Please note that this position is located in Benalla

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.

What we’re looking for (Selection Criteria)

You’resomeone who:

- Brings solid 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 strong 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

You’llbring:





- 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 berequired.

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.

Applications close Monday 5 October 2026 at 11.59pm

Please include both your resume and a cover letteraddressing how your experience addresses each of the key selection criteria for the role. All applications must besubmittedvia the online portal,we’reunable to accept email or manual submissions.

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

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.

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📌 Sustainability and Environment Officer - Benalla (Benalla Rural City)
🏢 State Government Of Victoria, Australia
📍 Benalla Rural City