Climate and Circularity Lead

Fixed term (parental leave backfill until 15 February 2026), Full-time (9-day fortnight available)
- Salary range $109k-121k plus super
- Located in the heart of Preston, close to public transport and the Preston market

Lead a small team to deliver Council’s new Climate Emergency Plan and integrate circular economy practices into Council’s policies, projects and programs
- Fixed term (parental leave backfill until 15 February 2026), Full-time (9-day fortnight available)
- Salary range $109k-121k plus super
- Located in the heart of Preston, close to public transport and the Preston market

At Darebin, diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the core of how we work. Our commitment to these values is unwavering, they are central to our mission, to our impact and to help us better serve our community. We know that having varied perspectives and lived experiences helps generate better ideas to enable a diverse, inclusive and connected community.

**About Darebin City Council**
Located in Melbourne’s northern suburbs, Darebin City Council is home to one of the largest, most diverse communities in terms of culture, language, religion, socio-economic background, occupation, and housing needs. The city has one of the largest populations of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents in metropolitan Melbourne. Our Vision is for a community that works together to advance community life.

**About the Role**
- Bring Council’s new Climate Emergency Plan to life across Council and in the community Embed circular economy principles into Council’s practices and processes
- Lead a team working with the community to increase climate resilience and a circular economy
- Provide advice and strategic direction to Council on climate, circular economy and other sustainability related issues
- Collaborate closely with teams across Council to create great climate and circular economy outcomes

**Skills & Experience**
- Tertiary education in climate, sustainability or related fields and/or substantial experience in these areas
- Demonstrated knowledge and interest in climate action and resilience, circular economy and environmental issues as they relate to local government and the community
- Experience leading a team or major projects, including program development, delivery and providing strategic direction
- Ability to co-ordinate and manage formal and informal teams with multi-disciplinary skills and expertise to achieve great outcomes

**Culture**
As a progressive leader in Local Government, Darebin City Council is passionate about social inclusion, sustainability, engagement and service excellence. We are proud of the diversity of our workforce and recognise the strength this provides in meeting the needs of the community we serve. We are committed to upholding a positive and supportive work environment that values the contribution of all employees and treats all employees with dignity and respect.

**Benefits**
We offer a range of benefits to our employees including opportunities for personal and professional development, flexible work practices, Employee Assistance Program, recognition and reward program - Appreciate Great and a variety of generous paid and unpaid leave options.

**How to Apply**

We’re also happy to adjust our recruitment process to support your accessibility needs.

Contact Lorna Pettifer, Coordinator Climate and Environment on 03 8470 8332 for a confidential discussion.

**Applications close on 8 December 2024 at 11.30pm.**
- Darebin is committed to providing a safe working environment that embraces and values child safety, and thorough ‘Safety Screening’ processes apply. To work at Darebin City Council, you will be required to supply proof of work rights, a Victorian Employee Working with Children Check and comply with Child Safety standards. All employees are required to undertake an Australian Criminal History Check and may be required to complete a Functional Health Assessment. Council requires all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as outlined in the Staff Covid-19 Vaccination Policy._