Coordinator Sustainability and Resilience

Job No:

- **BC2200**
- Location:

- **Blacktown, NSW**
- Blacktown is a vibrant city located in the very heart of Greater Sydney, half-way between Sydney City and the Blue Mountains. It is a city of ambition and excitement. With a total of 54 residential suburbs, and population of 403,000 coming from more than 180 different birthplaces, Blacktown City is one of the most diverse communities in Australia.

Working in Blacktown City provides a wealth of professional opportunities. Blacktown City Council is the largest council in New South Wales, 4th largest in Australia and a leader in the development of the western Sydney region. With almost unmatched growth expected over the next 25 years, we are on an exciting journey of transformation to prepare for a population of more than 644,000. There has never been a more exciting time to join one of Sydney’s most dynamic and high-performing councils as we continue to deliver outstanding levels of service for our proud and diverse community and prepare our great city for the future.

**About the opportunity**

We have an exciting full-time, permanent opportunity for a highly motivated and experienced Coordinator Sustainability and Resilience.

This broad and varied role will provide sustainability guidance to internal stakeholders and lead our work in building community resilience for improved climate adaptation and carbon reduction, including engaging residents and businesses on energy and water efficiency, renewable energy innovation and urban cooling. The role includes coaching and mentoring staff to support continuous quality improvement.

The position will:

- provide expertise to halt or reverse the effects, pressures and threats on the built and natural environment by working in collaboration with internal stakeholders, our community and other stakeholders
- bring together a wide array of stakeholders to learn about the city’s challenges and help build support for individual initiatives, and for resilience building in general
- provide leadership, engagement and operational guidance to ensure effective delivery of climate change projects development and implementation
- develop and participate in the implementation of projects, strategies, policies, guidelines and procedures that align with this commitment specifically:

- environment and sustainability
- climate change
- resilience, especially in the face of urban heat.

**Qualifications and experience**

**Essential**:

- Relevant Degree in environmental science, urban planning or equivalent
- Solid experience in an environmental, sustainability or related field
- Knowledge of relevant climate change and energy policy, legislation, guidance and standards as well as a good understanding of the impacts of climate change
- Strong capacity or solid experience in the development of strategies, policies and programs related to environmental sustainability
- Proven project management skills, with a strong record of achievement in planning, coordinating, delivering and evaluating a broad range of programs and projects
- Demonstrated ability to promote and disseminate environmental knowledge at both an individual and organisational level
- Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills
- Current class C driver's licence.

**Desirable**:

- Research, analytical and problem solving skills, incl. an ability to identify strategic issues & develop innovative responses to achieve outcomes
- Experience in staff supervision
- Local government experience
- Experience in urban planning, climate change management and resilience planning
- Availability to work flexible working hours.

**Remuneration and benefits**

The salary and conditions of employment are in accordance with Blacktown City Council’s Enterprise Agreement.
- Entry level for this position starts at $1,934.40 per week
- 35 hour working week
- Leaseback vehicle
- Opportunity to participate in Council's flextime arrangement
- Employee benefits such as leave entitlements (where applicable), 10.5% employer superannuation contribution payable to Active Superannuation Scheme, Fitness Passport and gym membership discounts, and social clubs.

**Our commitment to safety**

Blacktown City Council is committed to safety. We have introduced alcohol and other drug testing at the pre-employment phase, and via a series of random and cause testing.

Please note being fully vaccinated for COVID-19 is a requirement prior to commencement and throughout ongoing employment with Blacktown City Council.

We are a child safe organisation that supports and promotes the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of children.
- Have your resume and any other relevant documentation ready to attach.

Best of luck.

**Closing Date: Friday 19 August 202, 11.30 pm**

**Contact Officer: Helen Burnie on 0437 487 615**

**INTERNAL REF: BCC1103