Job Description
Location: Drummoyne, Sydney
Permanent Full time - 35 hours per week
Rewarding work project managing biodiversity and natural resource management projects and programs
Nine day fortnight
The City of Canada Bay is a thriving, colourful community, surrounded by the beautiful bays of Sydney Harbour. The area is also known for its parklands, cycle paths and walkways. City of Canada Bay Council’s values underpin how we operate: We act with integrity; We empower our people; We are respectful; We work together; We innovate.
About the role
Our Sustainability Team has expanded, and we are looking for a motivated and energetic team player to join our high performing team.
In this role, you will deliver projects identified in Environmental Strategy, Emissions Reduction Action Plan, Litter Strategy, and Climate Resilience Framework.
Some of the main priorities of the role include:
Environmental and climate resilience reporting
Delivering community environmental programs to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
Supporting Council teams internally to improve corporate environmental sustainability
About the person
You will come to us with:
2 years practical and relevant work experience in the field of environmental sustainability, natural resource management or have similar transferable skills.
Tertiary qualifications and/or experience relevant to environment, engineering, engagement or sustainability fields.
Ability to analyse data, manage databases and prepare reports for environmental management using a variety of computer programs
Demonstrated experience in project management and the ability to undertake several successful projects simultaneously with exceptional time management skills
Excellent communication skills including the confidence to deal with the community and other departments within the organisation.
The ability to work both autonomously, use initiative to problem solve and work collaboratively in a team environment
You will be motivated, passionate and willing to learn new skills.
This position will involve community meetings outside of normal business hours, which requires some night and weekend work.
What’s on offer
We are offering an attractive competitive salary
The City of Canada Bay also offers excellent employee benefits which include:
Rostered Days Off (participation in a +-day fortnight scheme)
A range of flexible work arrangements including hybrid work from home arrangements
18 weeks paid parental leave
A supportive, energetic, and passionate team
Significant leave benefits (+-day fortnight, 15 days sick/personal leave, 2 days health and wellbeing leave per year, access to Long Service leave after 5 years)
Continuous training, support, and leadership development
Health and Wellbeing programs (Yoga classes, Fitness Passport, Flu vaccinations, Skin Cancer Checks)
And much, much more!
Want to know more?
Further information regarding the requirements of this role can be found in the attached Position Description here, alternatively for a confidential discussion please contact Ju’eta Amir, Senior Environmental officer on 02 ++11 6411.
Please click the below link to learn more about working at City of Canada Bay Council.
You can access it via this link: https://youtu.be/_TmiAQxswQg
How to apply
Candidates MUST apply online by clicking 'begin' below. Applications close 11:30pm, Sunday 15 September 2026, and will not be accepted through any other medium.
If you have any accessibility requirements, please feel free to contact April McCarthy on 02 +121 0076 or email [email protected] to discuss.
The City of Canada Bay Council is a Child Safe Organisation that recognises and advocates for the rights of Children and Young People and are committed to a Safe Workplace.
The City of Canada Bay Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to maintaining, growing and supporting a diverse, respectful, collaborative & inclusive workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from diverse community groups and ages including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, LGBTIQA+, people with disabilities, and other diversity groups.
The successful applicant for this role is recommended to be fully vaccinated for COVID-1+.
“Formal offers of employment are subject to standard Council pre-employment checks including medical and other background checks”.
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Permanent Full time - 35 hours per week
Rewarding work project managing biodiversity and natural resource management projects and programs
Nine day fortnight
The City of Canada Bay is a thriving, colourful community, surrounded by the beautiful bays of Sydney Harbour. The area is also known for its parklands, cycle paths and walkways. City of Canada Bay Council’s values underpin how we operate: We act with integrity; We empower our people; We are respectful; We work together; We innovate.
About the role
Our Sustainability Team has expanded, and we are looking for a motivated and energetic team player to join our high performing team.
In this role, you will deliver projects identified in Environmental Strategy, Emissions Reduction Action Plan, Litter Strategy, and Climate Resilience Framework.
Some of the main priorities of the role include:
Environmental and climate resilience reporting
Delivering community environmental programs to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
Supporting Council teams internally to improve corporate environmental sustainability
About the person
You will come to us with:
2 years practical and relevant work experience in the field of environmental sustainability, natural resource management or have similar transferable skills.
Tertiary qualifications and/or experience relevant to environment, engineering, engagement or sustainability fields.
Ability to analyse data, manage databases and prepare reports for environmental management using a variety of computer programs
Demonstrated experience in project management and the ability to undertake several successful projects simultaneously with exceptional time management skills
Excellent communication skills including the confidence to deal with the community and other departments within the organisation.
The ability to work both autonomously, use initiative to problem solve and work collaboratively in a team environment
You will be motivated, passionate and willing to learn new skills.
This position will involve community meetings outside of normal business hours, which requires some night and weekend work.
What’s on offer
We are offering an attractive competitive salary
The City of Canada Bay also offers excellent employee benefits which include:
Rostered Days Off (participation in a +-day fortnight scheme)
A range of flexible work arrangements including hybrid work from home arrangements
18 weeks paid parental leave
A supportive, energetic, and passionate team
Significant leave benefits (+-day fortnight, 15 days sick/personal leave, 2 days health and wellbeing leave per year, access to Long Service leave after 5 years)
Continuous training, support, and leadership development
Health and Wellbeing programs (Yoga classes, Fitness Passport, Flu vaccinations, Skin Cancer Checks)
And much, much more!
Want to know more?
Further information regarding the requirements of this role can be found in the attached Position Description here, alternatively for a confidential discussion please contact Ju’eta Amir, Senior Environmental officer on 02 ++11 6411.
Please click the below link to learn more about working at City of Canada Bay Council.
You can access it via this link: https://youtu.be/_TmiAQxswQg
How to apply
Candidates MUST apply online by clicking 'begin' below. Applications close 11:30pm, Sunday 15 September 2026, and will not be accepted through any other medium.
If you have any accessibility requirements, please feel free to contact April McCarthy on 02 +121 0076 or email [email protected] to discuss.
The City of Canada Bay Council is a Child Safe Organisation that recognises and advocates for the rights of Children and Young People and are committed to a Safe Workplace.
The City of Canada Bay Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to maintaining, growing and supporting a diverse, respectful, collaborative & inclusive workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from diverse community groups and ages including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, LGBTIQA+, people with disabilities, and other diversity groups.
The successful applicant for this role is recommended to be fully vaccinated for COVID-1+.
“Formal offers of employment are subject to standard Council pre-employment checks including medical and other background checks”.
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💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Environmental Sustainability Officer position is now open for candidates interested in the Government Job Alert sector. This role in Sydney offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Government Job Alert is a plus.
