VCRC Project Officer – WAGA (Western Alliance for Greenhouse Action)

Employment type: Full time, Fixed term until April 2028

Hours per week: 38

Remuneration: Band 7 salary from $115,575.61 per annum plus superannuation and a fortnightly RDO

Location: Werribee based

About the role

Join our Climate and Resilience Business Unit and make your mark by delivering the VCRC (Victorian Climate Resilient Councils) program in which you will develop online resources to help councils increase their adaptive capacity and become climate resilient, promote the VCRC program itself and the benefits of climate resilience to councils.

You will use your highly developed communication and stakeholder management skills to collect and feed input from councils back into the program model and development of program requirements and support the timely delivery and evaluation of the project.

This position is linked to funding until April 2028 and while this is a full-time position, we are open to discussing part time and job share applications.

What your day will look like

• Working with groups of participating councils to set up and lead communities of practice and facilitate collaborative activities between councils
• Developing and delivering regular webinars, workshops and training for councils
• Editing and updating the VCRC website, as required
• Coordinating, writing and distributing monthly newsletters
• Coordinating the development of appropriate resources for VCRC including guides and case studies
• Supervising consultants, as required
• Supporting the reporting and final evaluation for the project

What you will bring

• Degree or diploma in Environmental Science, Environmental Management or similar, with several years of subsequent relevant experience OR lesser formal qualifications with extensive relevant experience
• Demonstrated knowledge of climate change adaptation issues and challenges
• Ability to provide responsive and timely program delivery to participants and deliver adaptation advice targeted to participants' needs
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated capacity to build and maintain strong relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders
• A high level of self-motivation, initiative and problem-solving skills

If you progress past the interview stage, you may be required to complete pre-employment screening, which may include police checks, a medical, qualification verification, and an Australian work rights check.

 

Why join Wyndham

We are one of Australia’s fastest growing and most diverse cities.

 

By 2040, we will have more than 500,000 residents and our people are hard at work designing the precincts, building the infrastructure, developing the policies and delivering the programs that will ensure the City is prepared.

 

Look at our job opportunities and you may be surprised at what you discover: a future-focused culture, a sense of purpose and possibility, and real opportunities to strengthen our diverse community. It all adds up to make Wyndham City a great place to belong.

 

Our people are our most valued asset. We are focused on building a culture that empowers every person to do their best work. Flexibility is built right into our DNA and we are committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace that celebrates a diverse workforce.

 

How to apply

Please apply online by submitting your resume and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role via the provided link.

 

Applications close at 11:59PM on Tuesday 29 July 2025.

 

If you have further role-specific questions, please contact Maeve Colgan, Coordinator Climate & Resilience on 8734 0283.

 

Wyndham City Council is committed to providing a recruitment experience that is fair, inclusive, and accessible. If you have specific accessibility needs or general recruitment enquiries, please contact our Careers team via careers@wyndham.vic.gov.au or 03 9394 6860.

 

Child Safe Organisation

Wyndham City Council has zero tolerance to any form of child abuse and is committed to the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of children. We create and maintain a child safe organisation which is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of all employees, volunteers and contractors. Additionally, we are committed to fostering a culture of safety within the Council, which includes the inclusion and empowerment of Aboriginal children, their families, and communities. Our recruitment practices reflect this.

 

Diversity and Inclusion

At Wyndham City Council we value workforce diversity and inclusion and embrace individual uniqueness. We value diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, while providing high-quality services to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexuality.

 

Wyndham has one of the largest Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in the Western Region, with a rich and diverse history. We are committed to providing positive employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and welcome applications from candidates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background. To read more about Wyndham City’s Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan, please visit our website.