Environmental Sustainability Officer

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

Are you looking to enhance your current knowledge

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

Its 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 Natural Environment and Sustainability team.

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 you will lead community engagement to make 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 Employees 2024 Enterprise Agreement with Level 5 or Level 6 salary of $96705 or $105044 gross per annum depending on qualifications and experience.

Other benefits include:

• Generous superannuation contributions of up to 17%
• 4 weeks 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

If you want to make a positive impact and be involved in shaping our great City please apply now!

How to apply

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All applicants are to complete the online application form and provide a current Resume and Covering Letter.

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

The successful applicant may be required to undertake a pre-employment medical screening prior to commencement.

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

Applications Close: 5 August 2026 at 5pm AWST

Alan Ferris
Chief Executive Officer

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