Regional Sustainability & Environment Officer

Department of Transport and Planning; Ballarat; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Transport and Planning in Ballarat/Geelong region is seeking a Sustainability and Environment Officer to provide environmental and sustainability advice across regional projects, ensuring compliance with Victorian and Commonwealth environmental legislation. You will assess environmental data, manage off-site requirements, and support construction phases.

You'll build partnerships with government agencies, contractors and communities, develop sustainability initiatives, and

Qualifications

• Applies strong environmental expertise, interpreting Victorian and Australian environmental legislation to support compliant and sustainable outcomes.
• Uses critical thinking and sound judgement to assess complex issues and develop practical solutions.
• Collaborates with stakeholders to achieve agreed environmental outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Undertakes environmental assessments and reviews data and reports.
• Manages environmental requirements on and off-site for projects.
• Supports projects during and after construction and promotes sustainability initiatives.

Skills

Environmental expertise

Stakeholder collaboration

Project coordination

Critical thinking

Education

Tertiary qualification in environmental field

Job description

The Department of Transport and Planning in Ballarat/Geelong region is seeking a Sustainability and Environment Officer to provide environmental and sustainability advice across regional projects, ensuring compliance with Victorian and Commonwealth environmental legislation. You will assess environmental data, manage off-site requirements, and support construction phases.

You'll build partnerships with government agencies, contractors and communities, develop sustainability initiatives, and