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First listed on: 30 September 2024

 Climate & Sustainability Projects Officer

 

City of Stonnington is a child safe and equal opportunity employer committed to an equitable, diverse and socially inclusive work environment and a positive, barrier-free recruitment process. We actively encourage applicants from an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage, people living with disability, LGBTIQ+ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to explore the opportunity of a career at the City of Stonnington.

Here at the City of Stonnington we aspire to be a leading local government authority and to do this we need the very best people who share our belief in community and who want to make a difference. We value everyone's contributions, lived experience and expertise. We provide an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to thrive and be authentic. There is a variety of benefits available for our people have a look at “Why Stonnington”.

If you have any support or access requirements, or would like to speak to someone about employment or an alternative processes, please contact Council’s Talent Acquisition team on 8290 1333.

Please view the below documents for this position:

Job Description

As Climate & Sustainability Projects Officer you will drive Council's transition to net zero emissions as part of a passionate and highly motivated Sustainable Environment team of professionals.

You will also:

  • Deliver up-to-date knowledge of environmental best practice, new innovations, and environmental tools to enable Council to achieve its environmental objectives.
  • Develop and deliver environmental initiatives to support Council’s transition to zero corporate emissions.
  • Track, monitor and report on Council’s environmental performance, including emissions and resource consumption.
  • Manage Council's corporate greenhouse gas emissions monitoring, modelling, and reporting.
  • Deliver Council building electrification projects (e.g., converting pools from gas to electric power), energy efficiency upgrades, and installation of rooftop solar and battery systems.
  • Support progressive electrification of Council’s light and heavy fleet.
  • Drive Council’s sustainable procurement initiatives.
  • Provide expert support in planning and delivery of Council’s capital program to ensure climate action commitments are embedded and sustainability outcomes maximised.

This is a permanent full time position with an annual salary range of $95,013 - $102,899 per annum + 11.5 % superannuation. We come together at least 3 days a week so we can collaborate in our vibrant office culture. When on-site you will enjoy modern and sustainable facilities and office spaces.

You are based within our bright, modern and sustainable Tooronga Depot office which is located next to Tooronga Train station and walking distance to Tooronga Village Shopping Centre.  As a permanent employee you also get access to our wellbeing program, employee assistance counselling program and receive 17.5% additional pay when on annual leave.

Desired Skills and Experience

To be suitable you are genuinely passionate about to be suitable you are genuinely passionate about climate action and making a difference towards a better environmental outcomes for future generations.

You also have:

  • A proficient understanding of climate change, greenhouse gas emissions, energy efficiency, electrification, and resource management in an organisational context, and effective actions that support a transition to zero carbon corporate emissions.
  • Demonstrated experience in the design and implementation of corporate emission reduction projects, including preparing project briefs and managing contractors and budgets.
  • Demonstrated experience working with multidisciplinary teams to facilitate successful cross-organisational projects.
  • Highly effective communication and collaboration skills with the proven ability to build internal and external relationships and gain buy-in and support from key stakeholders to deliver project outcomes.
  • Practiced use of initiative and autonomy to innovate and explore continuous improvement opportunities.
  • Tertiary qualifications in sustainability, environmental management, environmental science, renewable energy, energy management, engineering, or other related discipline and/or demonstrated practical experience in these areas.

Join Stonnington today. Work that matters. People who make a difference.  

Enquiries
For enquiries relating to the role, please contact Alice Trumble Acting Manager Climate Sustainability & City Greening on atrumble@stonnington.vic.gov.au.

For enquiries relating to the system and the application process, please contact a member of the Talent Acquisition team on 8290 1333. 

Submitting your application 

We are no longer using Position Descriptions or Key Selection Criteria. Please use your cover letter to demonstrate to us that you can ‘deliver’ the aspects of the role and that you have what is needed to ‘thrive’. These are the top two sections in the Success Profile. You do not need to have a heading of each point or address each point individually. Recommended no more than 2 pages for your cover letter.

We are a 2022 Circle Back Initiative Employer - we commit to respond to every applicant.

To be eligible to apply for this position you must have an appropriate Australian or New Zealand work visa.