Coordinator, Environmental Sustainability

(Sustainability & Waste)

Primary Location: Drummoyne

Permanent full-time position (35 hours per week)
Participate in Council’s 9-day fortnight scheme
$119,027 to $136, 881 per annum plus super

The City of Canada Bay is a thriving, colourful community, surrounded by the beautiful bays of Sydney Harbour. The area is also known for its parklands, cycle paths and walkways. City of Canada Bay Council’s values underpin how we operate: We act with integrity; We empower our people; We are respectful; We work together; We innovate.

The Coordinator, Environmental Sustainability is responsible for leading initiatives that enhance environmental sustainability across the City, while also overseeing the daily operations of a team of Environmental Sustainability professionals.

We are looking for an individual who will show true leadership, passion and professionalism for this role.

About The Role

Key responsibilities not limited to:

Develop, implement and evaluate evidence-based environmental sustainability programs aligned with the Environmental Strategy and organisational objectives.
Lead integrated sustainability and resilience initiatives across departments, embedding principles into Council policies, plans, projects, and reporting on outcomes.
Ensure Council meets its biosecurity obligations, maintaining compliant policies, procedures and practices in line with legislation.
Build and manage strategic partnerships with internal and external stakeholders to strengthen collaboration, participation and program delivery.
Lead and develop a high-performing team, including oversight of volunteers and students, ensuring clear direction, capability development and timely delivery of priorities.
Maintain expertise in environmental policy, legislation and best practice, driving innovation and providing strategic advice to the Manager, Sustainability & Resilience.

Are You the Ideal Candidate?

About The Person

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

A tertiary degree and/or equivalent in environmental management, or related discipline and/or proven experience (greater than 5 years). Minimum 5 years’ relevant experience.
Demonstrated project management experience.
Demonstrated experience in Behaviour Change, Biodiversity, Climate resilience, Community programs and Strategy and Policy.
Experience delivering community sustainability education and events.
Proven grant writing and project acquittal/reporting experience.
Strong data analysis and environmental report writing skills.
Experience with web-based data management systems.
Experience in water, energy and greenhouse gas reporting.

What’s On Offer

We are offering a total remuneration from $119,027 to $136,881 annual salary plus super.

The City of Canada Bay also offers excellent employee benefits which include:

Rostered Days Off (participation in a 9-day fortnight scheme)
A range of flexible work arrangements including hybrid work from home arrangements
18 weeks paid parental leave
A supportive, energetic, and passionate team
Significant leave benefits (9-day fortnight, 15 days sick/personal leave, 2 days health and wellbeing leave per year, access to Long Service leave after 5 years)
Continuous training, support, and leadership development
Health and Wellbeing programs (Yoga classes, Fitness Passport, Flu vaccinations, Skin Cancer Checks) and much, much more!

Want to know more?

Further information regarding the requirements of this role can be found in the attached Position Description, alternatively for a confidential discussion please contact Belinda Koytz on 02 9911 6421 or email Belinda.Koytz@canadabay.nsw.gov.au

How To Apply

Candidates MUST apply online by completing the form below. Applications close 11:30pm, Monday 2 March 2026 and will not be accepted through any other medium.

If you have any accessibility requirements, please feel free to contact Grace Aberin on 02 9121 0238 or email grace.aberin@canadabay.nsw.gov.au to discuss.

The City of Canada Bay Council is a Child Safe Organisation that recognises and advocates for the rights of Children and Young People and are committed to a Safe Workplace.

The City of Canada Bay Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to maintaining, growing and supporting a diverse, respectful, collaborative & inclusive workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from diverse community groups and ages including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, LGBTIQA+, people with disabilities, and other diversity groups.

Formal offers of employment are subject to standard Council pre-employment checks including medical and other background checks.