Switch Your Thinking Program Officer

at City of Gosnells
Published September 25, 2026
Location Gosnells, Australia
Category Other  
Job Type Full-time  
Salary
$106,239 to $114,402 plus super
Currency
AUD

Description

Reference: 6934229

Fixed term contract up to 30 June 2030
Full time (76 hours per fortnight)
Nine-day fortnight option
Generous superannuation (Up to 17%, conditions apply)
Five weeks annual leave
Health and Wellness program (including free annual skin checks/flu vaccinations, biennial health assessments, seasonal fitness and wellness sessions)
Access to on-site gym facility (at the Civic Centre)
Free parking onsite
Salary range: $106,239 to $114,402 plus super
About the City:

The City serves a diverse community of approximately 145,000 residents. The City is a large local government in Western Australia with a reputation for professionalism, innovation and excellence. City employees enjoy a work environment that encourages professional development and promotes a healthy work-life balance.

About this position:

The City is seeking an experienced sustainability professional to implement, evaluate and promote Switch Your Thinking's corporate and community sustainability programs, supporting greenhouse gas emissions reduction and climate action initiatives across the Cities of Gosnells and Armadale and the Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale.

As the Switch Your Thinking Program Officer, you will lead sustainability projects from planning through to delivery, evaluation and reporting, while contributing to the ongoing development of sustainability initiatives across participating local governments.

The position works closely with local government partners, community stakeholders and funding bodies, requiring a collaborative approach and demonstrated experience delivering and coordinating projects.

What we are looking for:

To be successful, you must have:

A comprehensive understanding of sustainability principles and practices
Proven ability to build relationships with corporate, community and stakeholder groups
Experience delivering sustainability projects and initiatives
Experience facilitating presentations, workshops or community engagement activities
Experience securing and managing grants, funding opportunities or partnerships
Experience developing communications, marketing or engagement content across digital and community channels
Essential requirements:

Current driver's licence
Tertiary qualification in Environmental Management, Sustainability, Science or equivalent
Working with Children Check
National Police Clearance (no more than three months old). Please note: This is not essential to apply for the role but will be required at a later stage as it is an appointment condition
In return we can offer you:

A competitive salary and additional superannuation contributions
Opportunities to grow your skills and career
A supportive and forward-thinking work environment where your contributions shape the community's future.