Assistant Director, Sustainability

This role is suited to someone who has experience in achieving sustainability and energy efficiency outcomes in buildings and properties and wants to work closely with the building owner on achieving improvements in government buildings. This position will work with staff across the organisation and occupants of properties to raise awareness about environmental sustainability options. This includes investigating, planning, co-ordinating and facilitating delivery of environmental sustainability projects, initiatives, policies and procedures. This position will also monitor energy management across ACT Property Group managed properties and assets, to ensure that energy savings opportunities are identified and achieved.

ACT Property Group provides expert property management and maintenance services to the ACT Government and the community. The Group manages and maintains buildings and property that enable the ACT Government to provide Government and community services. The group supports the ACT Governments delivery of its services through flexible, efficient and cost-effective accommodation solutions and property services. Community services and support are also enabled through the provision of properties to community organisations at affordable rental rates. ACT Property Group operates on a fee for service basis with a requirement to provide a dividend to government.

The ACT Public Service supports workforce diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse people and those who identify as LGBTIQ+ are encouraged to apply. Hear about CMTEDD from some of our staff.

**Eligibility/ Other Requirements**:
This position requires:

- Relevant qualifications such as building or mechanical engineering, energy efficiency, building environment management and/or relevant experience working on environmental sustainability initiatives.
- Hold or have the capacity to obtain White Card and Asbestos Awareness.
- a current driver’s licence (car)

Relevant training and/or qualifications in environmental sustainability, building, procurement or project management are highly desirable

Membership or the ability to obtain membership with relevant professional organisation(s) is desirable

**How to Apply**: Please review the Position Description for details about the role and associated responsibilities. Suitability for this position will be assessed on your demonstrated Skills, Experience, Knowledge and Behaviour in relation to the duties/responsibilities listed in the Position Description.

Please submit the following:

- A two-page pitch that tells the selection committee about your ability to perform the advertised role (knowledge, experience, skills, behaviour) and why you are the best person for this role. The pitch should:

- Show that you have the capabilities in “What you Require” section of the Position Description including Professional/Technical Skills and Knowledge, and Behavioural Capabilities.
- Demonstrate your capacity to perform the duties and responsibilities detailed in “What You Will Do” at the specified classification including examples of how you have done this in the past.
- Tell the panel how your abilities, ingenuity, experience and qualifications make you the best person for this role.
- A current curriculum vitae including details of work history (roles, timing, responsibilities, achievements), professional memberships and qualifications, and
- Contact details of at least two referees.