Emissions Reduction Officer

**Join Banyule City Council as our Emissions Reduction Officer.**

Are you ready to make a real impact on climate action and sustainability in your community? Banyule City Council is seeking an enthusiastic and driven Emissions Reduction Officer to help us deliver on our ambitious climate action targets and support the implementation of key emissions reduction projects.

**About the role**

As our Emissions Reduction Officer, you’ll play a pivotal role in supporting Council’s Corporate Emissions Reduction Plan. You’ll manage our carbon inventory, champion data-driven decision-making for energy efficiency and emissions reduction and ensure our Sustainable Building Guidelines are implemented and maintained across the organisation.

**What you’ll do**

This role offers an opportunity to play a key role in driving Banyule City Council’s transition to zero carbon operations. With a target of achieving Real Zero for Scope 1 emissions by 2028 and Scope 3 emissions by 2035, our commitment to sustainability is supported by clear strategies and backed by senior leadership. The position offers diverse responsibilities spanning energy management, sustainable design, and climate action delivery.

**Lead the way in sustainability**:Manage Banyule’s carbon inventory and utility/solar platforms, compiling and maintaining vital data on energy usage, greenhouse gas emissions, and solar performance.

**Drive innovation**:Champion our Sustainable Building Guidelines, supporting major construction projects and asset upgrades for strong environmental outcomes.

**Empower change**:Advise on energy reduction initiatives, using evidence-based approaches to identify and launch new opportunities.

**Shape the future**:Support the implementation of Council’s climate action strategies, policies, and programs, especially those within the Corporate Emissions Reduction Plan.

**About you**(what you'll bring/what we are looking for)

You’re passionate about sustainability and climate action, with strong technical knowledge in energy efficiency, emissions reduction, and renewable energy. You thrive in collaborative environments, communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders, and bring initiative, integrity, and responsibility to everything you do. You’ll have:

- Tertiary qualifications in environmental science, electrical or mechanical engineering or equivalent.
- Demonstrated project management experience.
- Strong technical knowledge in energy efficiency, emissions reduction and renewable energy generation.
- Demonstrated stakeholder management skills.
- Sound analytical and conceptual skills and evidence of the ability to manage a variety of complex tasks concurrently under tight time constraints.
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Occupational Health and Safety and Risk Management

**Pre-employment requirements**
- Driver's Licence

**We offer**:

- Salary $98,255.03 to $106,820.88 per annum, plus super.
- A permanent, full-time position with a monthly RDO.
- 26 weeks of paid parental leave - primary carer/4 weeks of paid parental leave - partner.
- A collaborative, inclusive, and progressive work environment.
- Professional growth and development opportunities to support your career aspirations.
- Award-winning learning and development opportunities.
- Health and well-being initiatives including Fitness Passport.
- A supportive workplace with great flexibility and a focus on wellbeing.

**How to apply**

Please submit a resume and a cover letter outlining your demonstrable achievements aligned to the ‘key selection criteria’ in the position description.

For further details about this position, please see the position description. If you have any questions, please call **Abdul Ahad**on **(03) 9490 4253**for a confidential conversation.

Applications close**:29**October 2025**at **11:45pm**

**Why choose Banyule?**Join a dedicated team committed to making a positive impact on our community. You'll have the opportunity to drive service excellence, engage with diverse stakeholders, and contribute to the betterment of our community. We offer a supportive, collaborative, and innovative work environment where your skills and expertise will be valued and rewarded.

**Our Values**: Our employees align their careers with Banyule because they share our values of respect, integrity, responsibility, initiative, and inclusion. They thrive in our strong learning and development culture, and the positive way we work in partnership with the community. You will share our values and have a passion for helping a community of over 130,000 residents to live happier, healthier and more connected lives, all while growing your skills and advancing your career. We look forward to you starting the next chapter of your career at Banyule Council.

**Diversity Statement**: Our community is made up of diverse, cultures, beliefs, abilities, bodies, sexualities, ages, and genders. We are committed to access, equity, participation, and rights for every