Climate Change and Sustainability Undergraduate

2 weeks ago


Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia City of Newcastle, Australia Full time
Climate Change and Sustainability Undergraduate

Job No: CN4225

Location: Newcastle

Are you currently studying in Environmental Science, Engineering, Architecture, Project Management or equivalent, and in your penultimate or final year of study?

- 3-4 year Fixed-term contract, 35 Hours per week

City of Newcastle has an exciting opportunity for an undergraduate who is looking to pursue a career in Climate Change and Sustainability to join the Climate Change and Sustainability team within the Environment and Sustainability Service Unit.

As the Climate Change and Sustainability Undergraduate, you will have the opportunity to assist with the development and delivery of programs, projects, and initiatives that progress CN and the Newcastle community's transition to net zero emissions in line with our Newcastle Environment Strategy.

These projects deliver key benefits to the organisation and drive continuous improvement in community and sustainability outcomes.

This role will see you work across economic, social, environmental, and technical aspects, supported through specialist input, collaboration, and internal and external stakeholder engagement.

Find out more about your new career by viewing the position description here.

- 4 weeks of annual leave, 3 weeks of personal leave plus 2 additional paid public holidays
- 17.5% annual leave loading yearly payment
- Paid parental leave for primary carers
- Industry leading employment conditions
- Corporate Fitness program from as little as $12.90 per fortnight
- Access to a range of exclusive CN employee benefits programs including Novated Lease options as well as access to reward and recognition vouchers
- Annual performance development plans and ongoing training and development opportunities
- Leading the CN Way leadership program
- Inclusion, Diversity & Equity (IDE) employee networks and initiatives
- Access to Health & Wellbeing programs including an Onsite Physiotherapist, Yoga, and Mental Health Ambassador Groups

Life at CN

At CN, we value our employees, and their wellbeing takes priority. We encourage employees to make time for what's important and provide the benefits to enable a work-life balance. To read more, visit here

We are focused on making a real difference in our community and achieving our vision of creating a smart, liveable, and sustainable global city. We are proud to deliver services valued by our community.

We champion inclusion so that everyone is valued, and we encourage innovation and creativity. We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive workplace where different styles, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, encouraged, and respected.

People with diverse lived experiences (including but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians, people with diverse gender identities and sexualities, people from different cultural, racial, ethnic, religious and linguistic backgrounds, people with disability, carers, and veterans) are encouraged to apply.

Application Closing Date: Sunday 6 April 2025

Remuneration: $36,753.76 - $73,507.52 + 11.5% Superannuation per annum for a 35-hour week

If you need any adjustments to be made to the recruitment process or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements, please contact recruit@ncc.nsw.gov.au for a confidential discussion.

You must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this job.

CN do not accept unsolicited resumes and we respectfully ask that recruitment agencies do not contact us at this stage.

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