Overview
4422 | Sustainable Environment | Northern Suburbs
Fixed Term, Part Time – ending 30 September 2026. Band 7. Salary $110,858.60 + Super + Flexible Working. 16 hours per week job share.
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.
About you
You are passionate about the role of water in creating healthy urban communities. You have the drive to work alongside partners in engineering, planning, maintenance and environmental fields to design and deliver projects that reduce flood risk, enhance water quality and improve urban greening and cooling.
You have strong knowledge, understanding and experience in applying the principles and practices influencing the urban water cycle. This includes applying technologies and design solutions that support and service population growth and urbanisation in sustainable ways.
You have proven track record in developing integrated water management and water sensitive urban design projects with a commitment to continuous improvement and innovation.
You have demonstrated ability in advocacy and facilitation for cross-organisational and cross-sectoral partnerships and projects.
If this sounds like you, then you should definitely apply!
Want to know more
For more information about this position please access a copy of the position description via the link below or if you have any questions regarding this role, please contact Amanda Dodd, Manager Sustainable Environment, on 9217 2170.
How to apply
To apply for this position, you must address the Core Capabilities outlined in the Position Description in your cover letter.
Other notes
Interested, but don't meet all of the criteria? Given the short-term and part-time nature of this opportunity, we would still encourage you to apply.
Applications on Friday 20 February 2026
Interviews will take place as suitable candidates are identified.
Note: all applicants must apply online, and no late applications will be accepted.
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 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.
If you require a workplace adjustment to support you during the interview process, please email with your request outlining your preferred method of contact. Workplace adjustment (also known as "reasonable adjustment") is defined as: "Whatever is considered necessary and achievable to enable an employee to perform their job role efficiently and to the best of their abilities". A Workplace adjustment can be requested at any stage in the recruitment process and/or as a part of the employment of an individual.
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