Environmental Development Specialist

2 weeks ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia beBeeSustainability Full time $118,310 - $127,964
Job Description:

This is a one-of-a-kind opportunity to drive meaningful environmental outcomes and lead the charge in sustainability across the built environment.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide technical expertise on sustainability issues, including sustainable design and development of the built environment and climate change initiatives.
  • Offer ESD technical referral advice on internal/external planning development applications, based on working knowledge of relevant built environment legislation, guidelines and built environment rating tools.
  • Collaborate closely with Council Statutory Planning staff to ensure a high level of ESD compliance across all applications.
  • Represent Council at special interest or organisational forums as required.
  • Assist in the project management of projects, plans, policies and strategies that further ESD objectives for Merri-bek, in consultation with the Team Leader and Unit Manager.
  • Promote a culture of sustainability and continuous improvement across projects and teams.

You will work in collaboration with our ESD team, urban designers, capital works team and planners to ensure great outcomes on residential, commercial and mixed-use development.

Required Skills And Qualifications:
  • A tertiary qualification in Environmental Engineering, Sustainable Design or an allied discipline would be highly regarded. Lesser qualifications with substantial relevant industry experience will also be considered.
  • Understanding of the principles and practices of integrated planning for environmental, social and economic development.
  • Working knowledge of principles of sustainable design, building physics and current sustainable design and development technology, initiatives and demonstration projects.
  • Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the application of built environment rating tools and understanding of legislation (building and planning system) is highly desirable to improve the environmental performance of building projects.
  • Well-developed oral and written communication skills with the ability to present to and gain cooperation with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders.
  • Ability to work independently and within multidisciplinary teams.
  • Demonstrated project management skills.

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