Coordinator Environmental Engagement

**Position No**: 122/2024
**Work Type**: Permanent - Full Time
- Are you driven by the opportunity to work for a thriving regional City committed to organisational excellence?
- We work together with you to create a culture based on respect, trust and inclusiveness.
- We embrace flexible working conditions and are always open to discussing your individual requirements so that you get to create your own experience with us.
- A leading survey recently found Mandurah is one of the top 10 domestic regions Australians would choose to work from when working remotely.

**Imagine a future with us**

The City of Mandurah (CoM) is one of the main cultural ambassadors and project leaders for Mandurah. We not only support and empower local businesses, create local jobs and opportunities but foster innovation and creativity in enterprise whilst considering the impact to our beautiful environment. We are _woven by waterways (gabi), a city with a village heart (mandjoo koort)._

At CoM, we look out for one another; prioritise respect, are fair, look after your development and wellbeing; foster an inclusive culture and embrace diversity in all forms. We’re committed to continually building a safe and respectful workplace, where all our people feel appreciated and accepted and achieve their full potential. Every day, your work will make an impact that matters, while you thrive in a dynamic culture of inclusion, collaboration and high performance. At CoM you will find unrivalled opportunities to succeed and realise your full potential.

**But enough about us, let’s talk about you**

We are in the market for an experienced and qualified Environmental Engagement professional, you are passionate about your profession and enjoy the rewards of a good challenge. At CoM we strive to embrace change as our norm and therefore require a person who is innovative, agile, proactive and enthusiastic.

As the Coordinator you will lead a small team to deliver environmentally based volunteer and educational opportunities to the Mandurah community. You and your team will play an important role in raising awareness of environmental and sustainability issues, establishing and maintaining partnerships with local environmental groups and stakeholders, as well as delivering key projects that will improve the City’s internal environmental performance.

**What impact will you make?**
- You are friendly, supportive and actively listen to the needs of others.
- You enjoy working with people, can build strong relationships and are open to the opinions of others.
- You set challenging but realistic goals, reflect and learn from experiences and problem solve to get the job done.
- You are passionate about leadership and developing collaborative, achievement-based team practices as you know this is how you can best encourage people.
- You have a flair for community engagement and a passion for innovative and proactive communications.
- You have a welcoming and respectful customer service disposition when dealing with both your internal and external customers, our community.
- Ability to “think outside the box” and be flexible in the delivery of services to meet our community’s evolving expectations.

**What can you bring to the team?**
- Tertiary Degree in Sustainable Development or equivalent (essential).
- Minimum five years’ experience in environmental education and community engagement, including managing volunteers (essential).
- Minimum five years’ experience in project design and delivery (essential).
- Minimum five years’ experience in staff supervision and leading a functional team (essential).
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in engaging with a variety of stakeholders on community environmental or sustainability projects (essential).
- C Class Driver’s Licence.
- Exceptional interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
- Exceptional written communication skills, including the ability to present ideas.
- Highly developed project development and management skills, including the ability to establish and maintain multiple projects concurrently.
- Highly developed analytical and conceptual ability, including the ability to develop practical solutions to problems.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced role and manage multiple concurrent priorities.
- Highly developed research, analysis, evaluation, presentation and report writing skills.
- Demonstrated ability to constructively work as a member of a team.
- Ability to work outside of normal hours, including weeknights and on weekends.
- As part of our recruitment process, you will be required to complete a drug and alcohol test.

**The finer details**

This fulltime Level eight (8) position attracts a salary range of $114,586 - $121,381 gross per annum dependent on qualifications and experience and includes Restricted Private Use of a Council Vehicle. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce.

**Why work with us?**

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