Environmental Sustainability Officer

2 weeks ago

Kiama, Australia Kiama Municipal Council Full time

About Kiama:


Kiama Municipality boasts lush rolling hills, unspoilt beaches, ancient rainforests, welcoming towns and villages and of course our two famous blowholes.

Home to almost 23,000 people from Minnamurra in the north to the white sands of Gerroa to the south.

  • Great coastal lifestyle
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Enjoy work life balance


Join our dedicated and enthusiastic team who are committed to creating a Municipality that has a healthy, vibrant, beautiful environment and harmonious connected and resilient community.

We are focused on, not only achieving our organisational goals but assisting staff to realise their professional and personal goals.


The role:


As Environmental Sustainability Officer you will develop, implement, evaluate and monitor Council policies, management plans and actions relating to climate change, sustainability, coast, estuary and environmental management.

You will engage and partner with other Council staff, government organisations and the community to develop and implement strategies relating to Environmental Sustainability.

You will assist with ensuring Council meets its Legislative, Delivery and Operational Plans and Budgetary requirements and with the development, implementation and evaluation of Council's Integrated Planning.


To be successful in this role you will need:

  • Degree in Environmental Science or a related field
  • An understanding of current environmental issues, particularly sustainability, and relevant legislation as it impacts on local government
  • The proven ability to identify and secure project funding through grants, and inkind contributions
  • The proven ability to work with government and nongovernment organisations including community groups to develop, implement and evaluate environmental projects and education programs
  • Class C Driver's Licence.

About you:

We offer:

  • Permanent full time, 35 hours per week
  • Annual salary from $80,454.40 to $95, depending on qualifications, skills and experience)
  • Access to Council's Indoor Accrued Time Protocol, allowing up to two days of flex leave each month
  • The opportunity for flexible working conditions including hybrid working arrangements
- plus 10.5% superannuation

  • Access to the Fitness Passport for yourself and your immediate family
  • Access to the Employee Assistance Program for yourself and your immediate family.
For further information about this position, click here for a copy of the position description.

Contact:
Brayden Stratford, Acting Manager Environment and Health on

Closing Date:
Sunday 29 January 2023, 11:30pm.

For more information on how to apply, view our Information for Applicants Guide.

How to Apply:

  • On the following page you'll have the opportunity to attach your resume.

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**underpinning everything we do.

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