RiverConnect Education & Engagement Officer

Greater Shepparton City Council; City of Greater Shepparton; On-site; AUD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Greater Shepparton City Council in Shepparton VIC is seeking a RiverConnect Education & Engagement Officer to deliver education, engagement, participation and stewardship initiatives that strengthen connection to the river environment.

Working with schools, Traditional Owners, partners and the community, you will develop environmental education programs, plan events, and create resources for newsletters and social media. Occasional after-hours work may be required.

Qualifications

• Experience in environmental education, community engagement, or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Deliver RiverConnect Strategic Plan actions and targets.
• Develop and facilitate environmental education, outdoor learning and participation activities.
• Plan and deliver community events, campaigns, volunteer and stewardship initiatives.
• Build relationships with schools, Traditional Owners, partners and community stakeholders.
• Create engaging resources, social media, website content and newsletters.

Skills

Environmental education

Community engagement

Communication

Sustainability

Stakeholder liaison

Tools

Social media tools

Newsletter creation

Job description

RiverConnect Education & Engagement Officer

Greater Shepparton City Council – Shepparton VIC

RiverConnect Education & Engagement Officer

Salary: $80,385.24 per annum

Closing: Friday 23 October 2026

Full Time – Permanent

Greater Shepparton City Council is seeking an enthusiastic individual to join the Sustainability and Environment Team as the RiverConnect Education & Engagement Officer. Working with Council staff, RiverConnect partners, schools, volunteers and community groups, you will deliver education, engagement, participation and stewardship initiatives that strengthen connection to the river environment.

About the Role

Supported by the Team Leader Sustainability and Environment and RiverConnect partners, and working closely with the RiverConnect Project Officer you will:

• Deliver RiverConnect Strategic Plan actions and targets
• Develop and facilitate environmental education, outdoor learning and participation activities
• Plan and deliver community events, campaigns, volunteer and stewardship initiatives
• Build relationships with schools, Traditional Owners, partners and community stakeholders
• Create engaging resources, social media, website content and newsletters

This role will suit a motivated, organised and collaborative individual with strong communication, customer service and interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently. Applicants with relevant qualifications or demonstrated experience in environmental education, community engagement, community development, natural resource management, sustainability or communications are encouraged to apply.

This rewarding role offers the opportunity to build community awareness, participation and positive environmental outcomes through education, behaviour change and practical action.

Occasional after-hours and weekend work is required to support activities and events, with time-in-lieu available.

For further information about this position, please contact Sharon Terry, Manager - Environment on (03) 5832 9***.