Senior Environment And Sustainability Officer
Job Description
Are you passionate about protecting the environment, driving sustainability initiatives and creating meaningful change in your community?
We're looking for an experienced and motivated Senior Environment and Sustainability Officer to lead and support projects that enhance biodiversity, reduce emissions, strengthen climate resilience and help deliver a more sustainable future for the Colac Otway region.
What You'll Be Doing
About Colac
Colac Otway Shire is widely regarded as one of the most picturesque municipalities in Victoria. It comprises spectacular coastal areas, rain-forested hinterlands and beautiful vast open plains with native grasslands and wildflowers.
From the Great Ocean Road towns of Apollo Bay and Lavers Hill, to the beacon of the Cape Otway Lighthouse, the cascading waterfalls, nature trails and native wildlife, the lush tree ferns of the rainforests and tall timber of the Otway forest, Colac Otway has it all. Country living without compromise.
Colac Otway Shire Council is an amazing place to work. If you are passionate about delivering great customer service, working for a progressive and innovative council, and making a difference to your local community, browse the current vacancies below.
About The Candidate
Are you passionate about protecting the environment, driving sustainability initiatives and creating meaningful change in your community?
We're looking for an experienced and motivated Senior Environment and Sustainability Officer to lead and support projects that enhance biodiversity, reduce emissions, strengthen climate resilience and help deliver a more sustainable future for the Colac Otway region.
What You'll Be Doing
- Delivering environmental and sustainability projects and programs
- Driving climate change mitigation and adaptation initiatives
- Building strong partnerships with community groups and government agencies
- Securing grant funding for local projects
- Developing policies, strategies, education programs and community engagement activities
About Colac
Colac Otway Shire is widely regarded as one of the most picturesque municipalities in Victoria. It comprises spectacular coastal areas, rain-forested hinterlands and beautiful vast open plains with native grasslands and wildflowers.
From the Great Ocean Road towns of Apollo Bay and Lavers Hill, to the beacon of the Cape Otway Lighthouse, the cascading waterfalls, nature trails and native wildlife, the lush tree ferns of the rainforests and tall timber of the Otway forest, Colac Otway has it all. Country living without compromise.
Colac Otway Shire Council is an amazing place to work. If you are passionate about delivering great customer service, working for a progressive and innovative council, and making a difference to your local community, browse the current vacancies below.
About The Candidate
- Degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Natural Resource Management or related field
- Minimum 3 years' relevant professional experience
- Strong project management and stakeholder engagement skills
- Passion for sustainability, conservation and climate action
- Current Victorian Driver Licence