Climate Change & Emissions Reduction Officer

Applications closing on 07 July 2026, 05:00 PM

  • Job TypeFull Time Fixed Term

 Location: Camperdown, Victoria

 Job type:  Fixed term, full time for up to 18 months

 Salary:  $90,141 -$98,403 per annum

 

About the position

Corangamite Shire Council is seeking a Climate Change and Emissions Reduction Officer to lead the implementation of key sustainability projects, with a strong focus on climate change, environmental sustainability, alternative waste treatments and circular economy practices.
 
In this position, you will play an important role in delivering Council’s Environment and Sustainability Strategy and Climate Change Action Plan, while providing leadership and driving initiatives that directly reduce emissions.

 

About you

  • Formal qualifications in climate change, sustainability, or environmental management, or a less formal qualification together with extensive and diverse experience.
  • Knowledge and experience in climate change, and environmental sustainability, circular economy and developing strategies and plans related to these fields, with local government experience highly desirable.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage projects individually and in a team environment to achieve goals and objectives within set timeframes and budget, with demonstrated leadership capability highly regarded.
  • Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills sufficient to gain the co-operation and assistance of key stakeholders both within and external to the organisation to achieve the objectives of the position.
  • A demonstrated commitment to our values of trust, teamwork, and respect.
  • Current Victorian Driver Licence, Working with Children Check and recent National Police Check (or willingness to obtain).

 

Attachments

Click here to download a Position Description(PDF, 498KB)

 

How to apply

Applicants are required to submit a resume and cover letter outlining their suitability to the role in line with the Key Selection Criteria listed in the Position Description.

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Contact

Simone Robertson, Coordinator Waste & Environmental Sustainability

 Phone: 03 5593 7100

 

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“Working at Corangamite Shire allows for a supportive work-life balance alongside friendly people passionate about our community.”

 

About Corangamite Shire

Working at Corangamite Shire Council means you will be a part of a fair and respectful workplace where everyone is given the opportunity to reach their potential. 

We are a child safe and equal employment opportunity employer. Applications from Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander peoples and from people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged.

For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit Corangamite Shire Council | Employment (https://www.corangamite.vic.gov.au/Employment).