Sustainability Officer

**Job no**: 495517
**Categories**: Government and Defence, Sustainability
Permanent Part-Time position, (0.6FTE)
Salary Band 6 from $96,200 + Superannuation
Based in Glen Waverley
Applications close Wednesday 18 June
City of Monash is a dynamic organisation committed to providing excellence in service delivery. Located in the eastern region, Monash is a cosmopolitan and culturally diverse city, close to the demographic centre of Melbourne.
The Sustainable Monash Department provides a range of community services which support our community in providing a sustainable, healthy and clean municipality.
About the Position
Are you passionate about environmental sustainability and climate action? Do you want to help shape a greener future for your community? We are looking for a dynamic and driven Sustainability Officer to join our team and help deliver real change.
This role will deliver high-quality sustainability programs, projects, and services to embed environmental sustainability practices within the City of Monash, its community, and businesses.
**The primary objectives of the role are**:
To deliver projects to address the key priorities of the Environmental Sustainability Strategy 2016-2026 and Climate Resilience Plan (under development)
Build Council’s capacity to undertake sustainable practices and community engagement in sustainability through the delivery of high-quality education initiatives, projects, and programs
To provide technical and strategic advice on a range of environmental sustainability issues; and
Effectively engage and communicate with internal and external stakeholders of City of Monash.
Skills and Experience
You have demonstrated experience in coordinating and delivering sustainability education and other initiatives
You are a strong written communicator with a demonstrated ability to produce material designed to meet the needs of diverse audiences, including preparation of newsletters and Council reports
You are a strong verbal communicator with a demonstrated ability to liaise and negotiate with a diverse range of stakeholders, including the ability to make public presentations
You have a good understanding environmental sustainability within a Local Government context and proven ability to develop innovative solutions; and
You the capability to successfully manage multiple concurrent projects, including budget, project schedule, and stakeholder engagement.
**Requirements**:
Tertiary qualification in environmental management, sustainability or equivalent with demonstrated experience in a similar role, or lessor qualification with substantial experience
Demonstrated project management skills and experience in coordinating sustainability education and other initiatives
Good understanding of the sustainability issues within a Local Government context and proven ability to develop innovative solutions
Experience in effective customer, community and stakeholder engagement and leading environmental community initiatives
Current Victorian drivers’ license
Working With Children Check
Satisfactory National Police Check
Valid Right to Work in Australia; and
Other pre-employment checks may be required depending on the role requirements.

**Benefits**:
As a City of Monash employee, your personal and professional development is a key focus for us. You will have access to:
Supportive and experienced leaders that care for your development and wellbeing
Vibrant health and well-being programs
Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
Flexible working arrangements
Training and development opportunities
Discounted gym memberships at our Active Monash Recreation Centres
Please submit your CV with a cover letter outlining your experience and how it relates to the role.
Applications close Wednesday 18th June
Monash Council is committed to be a flexible, safe, equal and inclusive workplace where we embrace and support diversity.
We are also committed to being a Child Safe organisation and have zero tolerance to child abuse.