About Port Phillip EcoCentre

The Port Phillip EcoCentre connects and inspires people to care for our land, water, wildlife, and wellbeing. Since 1999, our multidisciplinary staff and 3000+ volunteers implement innovative environmental and climate action programs with a network of cross-sectoral partners. Our current EcoCentre, launched in October 2025, is a world-leadership-rated sustainable facility with community education spaces, a citizen science lab, and more, surrounded by the St Kilda Botanic Gardens.

About the Role

This executive leadership position reports directly to the Committee of Management and shapes the future of environmental learning and leadership across Greater Melbourne. The EO leads strategy and operations for staff, volunteers, and contractors, leveraging the new EcoCentre facility for education, science, and community programs.

- Embed strategic plan and drive organisational outcomes
- Provide leadership in people and culture, governance, and organisational performance




- Strengthen financial sustainability through diversified revenue and partnerships
- Build trusted relationships with government, partners, funders, and community
- Lead a multidisciplinary team and key communications
- Inspire environmental benefit through science and storytelling
- Identify innovation opportunities for expanded impact

Role is 0.9–1.0 FTE by negotiation and based onsite in St Kilda, Melbourne. Applicants must have full Australian working rights and a valid Working With Children card.

How to Apply

- Click "Apply Now" and provide your CV and cover letter addressing the position description's selection criteria, with start date availability.

For questions, contact Ian Gray (President) on 0408 483 *** or April Seymore (Incumbent EO) on 0466 284 ***. The position description is attached in the job listing.

📌 Executive Officer (St Kilda)
🏢 Recognized
📍 St Kilda