SCCG Position Vacant: 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