Sustainability Officer

• $113,369 - $120,094 per annum, plus superannuation
• Full-time, Permanent
• CBD Location

As the capital city of Western Australia, the City of Perth is a Local Government that is ambitious for the future. To achieve our aims, we recruit the very best people who understand the City exists to enable and deliver the aspirations of the community.

The Opportunity

As a Sustainability Officer in the City of Perth, you will play a key role in delivering the City's Sustainability Strategy 2022–2032 by driving sustainability initiatives, projects and programs across the organisation. Working closely with internal and external stakeholders, you will help embed sustainability considerations into business processes, decision-making and service delivery while supporting the City's environmental, social and economic sustainability outcomes.

Reporting to the Sustainability Lead within our Sustainability team, your responsibilities would primarily include:

• Researching, developing and implementing sustainability initiatives, projects and improvement opportunities across the organisation;
• Preparing business cases, project proposals and reports to support sustainability outcomes and strategic objectives;
• Focus on the City’s Sustainability awareness building programs across internal and external stakeholders;
• Building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to promote sustainability awareness and engagement; and
• Managing sustainability projects, including planning, procurement, implementation and evaluation.

About You

To succeed in this role, you will possess:

• Experience delivering sustainability projects and initiatives from planning through to implementation and review;
• Strong project management, organisational and stakeholder engagement skills;
• Experience in customer and community engagement roles preferably in a government organisation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively; and
• A tertiary qualification in sustainability, environmental science, engineering, architecture, project management or a related discipline.

If your experience and capabilities match these criteria, we welcome your application.

Above all, you will live our values of Commitment, Teamwork, Courage and Respect that allow us to come together to lead and support the community.

Please view the attached Application Pack to learn more about the role and working at the City.

Eligibility

To be eligible to work for us, you will need to demonstrate:

• A right to work in Australia (e.g. a birth certificate, current passport or current visa); and
• A satisfactory National Police Clearance (dated within 3 months).

How to Apply

Please apply online by clicking the ‘APPLY’ button below, which will direct you to the City’s application questionnaire.

When prompted, please submit: your current resume; a cover letter that concisely addresses the Selection Criteria; and any relevant qualifications or certifications. Remember, less is more!

The Application Process

Applications for this position will close at 5PM AWST on Sunday 28 June 2026

Please note: The advert may close earlier than the listed closing date should suitable applications be received, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Applicants may also be considered for similar positions within the City of Perth.

We’re continuing to build a gender-equitable team and a culture that’s just as diverse, inclusive and welcoming as the City of Perth Community. We encourage applications from people of all ages, cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples), abilities, sexual orientation and gender identities.

Canvassing of Elected Members during the recruitment process will disqualify your application.