
Energy Transition Director
5 days ago
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated professional to lead our efforts in energy transition. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of developing, coordinating and leading projects, programs and partnerships to deliver on community goals and outcomes.
This role requires strong leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and develop other employees. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to prepare and deliver materials of a consistently high level.
The Energy Transition Lead will be responsible for collaborating with colleagues to mobilize the community and cross-council staff in acting together for a safe and just climate future. This includes developing and delivering projects and initiatives to rapidly accelerate the community-wide energy transition towards efficient and 100% renewably powered energy.
About the Role:
- Project Management: Develop, coordinate and lead projects, programs and partnerships to deliver on community goals and outcomes within Merri-bek's Climate Emergency Action Plan (2025 - 2030) and associated Zero Carbon Merri-bek (ZCM) 2040 Framework.
- Community Engagement: Collaborate with colleagues to mobilise the community and cross-council staff in acting together for a safe and just climate future.
- Energy Transition: Develop and deliver projects and initiatives to rapidly accelerate the community-wide Energy Transition 'towards efficient and 100% renewably powered energy'.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and coordinate project plans, timelines and budgets.
- Mobilize community and cross-council staff to achieve shared climate goals.
- Develop and implement strategies to promote renewable energy adoption.
Requirements:
- A tertiary qualification in environmental management or science, energy management, renewable energy, sustainability, project or business management or related field, or demonstrated equivalent competencies gained through substantial experience in these or related fields.
- Demonstrated knowledge of climate change, carbon emissions and the energy sector (energy generation, distribution, storage, trading, regulatory barriers), and familiarity with approaches to climate action relevant to the urban and regional context.
- Demonstrated experience in managing delivery of strategic environmental programs/projects, procuring and managing contractors and monitoring/reporting progress to senior stakeholders and the public.
- Ability to gain co-operation and assistance from team members, stakeholders, members of the public and other employees in the delivery of broadly defined outcomes and to motivate and develop other employees.
- Strong communication skills with excellent written and verbal skills to prepare and deliver materials of a consistently high level.
What We Offer:
- RDOs (Days Off)
- Extensive opportunities for training & career development
- Salary sacrifice options
- A real sense of work-life balance & flexible work options
- Employer-supported study assistance schemes
- Wellness programs
Merr-bek Council Values:
- We are an inclusive and welcoming workplace
- We offer flexible and hybrid work options and genuinely care about providing our staff work/life balance
About Merr-bek City Council:
Merr-bek City Council is a progressive council serving a diverse community. Our city is vibrant and energetic, known for its active community, cultural diversity, creative industries and the arts.
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