Vacant Positions

Environmental Project Officer

The Sydney Coastal Councils Group (SCCG) is seeking a motivated Environmental Project Officer to assist in the development of the Outer Sydney Harbour Coastal Management Program (CMP) through project management and administrative support.

The Sydney Coastal Councils Group (SCCG) is leading the development of the OSH CMP Stages 2-4 in collaboration with 8 coastal Councils and 2 state agencies with technical and financial assistance from the NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW). More information on the OSH CMP can be found here.

The Project Officer supports the effective planning, delivery and coordination of the OSH CMP. Working closely with the SCCG’s Executive Director and Project Lead, project partners and consultants, the role provides project, communication and administrative support to ensure milestones are met, stakeholders are engaged and governance and reporting requirements are fulfilled.

The position plays a key role in facilitating collaboration between local councils, state agencies, consultants and community stakeholders to support evidence-based coastal management outcomes for Outer Sydney Harbour. This role would suit a highly organised and dependable professional with experience supporting complex, multi-stakeholder projects in local or regional government, environmental management or a related field. The role is well suited to someone who thrives in a structured, deadline-driven environment, enjoys coordinating across multiple workstreams and is motivated to contribute to practical coastal and environmental management outcomes.

For more details, please refer to the Environmental Project Officer Position Description.

If interested, please send your resume and cover letter to SCCG Executive Director, Sarah Joyce at sarah@sydneycoastalcouncils.com.au no later than 8:30am Tuesday 27 January 2026.

For all enquiries:

Sarah Joyce

sarah@sydneycoastalcouncils.com.au

Volunteer Opportunities

Environmental Science/Management Volunteer

Our work relies on the commitment of individuals passionate about our coastal and estuarine environment who volunteer their time and skills.

Current students and graduates who have studied a degree related to  environmental or marine science, environmental management, environmental law or sustainability are encouraged to apply for our volunteer program. Student graduate volunteers:

• need to have, or be in the process of completing, a relevant degree; and
• must be able to provide a CV and academic transcript

If you fulfil the above criteria and are interested in being a volunteer with the SCCG, please fill out this form.  You will then be placed into our register of potential volunteers.  We will contact you if you are successful in progressing to an interview.  A conflict check may be required if you have worked in another relevant organisation.

Media Volunteer

The SCCG are seeking media and communications volunteers to create engaging content for SCCG’s social media presence, including keeping social media channels updated and brand-focused, developing and promoting the Coastal Currents newsletter.

Responsibilities:

• Help create and maintain a social media plan
• Use social media to promote the activities and achievements of the SCCG
• Keeping our social media channels updated on a frequent basis
• Develop and manage content for our website and social media, such as Instagram, Facebook & Linkedin
• Develop and disseminate information via the Coastal Currents newsletter on a quarterly basis
• Take part in monthly teleconference meetings with committee members
• Track the effectiveness of our social media work and recommend ways forward

Volunteers must be in the process, or have completed a degree related to media and communications.

If you fulfil the above criteria and are interested in being a volunteer with the SCCG, please fill out this form.  You will then be placed into our register of potential volunteers.  We will contact you if you are successful in progressing to an interview.  A conflict check may be required if you have worked in another relevant organisation