Environmental Sustainability Officer (Maximum Term Maternity Leave Cover)

Looking for a council that is progressive and diverse?

Do you have a passion for sustainability and climate action?

Flexible work arrangements, supportive team and more…

Are you looking to enhance your current knowledge?

Do you have a passion for sustainability and an interest in working with the local community?

Our small close-knit environment and sustainability team is looking for another team member.

Welcoming and full of opportunities

It's an exciting time to join the City of Bunbury!

The City of Bunbury has come a long way and is now regarded as the regional commercial and residential heart of the prosperous South West Region of Western Australia. We are one of the most diverse and dynamic growth regions in the nation. Bunbury has all the benefits of city living together with beautiful beaches and a vibrant community atmosphere.

Join us to build a better Bunbury

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Environmental Sustainability Officer to join our team on a 13-month maternity leave maximum term contract.

Using your exceptional sustainability and climate resilience knowledge, you will be responsible for preparing and implementing strategic and operational plans and liaising with relevant stakeholders. Coordination, implementation, monitoring and continual improvement of our sustainability and emission reduction initiatives will see you thrive in this position.

Liaising closely with our Climate Action and Sustainability Working Group as well as planning and implementing community events and educational programmes will see you making a real impact within our community

In addition, you will have the opportunity to support the wider team in a wide variety of environmental aspects including coastal, natural resource management, environmental education and legislative actions.

It goes without saying, you will be a go getter that loves a challenge, with outstanding communication skills and enjoys problem solving in a practical sense.

Could this be the career move you are looking for?

What we offer you

Conditions of employment are in accordance with the City of Bunbury Employee's 2024 Enterprise Agreement with Level 5 or Level 6 salary of $89,414 or $97,120 gross per annum depending on qualifications and experience. This a full-time role but we are open to candidates who would prefer to work on a part-time basis of 4 days per week.

Other benefits include:

• Generous superannuation contributions of up to 16.5%
• 4 week's annual leave with 17.5% leave loading
• Flexible work arrangements, ability to work from home 2 days a fortnight
• Heavily reduced membership for the South West Sports Centre
• EAP, wellness initiatives and other staff benefits
• A supportive team working towards the same goals

How to apply:

Applicants are to provide a current Resume, Covering Letter and statement against Essential Criteria as per the application form online.

To be considered, all applications must be submitted via the City of Bunbury Careers Website.

For further information, please refer to our How to Apply section on the website.

The City reserves the right to close the campaign early and appoint before the positions closing date.

Applications Close: Sunday 11th May 2025 @ 5.00pm AWST

We embrace diversity and inclusion in our workplace and welcome candidates from all backgrounds. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, individuals with disabilities, LGBTIQ, and culturally diverse communities to join the City of Bunbury.

The City of Bunbury is committed to providing reasonable adjustments for individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require adjustments to the application, recruitment, selection, or assessment process, please contact us at info@bunbury.wa.gov.au or call 08 9792 7000 to discuss your needs.