Personnel Area: Environment Parks and Sustainability Branch: Natural Environment, Water and Sustainability Salary Range: Band 3 $86,107 - $90,841 Superannuation (Remuneration stated is for full-time positions) Work type: Casual Location : Boondall Wetlands Environment Centre, Karawatha Forest Discovery Centre and Downfall Creek Bushland Centre (travel between all 3 required) Our Business Brisbane City Council is one of the largest local governments in the Asia-Pacific region and one of the biggest employers in Queensland. We have more than 300 job types across a broad range of service areas, with roles that serve our community. We employ an inclusive and diverse workforce, with great benefits and flexible work options. A job with us offers skill development, career mobility and access to benefits that matter. Our Branch: NEWS plays an important role in managing Brisbane's natural environment, open spaces, parklands, and waterways that help define our subtropical lifestyle. NEWS is a diverse group of planners, engineers, scientists, project managers, communication and engagement specialists and support people. The Role As the Environment Centre Officer, you will be the friendly face and driving force behind the day‑to‑day operations of our Environment Centre. You’ll play a key role in creating a welcoming, well‑managed space where visitors can explore, learn, and connect with nature. Key accountabilities include: managing daily centre operations, including opening, closing, and ensuring a safe, organised environment provide excellent customer service by welcoming visitors, responding to enquiries, and offering clear, accurate information about programs, events, and centre operations support school groups, community organisations, and general visitors in planning their visit and understanding centre guidelines assist customers in selecting appropriate programs or resources based on their needs, interests, or curriculum requirements provide general administrative support, including handling centre bookings coordinating and supporting volunteers. This is a true casual position with no guaranteed hours. Most shifts will fall on weekends however, there will be opportunities to pick up additional weekday shifts when workloads increase, programs are scheduled, or staff coverage is needed and therefore travel between all the 3 centres is a requirement of the role. To be successful you will have: strong customer service and interpersonal skills, including a commitment to working in a highly effective team confident managing a public space and interacting with visitors sound knowledge of native and exotic flora, fauna and habitats excellent time management skills with the ability to plan and prioritise high volume workloads a proactive, flexible, and positive attitude a current driver’s license (this role would be expected to service all three centres and driving to various sites to facilitate programs). Please consider the full position description, and tailor your cover letter and resume to outline your suitability. Benefits of working for Council include: flexible working hours, and flexible arrangements free gym and wellness centre award winning superannuation fund generous leave provisions competitive salary. Benefits of working for Council: CLICK HERE How to apply: Click on the 'I’m interested' button to complete your online application. Please upload a tailored resume and one-page cover letter demonstrating your suitability to the position. *Eligibility for internal only roles includes external applicants who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and/or as a person living with a disability. Applicants from these groups are required to complete the diversity and inclusion questions on the application form to enable Council to determine eligibility. This role will require a Criminal History and Working with Children Check. For more information: Please call Larissa Robl on 07 3178 4280 Closing Date: Sunday 22 February 2026 at 11:55pm AEST Brisbane City Council is a multi-award winning accessible and inclusive workplace where our people represent the diverse communities we serve, are supported, and can feel safe. Council has been awarded Employer of the Year at the National Disability Awards and has been recognised multiple times with ‘Gold Employer’ status from the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTI inclusion. LI-DNI
