Division/Section: Planning, Environment & Lifestyle / Sustainability & Environmental Services

Position Type: Permanent Full Time (9 day fortnight, 36.25 hours/week)

Salary Range: LGO6 ($102,640 - $109,563 per annum + superannuation) based on skills, qualifications and experience

Location: Townsville

Application Close: 11:45pm, Wednesday 7 October 2026.

About The Role

Are you passionate about creating a more sustainable future for our community? In this influential role, you'll lead the delivery of environmental and sustainability programs that help shape Townsville's future, driving initiatives across areas such as climate resilience, natural environment management, resource efficiency and sustainable development. Working on complex and impactful projects, you'll help translate strategy into action while delivering positive outcomes for Council and the community.

As a trusted advisor and leader, you'll collaborate with a broad range of stakeholders, including government agencies, industry, community groups and funding partners, to build strong relationships and maximise opportunities. You'll also provide technical leadership and mentorship across the organisation, fostering innovation, continuous improvement and best-practice sustainability outcomes that enhance the liveability and environmental resilience of our city.

About You

You are a passionate environmental and sustainability qualified who thrives on delivering meaningful outcomes for communities and the environment. With strong project leadership experience and a collaborative approach, you can navigate complex challenges, build effective partnerships and turn strategic priorities into practical, measurable results.

To Be Successful In This Role, You Will Have

- Qualifications in Sustainability, Environmental Science, Environmental Management or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.

- Demonstrated experience delivering complex environmental and sustainability projects, including budget management, procurement, contracts,



grants and governance.

- Strong knowledge of contemporary sustainability practices, including climate adaptation, energy management, circular economy and environmental restoration.

- Proven ability to identify and manage project risks while delivering positive environmental, financial and operational outcomes.

- Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, with experience building productive relationships across government, industry, community and funding bodies.

- Experience securing and managing grant funding and preparing high-quality proposals, acquittals and reports.

- Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to influence, advise and communicate effectively with diverse audiences.

- A commitment to safety, innovation, continuous improvement and delivering sustainable outcomes for the community.

Townsville City Council is the largest local government authority in Northern Australia. We’re committed to supporting our people through a strong focus on work–life balance, a positive and inclusive culture, and a shared passion for making a meaningful impact in our community.

We have a range of benefits that confirm this commitment:

- 5 weeks annual leave + 17.5% leave loading

- 3 weeks Personal/Carers Leave

- 14 weeks paid Parental Leave

- Domestic and Family Violence Leave

- Natural Disaster Leave

- Annual wage progression

- Up to *13.5% Superannuation employer contribution for contributing members

- Salary Sacrifice opportunities

- Access to a range of learning and development opportunities,



including on-the-job learning and formal training programs

- Fitness Passport program offering discounted membership to selected health and wellbeing facilities

- Employee Loyalty Program offering discounts at selected local businesses

- Employee Assistance Program
- The Council contribution to employees' superannuation for contributing employees shall be 13.5% of the employees' ordinary time earnings subject to the employee contributing a minimum of 6% of their ordinary time earnings.

Contact Person: Tyson

Contact Email: [email protected]

(for position enquiries only)

How To Apply

Your application can be submitted through the 'Apply' button. Please include a cover letter (maximum 2 pages), outlining how your skills, qualifications and experience would allow you to achieve success in this role. We also will require your resume which should confirm any licences and qualifications your hold.

For Further Information Review The Position Description.

We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive workplace where diverse styles, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, encouraged, and respected. People from diverse backgrounds (including but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people with diverse gender identities and sexualities, people from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disability, and veterans) are encouraged to apply!

All successful candidates are required to undergo drug and alcohol testing as part of the recruitment process. Please be aware Townsville City Council has a ‘zero tolerance’ policy to drugs and alcohol in the workplace.

If you need any adjustments to be made to the recruitment process or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements, please contact [email protected] or phone 07 4727 9004 for a confidential discussion.

Attachments

- Senior Sustainability and Environment Officer_PD.pdf

📌 Senior Sustainability and Environment Officer (Townsville)
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