Manager Sustainability and Environment At Glenorchy City Council, our values shape everything we do.  We Respect

Each Other. Together

We Are Better.

We Are Trusted. We Deliver.

If you’re a strategic, people-focused leader who wants to make a meaningful difference in a community that values integrity, collaboration, and excellence, we want to hear from you. Glenorchy City Council is seeking a community minded Manager Sustainability and Environment to lead our sustainability, environmental, and waste management functions. This role drives Council’s climate and sustainability projects, manages natural areas and open space programs, and oversees the city’s waste services.

You will champion community engagement, education, and initiatives that deliver long-term environmental outcomes.If you thrive in a values-driven environment, enjoy building trusted relationships, and want to lead work that genuinely matters, we would love you on our team. What You’ll DoLead and manage Council’s sustainability, environment, and waste programs.

Plan, implement, and monitor climate, sustainability, waste services, open space and natural area projects. Manage compliance with environmental legislation, safety, and Council policies. Oversee budgets, resources, and team performance, provide leadership and mentoring.

Engage with internal and external stakeholders to promote sustainable outcomes.Secure and manage grants and funding for environmental programs and projects. What’s in it for you? Glenorchy City Council is an Employer of Choicediverse and engaging work13% Superannuationmotor vehicle allowance and vehicle options, including private use a motivated team that is supportive and values driven the chance to meaningfully contribute to projects in the communityaccess to a range of employee wellbeing initiatives including EAPrelocation assistance may be available for the right candidateonly 15 minutes drive from Hobart CBD – but with free parking Glenorchy City Council's Enterprise Agreement 2025What you’ll bring to the role:Tertiary qualification in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Natural Resource Management, or related discipline.

Proven experience in environmental and waste management, sustainability programs, and project delivery. Strong understanding of environmental legislation and compliance requirements. Demonstrated leadership, stakeholder engagement, and team management skills.

Position details:Permanent, full-time (38 hours per week)Our commitment to community:Council is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the community we serve.   We are also committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people and have zero tolerance to child abuse and harm. Our Safeguarding Children and

Young People Policy, outlines our commitment – view it here. How to apply:To be considered, applications must be submitted via this site or on the Glenorchy City Council Careers page. Your application must include:a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria addressing how your skills and experience relate to the Position Descriptiona current resumePre-employment checks including a national Police check, health assessment and reference checks will be requested and organised by Council prior to finalising employment.

Applications close at 8.00pm on Monday, 9 February 2026. Interested?   Please call Luke Chiu, Director Environmental Services on (03) 6216 6***.

Come and join Glenorchy City Council – where you and your ideas matter.   Apply today! Position Description - Manager Sustainability and Environment

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Application SuccessfulYou've successfully completed your applicationX Manager Sustainability and Environment At Glenorchy City Council, our values shape everything we do.

 We Respect Each Other.

Together We Are

Better. We Are Trusted.

We Deliver. If you’re a strategic, people-focused leader who wants to make a meaningful difference in a community that values integrity, collaboration, and excellence, we want to hear from you. Glenorchy City Council is seeking a community minded Manager Sustainability and Environment to lead our sustainability, environmental, and waste management functions.

This role drives Council’s climate and sustainability projects, manages natural areas and open space programs, and oversees the city’s waste services. You will champion community engagement, education, and initiatives that deliver long-term environmental outcomes. If you thrive in a values-driven environment, enjoy building trusted relationships, and want to lead work that genuinely matters, we would love you on our team.

What You’ll Do

Lead and manage Council’s sustainability, environment, and waste programs. Plan, implement, and monitor climate, sustainability, waste services, open space and natural area projects. Manage compliance with environmental legislation, safety, and Council policies.

Oversee budgets, resources, and team performance, provide leadership and mentoring. Engage with internal and external stakeholders to promote sustainable outcomes. Secure and manage grants and funding for environmental programs and projects.

What’s in it for you? Glenorchy City Council is an Employer of Choice diverse and engaging work

13% Superannuation motor vehicle allowance and vehicle options, including private use  a motivated team that is supportive and values driven 

the chance to meaningfully contribute to projects in the community access to a range of employee wellbeing initiatives including EAP relocation assistance may be available for the right candidate

only 15 minutes drive from Hobart CBD – but with free parking  Glenorchy City Council's Enterprise Agreement 2025 What you’ll bring to the role:

Tertiary qualification in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Natural Resource Management, or related discipline. Proven experience in environmental and waste management, sustainability programs, and project delivery. Strong understanding of environmental legislation and compliance requirements.

Demonstrated leadership, stakeholder engagement, and team management skills. Position details: Permanent, full-time (38 hours per week)

Our commitment to community: Council is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the community we serve.   We are also committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people and have zero tolerance to child abuse and harm.

Our Safeguarding Children and Young People Policy, outlines our commitment – view it here. How to apply:

To be considered, applications must be submitted via this site or on the Glenorchy City Council Careers page. Your application must include: a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria addressing how your skills and experience relate to the Position Description

a current resume Pre-employment checks including a national Police check, health assessment and reference checks will be requested and organised by Council prior to finalising employment. Applications close at 8.00pm on Monday, 9 February 2026.

Interested?   Please call Luke Chiu, Director Environmental Services on (03) 6216 6***. Come and join Glenorchy City Council – where you and your ideas matter.

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