Climate Change and Sustainability Officer

Footscray, Australia

Permanent Full-Time
Band 6 ($99,705 - $108,027) + 12% super + monthly ADO
Footscray, Melbourne

About Us

At Maribyrnong City Council, we are committed to creating a connected, inclusive and thriving community where people feel proud to live, work and visit. Located in Melbourne's vibrant inner west, Maribyrnong is one of Victoria's fastest growing municipalities, celebrated for its diversity, creativity and strong sense of community. We are passionate about delivering innovative services and opportunities that support our residents, businesses and visitors now and into the future.

The Opportunity

The Environmental Sustainability team is seeking a passionate and suitably qualified Climate Change and Sustainability Officer to help lead Council's response to the climate risk and drive meaningful sustainability outcomes for the City of Maribyrnong.

This is a unique opportunity to join a high-performing, values-led and genuinely supportive team in one of Melbourne's most dynamic inner-west municipalities. In this role, you will lead and contribute to strategic initiatives that turn Council's Climate Strategy and Action Plan into real-world impact. From shaping policy and delivering projects to collaborating across Council and with the community, your work will help create a more resilient, sustainable and liveable future for Maribyrnong.

If you are looking for a role where you can make a tangible difference, work with passionate colleagues, and be part of an organisation that values innovation, collaboration and community impact, this could be the opportunity for you.

Key Responsibilities

Support and provide strategic advice to the Coordinator Environmental Sustainability to help achieve Council Plan environmental targets and objectives.
Undertake research and analysis to provide timely, evidence-based advice on emerging trends, policy, innovation, technology and best practice in environmental sustainability.
Lead the development and delivery of environmental sustainability strategies, policies, plans, projects and programs.
Build strong partnerships across Council, with regional networks and with external stakeholders to progress environmental outcomes for both Council and the community.
Identify and pursue opportunities that strengthen Council's leadership in climate action and environmental sustainability.

About You

To be considered for this role, you will bring:

A tertiary qualification in Environmental Policy, Environmental Science, Environmental Social Science, Environmental Management or a related field, together with at least three years' experience in environment, sustainability and project management roles.
Demonstrated experience in a climate emergency-focused role, with a clear understanding of strategic and practical responses to climate-related challenges.
Knowledge of relevant legislation, policy and regulatory frameworks applicable to this role.
Strong interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills, with a proven ability to build trusted relationships, influence outcomes, work collaboratively and develop partnerships.
A valid Working with Children Check.
No relevant criminal record found in a police check.
Australian or New Zealand citizenship, or Australian permanent residency.

Why Choose Maribyrnong?

At Maribyrnong, you will join an organisation that is committed to community wellbeing, environmental leadership and a positive workplace culture. Council offers flexible employment conditions to support work/life balance, including regular accrued days off, flexible work options and working from home arrangements. Council's Employee Code of Conduct is built on the values of Respect, Courage and Integrity, and the organisation encourages applications from people of diverse backgrounds. Maribyrnong has also declared a climate emergency and is now working on the next dedicated Climate Strategy and Action Plan to guide its response, with more of a focus on risk, adaptation and community resilience.

Work in a friendly, professional and highly supportive multidisciplinary team.
Enjoy a flexible and contemporary work environment that supports work/life balance.
Be part of a meaningful, purpose-driven role in a values-led organisation.
Contribute to a Council that has declared a climate emergency and is actively working with the community toward zero emissions and greater resilience.
Work in the heart of Melbourne's vibrant inner west, with Footscray's renowned food and cultural scene right on your doorstep.
Take advantage of a monthly Accrued Day Off.

So, if you are looking for a role where you can make a genuine difference and you enjoy working in a diverse community focused environment, Apply Now!

How to Apply

To apply for this job go to: https://maribyrnong.recruitmenthub.com.au/Vacancies & enter ref code: 6902174.

Applications close 25 June 2026 at 10pm.

To express your interest in this role, please forward your resume and a cover letter, outlining your relevant experience, in support of your application by the closing date.

Enquiries: For further queries regarding this position, please contact Lisa Coffa, Coordinator Environmental Sustainability on 9688 5803, for a confidential discussion.

All candidates will be required to undertake background and probity checks including an Interview, Reference Checks, a Criminal Record Check and Working with Children Check prior to commencement.

Maribyrnong City Council (Council) is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people and to operating in a manner that complies with its obligations under the Child Wellbeing and Safety Act 2005 and the Victorian Child Safe Standards. Council promotes an organisational culture that embeds within it child safe practices and expects its staff to perform their roles and engage with the community in a manner that is consistent with its child safe practices. To guide expected standards of child safe behaviours of all staff, Council has a Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy.

As part of the appointment process, Council may undertake appropriate child safety pre-screening checks of candidates in accordance with Council Child Safety policies and procedures where appropriate. This may include asking child safety-related questions during interview, conducting relevant checks of the candidate's prior contact with children in employment and/or requiring proof of a valid Working With Children Check prior to commencement.

Council welcomes applications from all interested candidates including from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities. Council's recruitment process will be reasonably adapted to ensure all candidates have equitable access to Council's recruitment process and job opportunities.