Climate Change Officer

$97,864.00 - $107,640.00

Permanent - Full Time

Subiaco, WA

This role sits in the Planning Services branch and will support the development, implementation and review of City strategies, plans, policies, projects and programmes that assist the City with climate change mitigation and adaptation.
The key responsibilities of this role include:

Research and continue to develop the City's Climate Change Response Plan, including corporate adaptation and community mitigation and adaptation sections of the Plan.
Research climate change in global and local contexts to ensure the City remains abreast of latest developments to continue best practice.
Implement and/or liaise with, and provide advice to, business units on the implementation of the City's Climate Change Response Plan.
Report on progress towards targets and actions in the City's Climate Change Response Plan.
Attend and represent the City at external working groups as required.
Work with other internal branches to ensure the City's sustainability objectives relevant to climate change are being met.
Prepare reports for consideration by Council.
Act as Coordinator Heritage & Climate Change, as required.
Any other duties as required by the Manager Planning Services.

Further information on the requirements of the role can be found in the position description, which can be requested by emailing ***********@subiaco.wa.gov.au, referencing this position title.
Essential criteria:

Degree in Sustainability, Climate Science, Environmental Science or equivalent and /or equivalent relevant degree.
A strong understanding of climate science, policies, and mitigation and adaptation strategies and initiatives.
Ability to interpret the relevant acts and legislation and associated technical documents
Experience with carbon inventories and the requirements for carbon neutral certification (Climate Active).

Ability to gather, analyse, and report on insights and trends from emissions data.
A self-starter, collaborator, team player and effective communicator (verbal and written).
Creative and analytical skills with an ability to conceptualise and bring to fruition projects and strategic initiatives.
A high level of organisational ability in planning, prioritising and achieving outcomes to deadlines.
A commitment to providing leadership and services that promote and support sustainability.
Experience in coordinating the provision of expert technical advice.
Demonstrated problem solving, research and analytical skills.
Strong written communication skills, including the ability to prepare a range of correspondence and reports for a range of stakeholders.
Well-developed ability to use corporate computer skills.

Salary package:
In line with the City of Subiaco Inside Staff Industrial Agreement 2025, this position is classified as a Level 6.
The salary range is $97,864.00 to $107,640.00 per annum, exclusive of superannuation.
Working for the City of Subiaco:
We are committed to equal opportunity employment and offer great benefits to help you achieve a positive work-life balance, including (but not limited to):

Up to five weeks' annual leave plus the option to accrue time in lieu.
Sustainable travel allowance or a parking permit.
Free membership to Lords Recreation Centre
Health insurance corporate membership discounts
Superannuation co-contributions
12 weeks' paid parental leave
24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
Novated lease and salary packaging options
Learning and development opportunities

See what other benefits the City can offer you here: https://www.subiaco.wa.gov.au/your-council/who-we-are-en/working-here/benefits
Application process:
To apply for this position, please click Apply or alternatively Apply with Seek to submit your application.
You will be asked to upload a CV and a cover letter to support your application.
To be considered for the role, it is essential that you demonstrate in your application how you meet the essential criteria.
You should ensure that the information you provide in your application is relevant to the job role and is a true and accurate reflection of your experience and skillset.
As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds.
We recognise that we are strengthened by diversity and are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment in which everyone is included and treated fairly with respect.
Applicants must have the right to work in Australia.
The closing date for applications is 5pm on Sunday 21 September 2025.
Applications may be considered, and interviews conducted, prior to the closing date.
If you are interested in this position, we highly recommend you submit an application as soon as you are able to.
We reserve the right to close the advertisement before the listed date.

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