Environmental Project Officer

Environmental Project Officer – Caring for Country

Environmental Project Officer – Caring for Country

Picton, New South Wales
• Part-time
• Temporary

• Temporary Part-Time – up to 28 hours per week, up to April 2026
• Salary commencing from $1,470.82 per week + 12% Superannuation
• Access to generous Flex-time provisions and Working from Home arrangements

About The Opportunity

Are you passionate about protecting Country, enhancing biodiversity, and strengthening community resilience through Traditional Knowledge? We're seeking a dedicated and culturally aware professional to help shape and deliver Caring for Country outcomes in partnership with Traditional Owners and stakeholders.

In this meaningful role, you'll integrate First Nations knowledge and practices to support land and waterway health, protect local ecosystems, and foster mutual learning across communities. Working within Council's Sustainability Policy and Strategy, you'll co-design and implement programs that honour cultural heritage while driving environmental sustainability.

If you're committed to collaborative, respectful, and impactful work that supports both Country and community, we'd love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Co-design and implement Caring for Country programs in partnership with Traditional Owners and stakeholders
• Integrate First Nations knowledge and practices to support land and waterway health
• Protect local ecosystems and foster mutual learning across communities
• Work within the Council's Sustainability Policy and Strategy to drive environmental sustainability

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Science, Ecology, Environmental Management or Conservation and Ecosystem Management or similar
• Current Class C drivers' licence
• Demonstrated project management experience designing and delivering programs with environmental and community outcomes
• Experience organising or facilitating educational programs for Aboriginal culture, Caring for Country, and environmental management
• Understanding of Traditional Owners and the contemporary social and political context
• Experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and knowledge of First Nations culture
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders including Traditional Owners, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents, Aboriginal organisations, the Council, and government/non-government agencies
• Time management, negotiation, conflict resolution, writing and communication skills

What We Can Offer You

Located on Sydney's southern fringe, Wollondilly Shire Council spans 2,560 km² of natural bushland, scenic waterways, and welcoming communities. We aim to strengthen service delivery and provide a positive, supportive work environment with a variety of benefits, including:

• Growth Learning Program
• STAR Reward and Recognition program
• Educational Assistance Program
• Health & Wellbeing programs
• Employee Assistance Program

Further Information

Sarah Kacir, Team Leader Environmental Services, 4677 1100

Applications Close: 5:00pm Monday 8 September 2025

About the Employer

Wollondilly Shire Council is committed to fostering a positive, inclusive, and diverse workplace culture. We uphold our responsibility as a child-safe organisation, and actively encourage applications from First Nations peoples, individuals with disability, veterans, LGBTQIA+ community members, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Reasonable adjustments are provided to support applicants throughout the recruitment process.

All positions are engaged Monday to Sunday (unless otherwise stated) in accordance with the Local Government (State) Award. Shortlisted applicants may be required to complete pre-employment checks including a medical assessment, drug and alcohol screening, police clearance, qualification and bankruptcy verification, and a valid Working with Children Check (WWCC).

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Join us in Making Wollondilly even better together.

To apply, please use the online recruitment platform. You must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, a permanent resident, or have unlimited work rights in Australia without visa restrictions.

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