Community Environmental Officer
Job No:
PP0185
Location:
Gordon
Community Environmental Officer
- Salary $98,182.78 to $113,892.48
- Permanent full time position – 35 hours per week
- Access to Flex Leave
About Ku-ring-gai Council
Ku-ring-gai is one of Sydney’s most beautiful and environmentally rich areas, located just 16km north of the CBD.
With a mix of vibrant town centres, leafy residential areas, heritage precincts, and natural bushland, we are a local government area committed to balancing growth with sustainability, character, and community values.
About the role
Ku-ring-gai Council is seeking an experienced Community Environmental Officer
to join our team and play a key role in managing environmental issues across the bushland and private property interface.
Your duties will include, but are not limited to:
- Conduct inspections and investigations relating to dumping and encroachment at the bushland/private property interface.
- Respond to environmental complaints, investigate issues and coordinate appropriate follow-up, resolution and remediation.
- Undertake proactive inspections of Council reserves to identify dumping and encroachment issues including tracks and trails.
- Assist regulatory officers with infringement notices relating to environmental and bushland breaches.
- Deliver community anti-dumping education campaigns in collaboration with Council’s waste and cleaning services teams.
- Assist with the review and implementation of Council’s Bushland Dumping and Encroachment Policy.
- Provide advice on sustainability issues relating to the bushland/private property interface.
- Maintain accurate records, statistics and evidence relating to complaints, inspections and investigations.
- Develop and deliver environmental education and engagement, including support to Council programs such as Creekcare, Trailcare and Bushcare
- Monitor and evaluate program performance and prepare reports and performance data as required.
- Provide a high level of customer service when responding to environmental requests and complaints.
- Deliver environmental training and support to staff as required.
- Ensure all activities comply with relevant legislation, Council policies, procedures and WHS requirements.
Qualifications, Skills & Experience
- Tertiary qualifications in a relevant environmental discipline and/or substantial experience in a similar capacity.
- Current Class C driver’s licence.
- Demonstrated experience developing and implementing policies and strategies relating to environmental issues, particularly bushland/private property interface management.
- Experience maintaining records and compiling factual evidence for legal proceedings and/or reports to senior management.
- Experience developing and delivering environmental or sustainability education and promotional resources to a range of stakeholder groups.
Benefits
- Access to a wide range of development and training opportunities
- Supportive, collaborative and values-driven team culture
- Access to Fitness Passport
- Annual Health & Fitness reimbursement of up to $100 (subject to eligibility)
- Novated Lease options available for private use vehicles
- Free confidential Employee Assistance Program
- Convenient Ku-ring-gai location with beautiful natural surroundings
For more information on the benefits offered at Ku-ring-gai Council, please refer to our website click here.
How to apply
Applicants are required to address all Essential Criteria as listed within the Position Description to be eligible for an interview.
Like to know more? Contact David Towns on 9424 0961
Closes: 11:30pm, 1 October 2026
Ku-ring-gai Council is an equal opportunity employer
