Climate Resilience Officer

Job TypePart Time

**Permanent Part Time (28.5 hours per week)**
**$94,012 pro rata (plus 11% super and annual pay increases)**

**Flexible working arrangements available including WFH**

We are currently advertising 4 roles in the Environment and Sustainability department. See our jobs page for the related positions.

**Who we are**:
There are not many places in Australia quite like the Surf Coast, where you can surf world-class beaches, drive scenic coastlines, explore waterfalls in tranquil rainforests, and hike the hinterlands. We care about our environment, our people and our community, and we exist to support all to thrive.

Our employees play a vital role in creating an innovative, safe, respectful and supportive workplace, living our values and delivering exceptional services to our thriving community. They enjoy a supportive and connected culture, training and development opportunities, flexible work options including working from home and RDOs, free staff onsite parking and much more.

A perfect location for combining your career with a lifestyle which is second to none.

**Your New Career**:
Council’s Climate Action Team is made up of a passionate group of change makers dedicated to responding to the climate emergency, championing better environmental performance across the organisation, and actively supporting the community to live more sustainably.

The team leads the delivery of Council’s Climate Emergency Response Plan with a focus on climate change mitigation, adaptation and mobilising staff and the community in climate action.

**What you will bring to the role**

We are looking for a Climate Resilience Officer to integrate climate risk, adaptation and resilience considerations into Council strategies, programs and projects. To be successful in the role you will have:

- A passion for driving climate action and resilience
- A good working knowledge of climate risk and adaptation relevant to local government, and
- An ability to work in a dynamic environment and positively engage with key stakeholders.

**Key Selection Criteria**:
**Mandatory Qualifications and Experience**
- A tertiary qualification in environmental sustainability/science, or related field, or demonstrated equivalent competencies gained through experience in these areas or related fields.
- Awareness of the roles, responsibilities and issues relating to Local Government in the area of climate change, climate resilience and adaptation, floodplain management, asset management, catchment and water management, and risk management.
- Proven ability to drive climate resilience and climate change adaptation outcomes within a large, complex organisation.
- Demonstrated ability to influence and gain cooperation from a diverse range of people, including staff, community groups, government personal and community groups.
- Exceptional written and oral communication skills including an ability to establish and maintain strong relationships.
- Highly developed project management skills and experience in working with diverse stakeholders.
- A current WWCC.
- Police Check results that are suitable for this position (will be arranged by Surf Coast Shire Council). A complete international criminal history check is required if the person has worked or lived overseas for any period of time OR a complete national criminal history check is required if the person has only ever worked in Australia.

**Desirable Qualifications and Experience**
- Current Victorian driver’s licence.
- General technical understanding of solar and energy efficiency measures in residential and commercial settings.

**Benefits for you**
- Flexible working arrangements including working from home and flexi time options, RDOs
- Career development & learning opportunities, we help our people grow
- Purchase of additional annual leave
- Free onsite parking
- Leave loading
- Employee Assistance Program and award winning staff wellbeing program

More information on the role accountabilities and key selection criteria can be found in the position description above. If you still need further information please contact **Lauren Watt on 5261 0600.**

**How to apply**:
Applications should include:

- a cover letter
- a statement addressing the selection criteria
- a copy of your resume.