Title: Sustainability and Environment Officer - Benalla

Requisition ID: 12177

Work Type: Ongoing Full Time

Fixed Term Period: Not Applicable

Location: North Eastern Victoria

Date Posted: 7 Sept 2026

About Us

We create thriving places and connected communities. We plan, build and maintain Victoria’s transport, planning and land services. We are committed to a safe, inclusive and high-performing workplace.

We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and are committed to creating a safe, inclusive workplace where our people can thrive and do meaningful work.

About The Role

The Sustainability and Environment Officer provides environmental and sustainability advice across DTP regional projects. The role supports environmental investigations, planning, assessment and delivery, ensuring projects comply with State and Federal legislation and achieve positive environmental outcomes for government and local communities.

The role requires independent judgement to review environmental data, manage biodiversity assessments and environmental requirements, and support projects during and after construction. It also promotes sustainable practices, develops initiatives to minimise environmental harm, and builds effective relationships with internal teams, government agencies, contractors and the community. The role requires someone proactive, adaptable and comfortable working in a changing environment.

Note: This position is located in Benalla.

What we’re looking for (Selection Criteria)

You’re Someone Who

- Brings strong environmental expertise, applying legislation, policies, standards and best practice to promote compliance, sustainability and minimal environmental harm.
- Uses sound critical thinking and problem-solving skills, interpreting guidelines, assessing risks and making informed decisions, including where further information or advice is required.
- Collaborates effectively with stakeholders and experts, building robust partnerships to understand needs, share knowledge and achieve timely,



practical outcomes.
- Delivers environmental projects effectively, coordinating tasks, monitoring progress and taking corrective action to ensure agreed outcomes are achieved.
- Is adaptable, resilient and future-focused, responding positively to changing priorities, embracing new ideas and staying current with emerging technologies and best practice.

Qualifications And Experience

- Relevant tertiary qualification in an environmental discipline, or another relevant qualification and/or 3+ years’ environmental experience, and a current Australian driver’s licence (mandatory).
- Experience managing environmental requirements, including preparing consultant briefs and reviewing environmental reports and documentation.
- Experience in road construction and/or vegetation assessment, with Botany and Vegetation Quality Assessment Accreditation desirable.
- Experience following safety processes and protocols in fieldwork and working in semi isolated/remote areas.

Pre-employment checks and employment conditions

Relevant pre-employment screening and reference checks will be required.

Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa necessary for the nature of the position.

Recipients of Victorian Public Service (VPS) voluntary departure packages should note that re-employment restrictions apply.

Redeployees

If you are a VPS redeployee, please state this in your cover letter and include your case manager’s contact details. This helps ensure your redeployment status is appropriately considered. For more information on redeployment, visit the Victorian Government policy.

Applications close at 11.59pm on Monday, 5 October 2026.

For further information about the role, please contact Joanna Kowalczyk, Team Leader Sustainability and Environment at

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📌 Sustainability and Environment Officer - Benalla (Benalla Rural City)
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