Yearly Based
Vaughan Street, Victoria
Vaughan Street, Victoria
RiverConnect Education & Engagement Officer
Salary: $80,385.24 per annum
Closing: Friday 23 October 2026
Full Time – Permanent
Greater Shepparton City Council is seeking an enthusiastic individual to join the Sustainability and Environment Team as the RiverConnect Education & Engagement Officer. Working with Council staff, RiverConnect partners, schools, volunteers and community groups, you will deliver education, engagement, participation and stewardship initiatives that strengthen connection to the river environment.
About the Role
Supported by the Team Leader Sustainability and Environment and RiverConnect partners, and working closely with the RiverConnect Project Officer you will:
This role will suit a motivated, organised and collaborative individual with strong communication, customer service and interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently. Applicants with relevant qualifications or demonstrated experience in environmental education, community engagement, community development, natural resource management, sustainability or communications are encouraged to apply.
This rewarding role offers the opportunity to build community awareness, participation and positive environmental outcomes through education, behaviour change and practical action.
Occasional after-hours and weekend work is required to support activities and events, with time-in-lieu available.
For further information about this position, please contact Sharon Terry, Manager - Environment on (03) 5832 9542.