WAGA Project Officer

WAGA Project Officer

Closing date: 24/10/2025 11:45 PM AUS Eastern Standard Time

Location: Brimbank Community & Civic Centre

Department: Climate Emergency and Environment

Compensation: Band 6A 36 Hour Week AUD $96, $105,152.86

Employment type: Temporary Full Time

WAGA Project Officer

$93,235 - $101,108 per annum (pro rata)

Fixed Term (6 months), Full-time (but will consider part-time)

Exciting opportunity to join a major local government climate alliance, based at one of Melbourne's largest municipalities.

The Western Alliance for Greenhouse Action (WAGA) is a partnership of councils in the west of Melbourne working collaboratively to respond to climate change across the region and encourage their communities – residents and businesses – to make a transition to a zero carbon society. The WAGA Project Officer position is responsible for undertaking a work plan supported by all the WAGA councils: Brimbank, Hobsons Bay, Maribyrnong, Melton, Moonee Valley, Moorabool and Wyndham. The position is employed by Brimbank, WAGA's host council. It is supervised by the WAGA Executive Officer and managed in Brimbank's Environment and Climate Emergency Department.

We are currently seeking a short-term appointment for the WAGA Project Officer role while we consider recruitment for a longer term position. The position is based at Brimbank's offices in Sunshine.

The role

Reporting to the WAGA Executive Officer, we are seeking a Project Officer who can bring their skills and experience for:

• Design, delivery and evaluation of WAGA's projects in line with WAGA's strategic plan and annual work plan
• WAGA's administration including working with the WAGA Operational Committee, Executive Committee and working groups.

To be considered you will have:

• Ability to work in accordance with our values and behaviours
• A relevant degree qualification in climate change, sustainability, environmental management, education or related field with relevant experience
• Demonstrated understanding of the climate emergency and solutions
• Well-developed written and oral communication skills, and ability to distil simple messages to inform and educate different audiences
• Experience collating and analysing information to ensure an evidence-based approach to decision making
• Experience in researching, developing, communicating, seeking approval for and coordinating programs and projects involving many stakeholders – is desirable.
• Ability to prepare and manage budgets and related financial information – is desirable.
• Local government experience – is desirable

This is a great opportunity to build skills and knowledge and gain an insight into collaborative climate change/sustainability work and the greenhouse alliances. WAGA's work is an important part of each WAGA council's work that makes a difference to the community.

Benefits of working at Brimbank include:

• Rostered day off every fortnight
• 36 hour working week
• Flexible work practices including hybrid working arrangements
• 16 days of personal leave per year, pro rata (FTE)
• 16 weeks paid parental leave, pro rata (FTE)
• 3 weeks partner leave, pro rata
• Make a positive impact to your community

To view a full list of employee benefits, please view Council's Employee Value Proposition

To view a copy of this Position Description, please go to and click on the Job Listing. To apply, please include your Resume and a Cover Letter of no more than 2 pages, outlining how you can deliver on the key aspects of the role.

Brimbank City Council actively encourages applicants from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage, people living with disability, and LGBTQIA+ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to explore the opportunity of a career at Brimbank.

If you have any support or access requirements, or would like to speak to someone about employment process please contact People Culture and Wellbeing on

Brimbank City Council is a Child Safe organisation and endeavouring to promote child safe, child friendly practices.

To be eligible for employment at Brimbank City Council you must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident of Australia or be legally entitled to work in Australia.

All applications should be submitted online.

Direct any queries regarding the role to: Fran Macdonald, WAGA Executive Officer,

Don't meet every single requirement for this role? Studies have shown women and those of underrepresented groups are less likely to apply for roles unless they meet every criterion. At Brimbank City Council, we recognise that different experiences make for great community outcomes. If you are excited about this role, but your experience doesn't perfectly align to the criteria we encourage you to click the APPLY button now and submit your application.

If you want to know more about what WAGA does or why you should work for Brimbank City Council, check out WAGA's web page: and Brimbank's web page:

Please use Google Chrome if you have any difficulties viewing / downloading the Position Description