Senior Sustainability Officer

20 hours ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Moonee Valley City Council Full time $100,000 - $120,000 per year

Senior Sustainability Officer

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Closing date: 11:45pm, Sunday 28th September 2025

· Part-Time (0.6FTE), Permanent role

· Salary commencing at $97, % Superannuation, commensurate with experience

The Opportunity

We are currently seeking a Senior Sustainability Officer to join our committed and passionate Sustainability Team. It is a great opportunity to develop, deliver and contribute to a range of environmental sustainability programs, including climate change mitigation, adaptation and resilience within the community.

The Senior Sustainability Officer will be responsible for projects and programs that contribute towards creating a sustainable city and Council's commitment to achieving zero net community emissions by 2040, and a city that achieves climate resilience through supporting the community to adapt to a changing climate.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

· Support and provide advice to the Coordinator Sustainability and Principal Sustainability Officer to ensure development and achievement of Council Plan and Health Plan, and MV2040 environmental targets and objectives.

· Support the Principal Sustainability Officer to deliver Council's community carbon emissions reduction program, Let's Go Zero Moonee Valley.

· Develop and deliver a range of initiatives to support the Moonee Valley community to adapt to the impacts of climate change.

· Coordinate community focused sustainability programs (eg. My Smart Garden) and climate resilient initiatives.

· Provide advice and support community-led initiatives, including building resilience to climate change through capacity building and technical advice.

· Represent Moonee Valley City Council in regional partnerships and external working groups/forums to strengthen shared climate and environmental sustainability outcomes.

· Participate in a range of regional projects and engage with partner organisations to deliver relevant opportunities to progress Council's and community's efforts on environmental and climate change issues.

· Undertake research and analysis to deliver up-to-date and timely advice on emerging trends, opportunities, policy, practice, innovation and technology in relevant areas of environmental sustainability and climate change.

· Undertake the role of Project Manager (or project team member) to deliver multi-disciplinary projects across Council, to help achieve sustainability outcomes, ensuring the agreed scope, timelines and budget constraints are met.

· Actively contribute to a positive team and organisational culture with a focus on customer service and value for the community.

Skills & Experience

· A tertiary qualification in climate change, Environmental Policy, Environmental Science, Environmental Management, Environmental Sustainability, or a related field combined with relevant work and practical experience.

· Demonstrated experience working in a climate emergency focused role.

· An understanding of working in Local Government.

· Experience, knowledge and understanding of the relevant legislation for this role.

· Excellent computer literacy skills, competent in the MS-Office suite of program

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted through our online system and should be in line with the Moonee Valley City Council Application Guide. Applications that do not meet these requirements may not be considered.

For further information, please view the Position Description or contact Sarah Wigley, Coordinator Sustainability City Futures on

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