Are you looking to enhance your current knowledge?

Do you have a passion for sustainability and an interest in working with the local community?

Our small close-knit environment and sustainability team is looking for another team member.

It's an exciting time to join the City of Bunbury!

The City of Bunbury has come a long way and is now regarded as the regional commercial and residential heart of the prosperous South West Region of Western Australia. We are one of the most diverse and dynamic growth regions in the nation. Bunbury has all the benefits of city living together with beautiful beaches and a vibrant community atmosphere.

Join us to build a better Bunbury

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Environmental Sustainability Officer to join our Natural Environment and Sustainability team.

Using your exceptional sustainability and climate resilience knowledge, you will be responsible for preparing and implementing strategic and operational plans and liaising with relevant stakeholders, both inside and outside the organisation. Coordination, implementation, monitoring and continual improvement of our sustainability and emission reduction initiatives will see you thrive in this position.

Leading our Climate Action and Sustainability Working Group will see you providing guidance and support to the community, empowering them to make a real impact on Climate Change impacts and sustainability initiatives.

In addition, you will have the opportunity to support the wider team in a variety of environmental aspects including coastal, natural resource management, environmental education and legislative actions.

It goes without saying, you will be a real team player that loves variety and has outstanding communication skills. Our ideal team member has a degree in Sustainability or Environmental Management with a solid foundation of work experience in Australia. You enjoy working with a diverse team to achieve sustainability goals and you find practical problem-solving rewarding.

Could this be the career move you are looking for?

What we offer you

Conditions of employment are in accordance with the City of Bunbury Employee's 2024 Enterprise Agreement with Level 5 or Level 6 salary of $96,705 or $105,044 gross per annum depending on qualifications and experience.

Other benefits include:

• Generous superannuation contributions of up to 17%
• 4 week's annual leave with 17.5% leave loading
• Flexible work arrangements, ability to work from home 2 days a fortnight
• Heavily reduced membership for the South West Sports Centre
• EAP, wellness initiatives and other staff benefits
• A supportive team working towards the same goals

If you want to make a positive impact and be involved in shaping our great City, please apply now!

How to apply

To download the PD, and to apply for this job go to: https://cityofbunbury.recruitmenthub.com.au/Vacancies & enter ref code: 6944975.

All applicants are to complete the online application form and provide a current Resume and Covering Letter.

The successful applicant may be required to undertake a pre-employment medical screening prior to commencement

The City reserves the right to close the campaign early and appoint before the positions closing date.

Applications Close: 23 November 2026 at 5pm AWST

Alan Ferris
Chief Executive Officer

We embrace diversity and inclusion in our workplace and welcome candidates from all backgrounds. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, individuals with disabilities, LGBTIQ, and culturally diverse communities to join the City of Bunbury.

The City of Bunbury is committed to providing reasonable adjustments for individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require adjustments to the application, recruitment, selection, or assessment process, please contact us at info@bunbury.wa.gov.au or call 08 9792 7000 to discuss your needs.