Protect natural spaces through technical expertise and strategic environmental advice.

Why Work with Us?

• Full time (76 hours per fortnight)
• Nine-day fortnight option
• Generous superannuation (Up to 17% from July 2025, conditions apply)
• Free parking onsite
• Health and wellness program (including free annual skin checks/flu vaccinations, biennial health assessments and seasonal fitness/wellness sessions)
• Convenient location close to Roe, Tonkin and Albany Highways
• Salary range: $98,223 to $105,770 per year plus super

About the City of Gosnells (City)

The City serves a diverse community of more than 135,000 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 the position

The City's Parks and Environment branch is seeking an experienced Environmental Officer to develop and implement strategic environmental initiatives and provide technical advice on the protection, rehabilitation and management of the City's natural areas, in line with management plans and policies.

In this position, you will provide expert environmental advice for City projects involving environmental impact assessments, analysis and interpretation of technical issues within legislative requirements and best environmental management practice.

What we are looking for

To be successful, you must be able to demonstrate:

• Ability to develop strategies, management plans and other strategic documents
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the technical assessment of environmental impact
• Knowledge and ability to interpret relevant environmental management legislation, policies and guidelines
• Experience undertaking environmental approval processes
• Experience in liaising with consultants and contractors
• High-level communication skills to be able to produce and review technical documents
• Excellent organisation and time management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively communicate and build positive working relationships with a range of stakeholders.

Essential requirements

• Degree in Environmental Management or equivalent
• Driver's licence
• White Card
• Current Police Clearance (less than three months old). Please note: This is not essential to apply for the role, but it 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.

Ready to apply?

For more information or to apply visit the City's website.

Human Resources can be contacted on 9397 3362 for any questions.

Applications close at 4pm on Thursday 10 July 2025.

The City reserves the right to invite candidates for an interview before the closing date.

The City of Gosnells embraces diversity and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, young people and people with disability.