Environmental Sustainability Officer

Recruitmenthub; Bunbury; Híbrido; AUD 97.000 - 105.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Superannuation up to 17%

4 weeks annual leave

Flexible work arrangements

Work from home 2 days fortnight

Wellness initiatives

Descripción de la vacante

City of Bunbury invites applications for an Environmental Sustainability Officer to enhance sustainability and climate resilience across the organisation. You will prepare and implement strategic plans, liaise with stakeholders, and drive emission reduction initiatives while supporting coastal and natural resource management.

The role leads the Climate Action and Sustainability Working Group and collaborates with a diverse team to empower the community and achieve tangible environmental outcomes.

Formación

• Degree in Sustainability or Environmental Management or equivalent.
• Experience in Australia beneficial.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work with diverse teams and stakeholders.

Responsabilidades

• Prepare and implement strategic and operational sustainability plans.
• Liaise with stakeholders inside and outside the organisation.
• Coordinate, implement, monitor and improve sustainability and emission reduction initiatives.
• Lead the Climate Action and Sustainability Working Group for community guidance.
• Support broader environmental aspects including coastal and natural resource management.

Conocimientos

Sustainability knowledge

Climate resilience

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Educación

Degree in Sustainability or Environmental Management

Descripción del empleo

See below the vacancy and the responsibilities as well as the key skills required for the role.

Environmental Sustainability Officer

Bunbury, Australia

Reference: 6944975

Are you looking to enhance your current knowledge?

Do you have a passion for sustainability and an interest in working with the local community?

Our small close-knit environment and sustainability team is looking for another team member.

It's an exciting time to join the City of Bunbury!

The City of Bunbury has come a long way and is now regarded as the regional commercial and residential heart of the prosperous South West Region of Western Australia. We are one of the most diverse and dynamic growth regions in the nation. Bunbury has all the benefits of city living together with beautiful beaches and a vibrant community atmosphere.

Join us to build a better Bunbury

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Environmental Sustainability Officer to join our Natural Environment and Sustainability team.

Using your exceptional sustainability and climate resilience knowledge, you will be responsible for preparing and implementing strategic and operational plans and liaising with relevant stakeholders, both inside and outside the organisation. Coordination, implementation, monitoring and continual improvement of our sustainability and emission reduction initiatives will see you thrive in this position.

Leading our Climate Action and Sustainability Working Group will see you providing guidance and support to the community, empowering them to make a real impact on Climate Change impacts and sustainability initiatives.

In addition, you will have the opportunity to support the wider team in a variety of environmental aspects including coastal, natural resource management, environmental education and legislative actions.

It goes without saying, you will be a real team player that loves variety and has outstanding communication skills. Our ideal team member has a degree in Sustainability or Environmental Management with a solid foundation of work experience in Australia. You enjoy working with a diverse team to achieve sustainability goals and you find practical problem-solving rewarding.

Could this be the career move you are looking for?

What we offer you

Conditions of employment are in accordance with the City of Bunbury Employee's 2024 Enterprise Agreement with Level 5 or Level 6 salary of $96,705 or $105,044 gross per annum depending on qualifications and experience.

Other benefits include:

• Generous superannuation contributions of up to 17%
• 4 week's annual leave with 17.5% leave loading
• Flexible work arrangements, ability to work from home 2 days a fortnight
• Heavily reduced membership for the South West Sports Centre
• EAP, wellness initiatives and other staff benefits
• A supportive team working towards the same goals

The City reserves the right to close the campaign early and appoint before the positions closing date.

Applications Close: 23 November 2026 at 5pm AWST

We embrace diversity and inclusion in our workplace and welcome candidates from all backgrounds. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, individuals with disabilities, LGBTIQ, and culturally diverse communities to join the City of Bunbury.

The City of Bunbury is committed to providing reasonable adjustments for individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require adjustments to the application, recruitment, selection, or assessment process, please contact us at [e-mail] or call 08 9792 7000 to discuss your needs.

Whether you love working with people, animals or children, whether you like sitting at a desk or spending your day outside, we have an opportunity for you! Find out more about our values and benefits.

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