Coordinator Sustainability Strategy and Education

2 days ago

Maitland, Australia Maitland City Council Full time

**About Us**

Maitland City Council is a diverse and dynamic organisation in a rapidly growing LGA. We are going through an exciting period of change, with a focus on providing progressive services through exceptional customer experience. Due to continued growth in our Environment & Sustainability division, we are excited to add a Coordinator Sustainability Strategy & Education to our highly skilled team to continue to make a true and meaningful impact on our community.

**About the Role**

As Coordinator Sustainability Strategy & Education you will coordinate and manage the operation of the Sustainability Strategy and Education team. You will lead this function in accordance with relevant acts, regulations and organisational policies and monitor its performance within the local government and organisational context.

You will be responsible for delivering environmental sustainability strategy support, community engagement and education relating to environmental sustainability in an urban and peri-urban setting, including waste and circular economy, management and care for the natural environment, biodiversity, climate change adaptation and mitigation, sustainable living and environmental resilience.

Working in a leadership capacity, the Coordinator Sustainability Strategy & Education will drive a culture of innovation and continuous improvement, and will thrive on the opportunity to mentor, coach, and develop the Sustainability Strategy & Education team.

**About You**

To be successful in this role you will possess degree qualifications in Environmental Science, Environmental Education or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of relevant education/training and contemporary experience in an environmental sustainability role.

You will have contemporary industry knowledge and proven experience in environmental sustainability management in an urban setting on at least one of the following: circular economy, waste avoidance, energy efficiency, water efficiency, renewable energy or sustainable transport.

In addition to excellent communication and highly developed interpersonal skills, you will have experience and the ability to lead, coach and support staff and build teams.

**Benefits**

This is a permanent full-time opportunity working 35 hours per week, with a base salary ranging from $126,816 - $140,766 per year based on demonstrated competencies + 11.5% p.a superannuation.

Council also offers a range of benefits for its employees including:

- Flexible work arrangements including WFH, condensed weeks or fortnights
- Access to our Healthy Employee Program (HEP): including reduced gym memberships and subsidies for programs that improve health and wellbeing
- Generous leave entitlements including Long Service Leave after five years and paid parental leave
- Modern office spaces and facilities and free parking.

**Questions?**

If after reading the role charter you have any questions, please contact Catherine Pepper, Manager Environment & Sustainability, on 02 4934 9717.

**To Apply**

Applications close**:Monday 4 November 2024**
**What happens next?**

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