interpersonal skills
• strong organisational and time management skills
• a valid Working with Children Blue Card.

Responsibilities

• deliver environmental learning programs to diverse audiences across multiple locations
• develop educational resources and activities for environmental programs
• provide excellent customer service to visitors and support centre operations
• support community engagement initiatives and volunteers
• contribute to welcoming and effective operation of the centres

Skills

Environmental education

Community engagement

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Working with Children Blue Card

Job description

Personnel Area: Environment, Parks and Sustainability Services

Branch: Natural Environment, Water and Sustainability

Salary Range: AUD $82,008 – $87,344 per annum (Remuneration stated is for full-time positions)

Hourly Rate: $43.50 per hour plus 25% casual loading

Work type: Casual ongoing

Location: Boondall Wetlands, Karawatha Forest, Downfall Creek

Our Business – Environment, Parks and Sustainability Services

Our people are in a unique position to help shape Brisbane as a liveable, vibrant, prosperous, connected, green and sustainable city. Working collaboratively across five branches, City Planning and Sustainability develops strategic and operational initiatives that deliver on Brisbane Vision 2031 and help create a city that residents are proud to call home. Our work supports thriving communities and businesses while helping prepare Brisbane for the opportunities of the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Our Branch - Natural Environment, Water & Sustainability

Natural Environment, Water & Sustainability (NEWS) plays a vital role in managing Brisbane's natural environment, open spaces, parklands and waterways that help define our unique subtropical lifestyle. Our branch brings together planners, engineers, scientists, project managers, communication and engagement specialists, and business support professionals who work collaboratively to protect and enhance Brisbane's environmental values.

The Role

As an Environment Centre Officer, you will help deliver engaging environmental learning and community programs while supporting the day-to-day operations of Brisbane's Environment Centres. Working across a range of locations, you will create meaningful experiences that connect people with the natural environment and encourage environmental stewardship.

You will deliver environmental learning programs to a diverse range of audiences and contribute to the development of educational resources and activities. You'll also provide excellent customer service to visitors, support community engagement initiatives and volunteers, and contribute to the welcoming and effective operation of the centres.

This is an ongoing casual opportunity, with rostered shifts of up to 7.25 hours available on weekdays and weekends at any of Council's Environment Centres.

To be successful in the role you will have:

• knowledge of environmental learning principles and experience delivering environmental education activities to a range of audiences, incorporating curriculum and non-curriculum outcomes
• knowledge of native and exotic flora, fauna and habitats, with the ability to interpret natural history, ecological processes and environmental values
• experience delivering community engagement activities and events and supporting volunteers
• well-developed customer service, communication and interpersonal skills
• strong organisational and time management skills
• a valid Working with Children Blue Card.

Please note: this role will require a Criminal History Check,

Benefits of working for Council include:

• flexible working hours, and flexible arrangements
• free gym and wellness centre
• award winning superannuation fund
• generous leave provisions

Benefits of working for Council:

For more information:Please call Robert Payie on 07 3178 3***

*Eligibility for internal only roles includes external applicants who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and/or as a person living with a disability. Applicants from these groups are required to complete the diversity and inclusion questions on the application form to enable Council to determine eligibility.

People from diverse backgrounds, including those living with a disability and/or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, who may have questions about the recruitment process or working at Council, are encouraged to reach out to the contact above, who can connect you with a member of Council’s Diversity and Inclusion team.

Application Closing Date: Sunday 8 November 2026 at 11:55pm

Brisbane City Council is a multi-award winning accessible and inclusive workplace where our people represent the diverse communities we serve, are supported, and can feel safe. Council has been awarded Employer of the Year at the National Disability Awards and has been recognised multiple times with ‘Gold Employer’ status from the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTI inclusion.