Sustainability Officer

2 days ago

Mullumbimby, Australia Byron Shire Council Full time

Byron Shire Council is focused on partnering with our community and offers pristine beaches, diverse lifestyles, a magnificent natural environment and a subtropical climate. Stay, live and work in our community.

We provide a rewarding and flexible working environment and celebrate our values of:

- We lead with enthusiasm and purpose
- We are open, honest and respectful
- We foster well-being and creativity
- We achieve our goals and succeed together.

**We are looking for**:
If you are looking for an exciting opportunity then this may be the role for you. We have passion and enthusiasm and are looking for like-minded people to join us on our journey.

Byron Shire Council is currently seeking an enthusiastic Sustainability Officer. The position plays a key role in managing and delivering sustainability policies, programs and emissions reduction projects, as well as developing, implementing and driving climate mitigation and adaptation strategies to ensure Byron Shire Council reaches the target of net zero emissions.

Some specific tasks include:

- Investigating and implementing projects from Council's Net Zero Emissions Action Plan that reduce emissions and improve energy efficiency.
- Investigating and implementing identified actions from Council's Climate Change Adaptation Plan.
- Implementing education-based and behaviour change programs that reduce emissions within Council.
- Enhancing Council's focus on emission reduction and position Council as a leader and a strong advocate for the community.
- Reporting to the Climate Change and Resource Recovery Advisory Committee to provide communication and prioritisation of strategies as identified in the Byron Shire Council Net Zero Emissions Action Plan for Council Operations.

This is a term, part-time position from 8 December 2025 up to 7 December 2026 to temporarily replace an employee who is on approved leave. There may be an opportunity in mid-2026 to increase hours to 35 hours per week, dependent on operational requirements at that time.

**Enjoy our Employee Benefits**:
This opportunity offers:

- A term, part-time position (21 hours per week)
- Partner with an organisation that is taking steps in all areas to reduce our carbon emissions and be an innovative and sustainable council.

Other benefits include:

- Annual salary reviews and identified salary increases for financial year 2025/2026 based on award conditions
- 12% Superannuation Guarantee
- Flexible work hours
- Attractive salary packaging scheme
- Employee Assistance Program (4 sessions per year)
- Fitness Passport.

**Location**:
This position is based at Mullumbimby, however Council can require you to work from other work sites as required for operational reasons.

**Contact**:
Alicia Lloyd - Team Leader Sustainability - Phone number: (02) 6626 7172 or

Rachel Thatcher - Sustainability Officer - Phone number: (02) 6626 7298.

**Closing date**:
**Position Description**:
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We are open to discussing flexible working arrangements and encourage our people to explore new ways of working - including part-time, job-share or working from different locations. Everyone can ask about it.
- Byron Shire Council is committed to being a child safe organisation - we respect all children and their wellbeing. We will embed Child Safe Standards into our leadership, governance and culture. We will support our staff and volunteers in their responsibilities. We will strive to keep children safe from harm and abuse.

**Pre-Employment Screening Process**:

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