Fixed Term - Part-Time (0.5) until August 2027

- An opportunity to contribute to the protection of biodiversity within the city
- Flexible work options, super up to 16% + employee perks
- Free Cockburn ARC gym membership and wellness programs

About Us

The City of Cockburn is centrally located in the southern suburbs of Perth, on Whadjuk country. We’re a place of experiences, just 20 minutes’ from Perth city, with everything from pristine beaches and wetlands to theme parks and world-class recreation facilities.

At the City of Cockburn, we’re more than just a local government – we’re a vibrant, forward-thinking organisation that puts our people first. Our team is united by a shared desire to make an impact by helping to achieve our vision - Cockburn, the best place to be.

About the Role

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Environmental Officer with a focus on environmental management, sustainability and natural area conservation to support the delivery of environmental initiatives and programs that protect and enhance the City's natural environment.

Reporting to the Service Lead Environment and working within the Sustainability Team, this role is responsible for providing specialist environmental advice, coordinating environmental projects and programs, supporting policy and strategy development, and ensuring compliance with relevant environmental legislation and best practice. The role works closely with internal and external stakeholders to deliver positive environmental outcomes for the community while supporting biodiversity conservation, natural area management and environmental sustainability across the City.

About you

We’re seeking an experienced Environmental Officer with a focus on environmental management, sustainability and natural area conservation to deliver environmental initiatives,



provide expert advice and help drive positive environmental outcomes across the City.

Besides demonstrated experience, you'll need to have:

- A tertiary qualification in Environmental Science or a related discipline, or equivalent experience and specialised skills.
- Extensive knowledge of environmental management practices, environmental legislation, bushland and wetland management, and environmental planning principles.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including report writing and stakeholder engagement.

If this sounds like you, we invite you to apply today and make an impact.

Salary and Perks: Starting from Level 7 Step 1 – Step 4 ($115,300 - $122,437 p/a pro-rata) of the City of Cockburn Industrial Agreement 2025, based on qualifications and experience.

Need more information? We encourage applicants to read the position description for a full understanding of the role before applying. For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Claire Raphael, Service Lead Environment on (08) 9411 3***.

Apply: Hit the apply button and follow the prompts.

You will need to address the selection criteria detailed in the Position Description and Advertisement as part of your application (maximum of two pages).

To be eligible for this role you must be legally permitted to work in Australia on a full-time permanent basis. All applicants are required to undergo a pre-employment process which includes a fitness for work assessment, alcohol and drug screening, qualification/licence checks and a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.

Closing Date: Wednesday 5 August 2026 at 5pm. The City of Cockburn reserves the right to commence shortlisting and close the advertising period early. We are currently not accepting applications from agencies.

We value equal opportunities for all which is why the City of Cockburn strongly encourages candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply. Every applicant is valued here.

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