Policy Advisor, Environment - [Archived Advertisement]

Policy Advisor, Environment

Total Package circa $88,640 per annum (incl 9.5% super) 

• 30 Days Annual Leave (6 Weeks)
• West Leederville Location
• Close to public transport 

WALGA is seeking the services of a committed, experienced environmental professional who is capable of thinking ‘outside the box’ to join its environment team.

This diverse position delivers WALGA’s climate change policy agenda and assists in policy development (in particular climate change) and programs directly related to Local Government in Western Australia.

Responsibilities include:

• formulating representative policy positions, submissions and responses on environmental issues (with a particular focus on climate change adaptation and mitigation issues);
• representing the interests of Local Government to other spheres of Government and the environmental sector;
• convening and contributing to internal and sector working groups on interdisciplinary environmental issues;
• co-ordinating and delivering projects, events, tools and services that assist and build the capacity of Local Government;
• providing strong leadership and representation for Local Government; and
• enhancing the capacity and profile of Local Government.

As the key support person for the Policy Manager, Environment you will need a strong knowledge base on climate change policy and issues, policy/advocacy experience, high level written and oral communication skills, well developed interpersonal and presentation skills.

About WALGA?

WALGA is a not-for-profit organisation to benefit the political and operational interests of our 138 Local Government members. It employs over 90 employees, with the majority based in West Leederville. WALGA is not a government agency or department. 

For further information visit www.walga.asn.au

To Apply

A position description and information on what to include in your application is available at www.walga.asn.au/Careers

For further details on the role please contact Nicole Matthews on 08 9213 2039.

This role is being sourced directly by WALGA. We respectfully request no agencies approach.

We embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.

Applications must be submitted through our website www.walga.asn.au/Careers and addressed to the Chief Executive Officer.

All applications must be received by 5pm MONDAY, 23 September 2019.