Emissions Reduction Officer

Join Banyule City Council as our Emissions Reduction
Officer.

Are you ready to make a real impact on climate action and
sustainability in your community? Banyule City Council is seeking an
enthusiastic and driven Emissions Reduction Officer to help us deliver on our
ambitious climate action targets and support the implementation of key
emissions reduction projects.

About the role

As our Emissions Reduction Officer, you'll play a pivotal
role in supporting Council's Corporate Emissions Reduction Plan. You'll manage our
carbon inventory, champion data-driven decision-making for energy efficiency
and emissions reduction and ensure our Sustainable Building Guidelines are
implemented and maintained across the organisation.

What you'll do

This role offers an opportunity to play a key role in
driving Banyule City Council's transition to zero carbon operations. With a
target of achieving Real Zero for Scope 1 emissions by 2028 and Scope 3
emissions by 2035, our commitment to sustainability is supported by clear
strategies and backed by senior leadership. The position offers diverse
responsibilities spanning energy management, sustainable design, and climate
action delivery.

Lead the way in sustainability: Manage Banyule's
carbon inventory and utility/solar platforms, compiling and maintaining vital
data on energy usage, greenhouse gas emissions, and solar performance.

Drive innovation: Champion our Sustainable Building
Guidelines, supporting major construction projects and asset upgrades for
strong environmental outcomes.

Empower change: Advise on energy reduction
initiatives, using evidence-based approaches to identify and launch new
opportunities.

Shape the future: Support the implementation of
Council's climate action strategies, policies, and programs, especially those
within the Corporate Emissions Reduction Plan.

Secure resources: Prepare grant applications,
business cases, and feasibility studies to help us achieve our climate action
goals.

About you(what you'll bring/what we are looking for)

You're passionate about sustainability and climate action,
with strong technical knowledge in energy efficiency, emissions reduction, and
renewable energy. You thrive in collaborative environments, communicate
effectively with diverse stakeholders, and bring initiative, integrity, and
responsibility to everything you do. You'll have:

• Tertiary
  qualifications in environmental science, electrical or mechanical engineering
  or equivalent.
• Demonstrated
  project management experience.
• Strong
  technical knowledge in energy efficiency, emissions reduction and renewable
  energy generation.
• Demonstrated
  stakeholder management skills.
• Sound
  analytical and conceptual skills and evidence of the ability to manage a
  variety of complex tasks concurrently under tight time constraints.
• Demonstrated
  knowledge and understanding of Occupational Health and Safety and Risk
  Management

Pre-employment requirements

• Driver's
  Licence

We offer:

• Salary $98,255.03 to $106,820.88 per annum, plus
  super.
• A permanent, full-time position with a monthly
  RDO.
• 26 weeks of paid parental leave - primary carer/4
  weeks of paid parental leave – partner.
• A
  collaborative, inclusive, and progressive work environment.
• Professional
  growth and development opportunities to support your career aspirations.
• Award-winning
  learning and development opportunities.
• Health
  and well-being initiatives including Fitness Passport.
• A
  supportive workplace with great flexibility and a focus on wellbeing.

Ready to make a difference? Apply now and be part of our
journey towards a sustainable Banyule.

How to apply

Please submit a resume and a cover letter outlining your demonstrable
achievements aligned to the 'key selection criteria' in the position
description.

For further details about this position, please see the
position description. If you have any questions, please call Abdul Ahadon
for a confidential conversation.

Applications close: 29October 2025at 11:45pm

Why choose Banyule?Join a dedicated team committed
to making a positive impact on our community. You'll have the opportunity to
drive service excellence, engage with diverse stakeholders, and contribute to
the betterment of our community. We offer a supportive, collaborative, and
innovative work environment where your skills and expertise will be valued and
rewarded.

Banyule City Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer; we
value diversity and inclusion, and we welcome candidates from all backgrounds.
If you have a reasonable adjustment, support, or access requirement, we
encourage you to inform us through your application or email

Our Values: Our employees align their careers with
Banyule because they share our values of respect, integrity, responsibility,
initiative, and inclusion. They thrive in our strong learning and development
culture, and the positive way we work in partnership with the community. You
will share our values and have a passion for helping a community of over
130,000 residents to live happier, healthier and more connected lives, all
while growing your skills and advancing your career. We look forward to you
starting the next chapter of your career at Banyule Council.

Diversity Statement: Our community is made up of
diverse, cultures, beliefs, abilities, bodies, sexualities, ages, and genders.
We are committed to access, equity, participation, and rights for everyone:
principles that empower, foster harmony, and increase the well-being of an
inclusive community.

To discover more about Banyule's commitment to advancing
gender equality in the workplace, please find Banyule's Workplace
Gender Equality Action Plan

Acknowledgment of the Traditional Custodians: Banyule
City Council is proud to acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people as
Traditional Custodians of the land and we pay respect to all Aboriginal and
Torres Strait Islander Elders, past, present and emerging, who have resided in
the area and have been an integral part of the region's history.

Banyule City Council endorses the Uluru Statement from the
Heart in full and accepts the invitation to walk with First Nations peoples, to
a better future for us all.

Child Safe Standards Statement of Commitment: Banyule
City Council is a child-safe organisation committed to the safety and
well-being of children.

Council has a zero tolerance for child abuse. All
allegations and safety concerns will be treated seriously and acted upon. As a
child-safe organisation we are committed to providing a child-safe environment
where children feel safe, are empowered, valued and protected. Council will
actively listen to children, ensuring their voices are heard and considered in
decisions that affect their lives.