Environmental Programs Officer
Job No:
PP0186
Location:
Gordon
Environmental Programs Officer
- Salary $94,406.52 to $109,512.00 p/a + super
- Permanent full time position – 35 hours per week
- Work from Home (WFH) options / Flexible Working Arrangements
- Novated Lease options available for private use vehicles
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 looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Environmental Programs Officer to lead innovative urban biodiversity initiatives that connect people with nature and create lasting impact across our community.
Your duties will include, but are not limited to:
- Deliver environmental programs including native bee initiatives, citizen science projects and verge gardening programs
- Design engaging workshops, events and educational resources for diverse audiences
- Build strong partnerships with schools, community groups and stakeholders
- Develop inclusive programs that encourage participation from culturally diverse communities, young people and people with disability
- Provide technical advice on urban biodiversity and environmental stewardship
- Monitor and evaluate program success to drive continuous improvement and measurable outcomes
Qualifications, Skills & Experience
- Experience delivering environmental engagement or behaviour change programs
- Knowledge of urban ecology and biodiversity, including beekeeping or insect husbandry practices
- Strong communication, stakeholder engagement and community development skills
- Experience developing inclusive and accessible educational resources
- Excellent organisational, project management and reporting capability
- Relevant qualifications or equivalent experience, along with a Class C Driver’s Licence, First Aid Certificate and Working With Children Check
Benefits
- 35 hour working week
- Work from Home (WFH) options / Flexible Working Arrangements
- Free onsite parking, subject to availability at any given time
- Access to Fitness Passport
- Novated Lease options available for private use vehicles
- Up to $100 yearly Health & Fitness reimbursement (conditional)
- Opportunity to purchase up to 2 weeks additional annual leave per calendar year
- Free confidential Employee Assistance Program
- Beautiful Ku-ring-gai Location
- Supportive team environment
- Access to a wide range of development and training opportunities
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? Please contact Sybylla Brown on 9424 0604
Closes: 11.30pm, Tuesday 2 June 2026
Ku-ring-gai Council is an equal opportunity employer
