Mitchell Shire Council has embarked on Victoria’s last great story of growth.

Located just 40 minutes from Melbourne where the city meets the country, we’re renowned for our scenic beauty that’s rich in both history and heritage. We’re home to a mix of beautiful natural landscapes, townships and emerging communities in some of Australia’s fastest-growing suburbs.

Come join a Local Government Organisation offering a fantastic opportunity for Community, Opportunity and Growth for the right applicant.

This is your opportunity to join a supportive organisation in an area with rapid population growth. In 2025 Mitchell Shire is home to 64,175 residents, it is forecast to grow to 221,636 by 2046.

About the Opportunity

This is your chance to turn big sustainability ideas into real-world action and make a visible difference in the community. As Circular Economy Officer, you’ll bring initiatives to life—delivering programs that reduce waste, support reuse and repair, and engage local businesses and community groups to create lasting change while driving smarter resource use across the municipality.

This role is a permanent opportunity with a Monthly ADO. Remuneration begins at $91.6K to $99.6K (Band 6) plus superannuation.

About You

Our ideal candidate will be a motivated sustainability professional who is passionate about turning ideas into practical outcomes that make a real difference, bringing experience delivering environmental, waste or community programs and a strong understanding of circular economy principles and resource recovery systems. You are confident planning, delivering and evaluating projects within set timeframes, communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders, and can translate technical concepts into practical actions. Organised, proactive and solutions-focused, you work well both independently and collaboratively, and are supported by relevant qualifications or experience in environmental science, sustainability, waste, or a related field.

For further information about this role please contact Michelle Jorgensen, Coordinator WRR Business Services: michelle.jorgensen@mitchellshire.vic.gov.au

All applications must address the Key Selection Criteria in the position description. For information on how to apply, please visit our Careers page.

Mitchell Shire Council are a Child Safe Organisation. The successful applicant will be required to obtain a Working with Children Check, prior to commencement. Mitchell Shire Council is an equal opportunity employer and committed to building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace

Applications close at 5pm Thursday 18 June 2026.

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