Who is the Canberra Region Joint Organisation?

The Canberra Region Joint Organisation (CRJO) provides regional leadership and advocates on behalf of 11 member Councils across the South East NSW, comprising the Councils of Bega Valley, Eurobodalla, Goulburn Mulwaree, Hilltops, Queanbeyan-Palerang, Snowy Monaro, Snowy Valleys, Upper Lachlan, Wagga Wagga, Wingecarribee and Yass Valley. Working in partnership with associate members, the ACT Government, and Canberra Airport covering 92,000 sq kms and a population of 800,000.

The Opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated professional to join our small and collaborative team as a Net Zero Project Officer on a fixed-term contract until 31 December 2026 (with potential for extension subject to funding availability).

Funded through the NSW Government’s Joint Organisation Net Zero Acceleration (JONZA) Program, this role will support the delivery of regional initiatives that help build capacity, identify opportunities and accelerate the transition to net zero across the CRJO region.

In this role you will:

- Support the delivery of regional net zero projects and initiatives aligned with CRJO’s Statement of Strategic Priorities.

- Coordinate projects, stakeholder engagement activities and regional collaboration opportunities.

- Work with member Councils and partners to identify opportunities that support emissions reduction and sustainability outcomes.

About You

Our ideal candidate will have:

- Experience in sustainability, environmental management, or related project delivery,

- Robust coordination, stakeholder engagement,



and project management skills,

- The ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities,

- Well-developed written and verbal communication skills, including reporting and grant preparation.

Benefits

- A commencing annual salary of $101,717 with progression up to approximately $123,000 dependent upon skills and experience, plus 12% superannuation.

- 35-hour work week with flexible working arrangements/working from home opportunities.

- (4) Four weeks annual, (2) two weeks sick leave per annum, (1) week of MyLeave.

- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

- Learning and development opportunities.

How to Apply

If this role sounds ideal to you, please submit a cover letter (maximum two pages) and CV (maximum 4 pages) addressing your relevant experience, capabilities and ability to meet the essential requirements of the role.

A copy of the Net Zero Project Officer Position Description can be located on the CRJO website: www.crjo.nsw.gov.au/About-Us/Work-With-Us

Applications Close

11:59am, Wednesday 22 July 2026

For further information about this opportunity please contact Sharon Houlihan, Executive Officer at ****@crjo.nsw.gov.au

CRJO is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Child Safe Organisation. We are committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion, and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, workers of all ages, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTQIA+ and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

📌 Net Zero Project Officer (Bowral)
🏢 Canberra Region Joint Organisation
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