EcoHub Support Officer

Are you passionate about the environment, enjoy connecting with people and thrive in a hands-on, community-focused role? We're looking for an EcoHub Support Officer to help bring the City's sustainability initiatives to life.

As part of the EcoHub team, you'll play a key role in supporting the smooth operation of the facility and its programs – from helping coordinate events and workshops, to engaging with visitors, volunteers and community groups. You'll be the friendly face of the EcoHub, promoting sustainable living and inspiring positive environmental action in our community.

Location:City of Melville EcoHub

Salary: Level 4 $79,100.18 to $84,381.44 pro-rata p.a. + 12% Super

Employment Type:Fixed Term Part-Time 0.4 FTE (until 30 June 2026) and Casual

What You'll Be Doing

• Provide exceptional customer service to visitors and community members
• Support the delivery of the EcoHub's vibrant calendar of events and programs
• Assist with administration, facility bookings, and day-to-day operations
• Help promote the City's sustainability goals and values through your work
• Work collaboratively with staff, volunteers and the local community to make the EcoHub a welcoming and engaging space

What We're Looking For

• Current C Class Driver's Licence, First Aid Certificate and Working with Children Check (or willingness to obtain)
• An interest or experience in sustainability, education and/or community development
• Experience providing high-quality customer service in a busy and community-focused environment
• Ability to engage confidently with children, community members, and volunteers
• Strong organisational, time management and communication skills
• Confidence using IT systems and tools (e.g. booking platforms, social media, Microsoft Office)
• Availability for Fixed Term 0.4FTE: Ideally available Tuesdays and Thursdays, with flexibility to work additional hours as required
• Availability for Casual: Ability and willingness to work outdoors including weekends and public holidays as required

It's a bonus if you also have:

• Experience with booking systems, social media and Microsoft Office
• Experience working with people with special needs or from diverse cultural backgrounds

How to Apply

Apply online via the Apply button and provide a comprehensive resume and cover letter (no more than 2 pages) demonstrating fulfilment of essential requirements outlined in the Position Description attached.

In your cover letter, please indicate:

• Which position you are applying for (Fixed Term 0.4 FTE/Casual/Both)
• Your preferred working days and availability including flexibility for additional hours/weekend work

Closing Date: Friday, 21 November 2025, 11.59PM AWST.

Fo further information about this position, please contact: Sarah-Jane McMahon, Coordinator Sustainability and Environmental Education on

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, we strongly advise you apply as soon as possible as the City reserves the right to close this advertisement before the closing date.

Why The City of Melville?

We are a welcoming and diverse community that enjoys a blend of retail and business precincts and an abundance of open spaces in a unique, natural landscape, along the shores of the beautiful Swan and Canning Rivers.

We are proud to be recognised as an Inclusive Employer – a prestigious award that benchmarks workplace inclusion across various diversity areas. This recognition is the only one of its kind in Australia and highlights our commitment to fostering a workplace where diversity is celebrated, and inclusion thrives.  In everything we do, we focus on our EPIC values of Excellence, Participation, Integrity and Caring and we aim to achieve an inclusive, vibrant, and sustainable future.

Why Belong?

Elevate your work experience with the City of Melville's benefits

• Join an award-winning, Inclusive Employer recognised for diversity, accessibility and welcoming workplaces
• Enjoy annual salary increases of 4%, effective each year from 1 July 2025 to 1 July 2027
• Enjoy flexible working arrangements that help balance work and life
• Stay active with a free LeisureFit membership
• Save time and money with free on-site parking
• Celebrate your special day with Birthday Leave – no work on your big day
• Access paid parental leave to support your family
• Take more time to recharge with 2 extra days of annual leave plus the option to purchase additional leave (up to 10 weeks off per year)
• Benefit from a generous superannuation co-contribution of up to 15.5%
• Maximise your pay with salary packaging and novated leasing options
• Grow your career with structured professional development and study assistance programs
• Look after your wellbeing with wellness initiatives and Employee Assistance Programs
• Connect outside of work with a vibrant social club

The City of Melville celebrates diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We welcome and strongly encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including but not limited to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, and people living with disabilities.

Please note that the City does not offer visa sponsorship. While permanent positions are generally only open to Australian citizens or permanent residents, permanent positions may occasionally be filled on a fixed-term basis. In such cases and for fixed-term or casual roles, applicants with temporary unrestricted work rights in Australia (and residing in Perth) may be considered, provided they have unrestricted work rights for the duration of the appointment.

All candidates applying for a position where the use of 'plant and machinery' or driving a vehicle is an inherent requirement of the role and other 'high risk' facilities where public safety is at risk, will be required to pass a drug and alcohol test as part of a pre-employment medical.

We appreciate the interest from Recruitment Agencies in collaborating with us, however, at this time, the City of Melville is managing the recruitment process for this role. Please refrain from submitting candidate profiles to our team. Rest assured, should the need for external assistance arise in the future, we will not hesitate to reach out to recruitment agencies.