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Sustainability Officer

Job Title: Sustainability Officer
Contract Type: HR Services
Location: Maitland
Specialisation:
Reference: 934171
Contact Name: Krystle Parker
Contact Email: krystlep@peoplefusion.com.au
Job Published: April 03, 2025 13:30

Job Description

  • Community-focused sustainability projects

  • Supportive, people-first team

  • Learn on the job in a government setting

Join a government-led sustainability role in the Hunter region where you’ll help drive meaningful environmental projects over a 9-month contract.

About the Company

A government organisation in the Hunter region is seeking a community-focused professional to support the delivery of their environmental and sustainability initiatives. The organisation is committed to driving positive change across the region through practical, community-based programs.

About the Role

This fixed term contract is available as the current staff member steps into a secondment supporting another internal project. In this role, you will help deliver a range of sustainability and education programs, working closely with both internal teams and external stakeholders to support environmental outcomes for the local area.

Key Responsibilities

  • Coordinate and support local sustainability initiatives and education campaigns

  • Engage with internal teams, community partners, and external stakeholders

  • Develop and share content to raise awareness of sustainability initiatives

  • Monitor and report on progress against project goals

  • Assist with preparing funding applications and project updates

About You

  • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills

  • Confident working across different teams and with community groups

  • Strong organisational and data management capabilities

  • An interest in environmental or community-based projects is a bonus, but not essential

  • A natural connector who enjoys bringing people together

  • Eager to learn and grow your understanding of sustainability practices

What’s on Offer

  • 9 month fixed term contract within a government setting

  • Full-time role, 35 hours per week based in the Hunter region

  • Supportive and people-focused team environment

  • Opportunities to learn on the job and grow your sustainability knowledge

  • Meaningful work that contributes to local environmental initiatives

How to Apply

To learn more about key responsibilities, company culture and associated benefits of this opportunity, please contact Krystle Parker on krystlep@peoplefusion.com.au or 02 4927 2007 for a confidential discussion.

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