Environmental Project Officer - Sustainability (re-advertised)
 

• Looking for an opportunity to have a positive impact on the environment?
• Join our 'fit for the Future' stand-alone Council
• Offering a 19 day 4 week cycle + access to a lease back vehicle + super
• Work together with our team to create tomorrow's Local Government

About the role

A position has become available within Council’s Environment and Sustainability branch for an enthusiastic and motivated person with demonstrated experience implementing Environment and Sustainability projects and programs. The successful applicant will work as part of a team committed to improving and protecting the environment.

Salary for this position is based on skills, experience and qualifications and will range from $73,437.00pa to $85,186pa + access to a leaseback vehicle +super. Please note: This is a re-advertised position and previous applicants need not re-apply.

About You

In addition to holding the relevant qualifications in a related discipline you will have:

• Demonstrated experience in scoping and project managing sustainability focused projects or programs;

• Demonstrated ability to negotiate and promote positive environmental outcomes with various stakeholder groups e.g. industry, business, schools and community;

• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and to deliver outcomes in specified timeframes and

• Awareness of legislation and government policy relating to resource efficiency, energy management and climate change.

About us

Located in the Southern Highlands, Wingecarribee Shire Council is within comfortable travelling distance of Sydney, Canberra, the South Coast and the Illawarra. With four distinct and stunning seasons combined with glorious countryside rich in biodiversity and appeal, it’s an enviable lifestyle location.

How to Apply

Applications including a cover letter, resume and statement addressing both the Essential and Desirable Selection Criteria are to be submitted online by visiting www.wsc.nsw.gov.au (Careers @ Council).  The Selection Criteria is contained in the Position Description which you will need to download and review the selection criteria before submitting your application. All documents are to be attached either as a PDF or Microsoft Office Word document. Applications not addressing the Essential and Desirable Selection Criteria may not be considered.

Please note: The online process allows for three (3) separate items to be uploaded i.e. Resume, Covering Letter and your statement addressing the Selection Criteria.

Further information can be obtained by contacting Council’s Coordinator Environment & Health Systems Ms Therese Smart on (02) 4868 0748.

Only candidates with the right to work in Australia will be considered for the position.