Project Officer Sustainability

1 week ago

Bankstown, Australia Canterbury-Bankstown Council Full time
Permanent Full Time Opportunity

  • Opportunity to extra leave (Accrued Time Off)
  • Bankstown Location

The Role


An exciting opportunity to join our Environmental Sustainability team as a Project officer specialising in assessing and mitigating the impacts of climate change in a local context.


In this diverse team you will be developing councils action plan to achieving net zero emissions for council and the community.

The role also includes working on education strategies to support our sustainability programmes.


You will also be undertaking data analysis and stakeholder engagement in working to track and achieve councils corporate net zero target.


Your duties in this role will include:

  • Develop, implement, maintain and evaluate innovative plans, programs and initiatives that link to Council's environment and sustainability strategies and policies
  • Guide, and empower internal stakeholders to incorporate sustainability into business operations and processes
  • Research solutions for complex and priority environmental and sustainability issues.
  • Maintain, monitor and evaluate data, programs, initiatives and resources to continuously improve and meet the objectives of relevant strategies, policies, plans and legislation.
  • Identify, seek and manage grants and alternate funding sources that align with the relevant strategies, policies and plans.
  • Provide specialist advice to council, state and local governments, industry and community on sustainability, energy & water efficiency, climate adaptation and resilience
  • Inform, educate and increase community and corporate awareness on sustainability, energy & water efficiency, climate adaptation and resilience issues and actions.
  • Assist in the development, delivery and reporting on Council's Community Plan, Delivery Program, Operational Plans and relevant Environmental Reporting.
  • Assist with the development, implement and review of team plans and budgets
  • Represent Council in state, regional and local government projects, working groups and industry forums
  • For a full list of duties, please refer to the position description.

You will have:

  • Tertiary qualifications in Environmental Management, Science or similar, and/or relevant industry experience supported by environmental sustainability experience.
  • Class 'C' Driver's Licence.
  • Previous experience in a sustainability role including research, projects and promoting sustainability best practice
  • Proven skills in project management including planning, establishing priorities, evaluation and allocation and management of resources and budget.
  • High level communication, interpersonal skills and public presentation skills.
  • Demonstrated experience in report writing including ability to measure, evaluate and meet reporting requirements
  • Ability to operate independently and as part of a team.
  • High level of computer literacy with good working knowledge of Microsoft office software
  • Ability to work in a flexible environment, including early mornings, weekends, and nights
The salary range for this opportunity starts at $84,005 (Grade G Step % super. Salary may be negotiable dependent on skills and experience.

Click on the link below to access salary information for all steps within the designated Grade.

Whats on offer?


By joining Canterbury Bankstown, you will be part of a dynamic and welcoming organisation that makes serving the community our primary mission.


Some of our benefits include:

  • Permanent Full Time opportunity
  • Flexible working conditions [earn extra leave, WFH]
  • Two days paid health and wellbeing leave per year.
  • 15 days sick leave.
  • Central Bankstown location (close to public transport).

How to apply:

For more information, please contact David Lowery (Team Leader Environmental Sustainability) on

  • Resume; and
  • Cover Letter explaining your suitability for the role.

Applications close at 11:59pm, Sunday 19 February 2023


Canterbury Bankstown Council is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.


Successful applicants may be required to undertake a Criminal History Check, Medical and/or Working with Children check in accordance with the position.

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