Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: $116,413 - $140,849
Grade: VPS 5
Occupation: Environment
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: VG/DE/PES/1924083
About the Role
We're looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Senior Climate Adaptation Officer to join our Environmental Sustainability team.
This role leads the Department of Education's work to adapt and build resilience to climate change.
This is an ongoing full-time opportunity, but applications for part-time or job-share arrangements will also be considered.
About the role
The Senior Climate Adaptation Officer:
About you
As our ideal candidate, you will:
About the Department
The department provides a wide range of learning and development support and services.
The department provides policy leadership, plans for the future of education in Victoria and leads key cross-sector collaboration. The department plays an important system steward role by providing support, guidance, oversight and assurance across early childhood and school education systems.
How to Apply
Please click the Apply Now button on this advertisement.
Applications should include a cover letter which addresses the key selection criteria (no longer than 2 pages) and resume.
Further Information
For more details regarding this position please see attached position description.
The Department values diversity and inclusion in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. For more information about our work, working for the Department, diversity and inclusion, and our employment conditions visit the Department website and our Diversity and Inclusion page
Applicants requiring adjustments can contact the nominated contact person.
Information about the Department of Education's operations and employment conditions can be located at www.education.vic.gov.au.
For further information pertaining to the role, please contact Zoe O'Mahoney – Manager Enviro Sustainability via [email protected]
Preferred applicants may be required to complete a police check and may be subject to other pre-employment checks. Information provided to the Department of Education will be treated in the strictest confidence.
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Applications close 11:59pm on Thursday, 28 May 2026.