About Us

The City of Whittlesea is one of the fastest growing municipalities in Australia. As a local government organisation, we play a pivotal role in the everyday lives of our community. Our vision is to make Whittlesea 2040: A Place For All by ensuring our residents can enjoy access to local services, facilities and infrastructure.

Our staff are passionate, skilled and diverse, providing a great environment to work in and succeed.

The Role

Make a difference in our community!

The Project Officer (Re-Leaf Program) will deliver the DEECA funded BushBank revegetation program at bunjuil ngnanga / Quarry Hills Regional Park. Works will include planning, delivery and overseeing revegetation works, as well as managing community programs and contractors.

This exciting role will also monitor project success, report on all works outcomes and assist with the promotion of this significant long-term biodiversity program in Melbourne’s north. 

About you

We are seeking a passionate individual with a natural resource management background who can manage priorities and timelines, working collaboratively in a small team environment. You have experience with on-ground works supervision, field monitoring and reporting. You are a clear and concise communicator looking to take the next step in project managing important environmental projects.

If this sounds like you, then you should definitely apply!

We are happy to take applications from international candidates if you have a valid Visa to work in Australia.

At the City of Whittlesea, we value diversity and appreciate everyone’s strengths. We are an equal opportunity employer and committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects our municipality. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds, people with a disability and people identifying as LGBTIQ. The City of Whittlesea is also a Child Safe employer.

Council is committed to providing an inclusive workplace that encourages employees to participate, without discrimination, in both work-related and other activities conducted within a work context, with the support of workplace adjustments. Where possible, the Council will identify and resolve potential barriers to the recruitment and employment of people with disabilities within the organisation.