Environmental Sustainability Education Officer

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About the Opportunity

This is a great opportunity to work 16 hours per week in a temporary position until May 2026.

As an Environmental Sustainability Education Officer, you will play a crucial role in integrating sustainability into the council's operations, ensuring a healthier and more sustainable future our community.

What you will bring
Ideally the successful applicant will have the following:

• Tertiary Qualifications in a related field of Environmental Management or Environmental Education and some relevant experience or less formal qualifications with substantial relevant experience in a related field.
• Proven experience in customer engagement and the development of environmental awareness initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively within a team setting.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Hold a current satisfactory Police Check or willing to obtain one.
• Current driver's license

Salary and Conditions
The position is classified within Band 6 of Council’s Current Enterprise Agreement commencing at $47.36 per hour plus statutory superannuation.

Benefits
As an employee you will have access to benefits such as:

• Flexible Work Arrangements (Work from Home, Flextime, Purchase of Additional Leave)
• Study Support Program with Paid Study Leave and Financial Contribution to Qualification Fees
• Learning and Professional Development Opportunities
• Access to Flare Employee Benefits for savings on everyday living
• Support for Families: 16 weeks Paid Parental Leave or 32 weeks at Half Pay
• Bi-Annual Employee Recognition Celebration for Milestones and Achievements
• Employee Health and Wellbeing Initiatives: Discounted Health Insurance and Gym Memberships
• Employee Assistance Program: Free Counselling for Employees and Immediate Family Members
• Active Social Clubs

For a full list of councils benefits please visit our website: https://www.mildura.vic.gov.au/Council/Careers/Employee-Benefits

Mildura Rural City Council is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a culture that values diversity. We encourage applications from individuals of all ages, backgrounds and identities.

We encourage people with a disability, lived experience of disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for this position.

All applicants must have the right to work in Australia and will need to provide a Police Check prior to commencing employment.

Mildura Rural City Council is a Child Safe organisation and as such, applicants may be required to hold a Working with Children Check. Applicants may also be required to undergo a pre-employment medical check as per the requirements of the role.

Applying for this position

All applications must include:

• A completed Job Application Form
• A resume
• A covering letter

Applicants that do not address the key selection criteria in their application may not be considered

Submit your application

By email to: [email protected]
All emailed applications will be acknowledged.

In person to: Mildura Rural City Council, 108 Madden Avenue, Mildura

By mail to:

Chief Executive Officer
Mildura Rural City Council
PO Box 105
MILDURA VIC 3502

More information
Call Human Resources on (03) 5018 8197
Email [email protected]