Environmental Project Officer

2 weeks ago

Picton, New South Wales, Australia Wollondilly Shire Council Full time $76,019 - $76,429 per year

Reference Number: S

Closing Date: 08/09/2025

Employment Type: Temporary Part Time (Up to April 2026)

Environmental Project Officer – Caring for Country

  • Picton location
  • 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.

To succeed in this position, you will meet the following criteria:

  • Tertiary qualifications in Science, Ecology, Environmental Management or Conservation and Ecosystem Management or similar qualifications
  • Current Class C drivers' licence
  • Demonstrated project management experience in designing and delivering programs with environmental and community outcomes
  • Experience in organising or facilitating educational programs to various stakeholders in Aboriginal culture, Caring for Country, and environmental management
  • An understanding of Traditional Owners and the context of this in a contemporary social and political setting
  • Demonstrated understanding of and experience in working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and a good understanding of traditional and contemporary 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 and non-government agencies
  • Demonstrated 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 vibrant, welcoming communities.

Delivering exceptional, high-performing services to our community is fundamental to what we do. We continuously seek opportunities to strengthen our service delivery across and require experienced and qualified professionals to join us in Making Wollondilly even better, together. We actively cultivate a positive and supportive work environment, providing a variety of benefits to support, reward and actively engage our workforce including;

  • Learn, develop and grow your career with our Growth Learning Program
  • Be acknowledged in our STAR Reward and Recognition program
  • Participate in our Educational Assistance Program
  • Stay connected with our Health & Wellbeing programs
  • Access to our Employee Assistance Program

Want to find out more?

Further Information: Sarah Kacir, Team Leader Environmental Services,

Applications Close: 5:00pm Monday 8 September 2025

Join us in Making Wollondilly even better together

Only applications received via Council's online recruitment platform be considered. To apply for this position, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, a permanent resident, or have unlimited work rights in Australia without visa restrictions.

All positions are engaged Monday to Sunday (except otherwise stated) in accordance with the Local Government (State) Award.

Shortlisted applicants may be required to complete pre-employment checks including a medical assessment (including drug and alcohol screening), police clearance, qualification and bankruptcy verification, and a valid WWCC.

Wollondilly Shire Council is committed to fostering a positive, inclusive, and diverse workplace culture. We uphold our responsibility as a child-safe organisation, dedicated to promoting and protecting the rights of children and young people. We encourage applications from First Nations peoples, individuals with disability, veterans, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities. We actively provide reasonable adjustments ensuring applicants are supported throughout the recruitment process.

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