Senior Sustainability Planner

Senior Sustainability Planner

Kogan People Solutions are delighted to be working with a local government powerhouse in Melbourne's southeast, who wish to appoint a qualified and very skilled Senior Sustainability Planner. The role is full time and ongoing.

Broadly the purpose of the role is as follows.

Council has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Sustainability Planner to join the Sustainability Planning team based in southeastern Melbourne. You will have experience delivering strategic climate change policy, particularly relating to transition plans and climate reporting with the ability to work independently and collaboratively with their team on a diverse portfolio of sustainability focused strategies, policies, programs and projects.

Role location

Dandenong Victoria

Salary

Salary is offered in the range $95k to $110k plus superannuation per annum

Responsibilities of the role include

Your primary purpose in this position is to:

• To lead, manage or assist in the development, review and implementation of Sustainability policy that leads to sound, innovative and vibrant outcomes in a well-planned city.
• Develop, implement and review strategies that promote the integration of environmental sustainability at a corporate and community level. Monitor and report on Council's key environmental and sustainability issues, such as CO2 emissions.
• Undertake research, data collection, surveys and collation of information on environmental matters.
• Advocate across Council, within the community and with landowners and developers to actively engage in sustainable and environmentally sound practices and to further develop the culture of environmental sustainability within Greater Dandenong.
• Initiate and pursue strategic, innovative projects, strategies, policies, and practices that enhances the sustainability of the natural and built environment.

To be considered for this vital role, you must demonstrate the following knowledge experience and attributes:

• Proven knowledge and experience in sustainability planning, strategic environmental management, or related fields.
• A strong grasp of Environmentally Sustainable Design (ESD) principles and proficiency in referencing verification methods and tools such as Green Star, NABERS, and BESS.
• Essential knowledge of climate change mitigation and adaptation principles and their practical application within a community and local government context.
• Demonstrated knowledge and ability in climate transition planning including, but not limited to environment, social and governance metrics and emission reporting.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills are a must, along with the ability to both collaborate within a close-knit team and work autonomously.
• Favourable: Experience delivering strategic climate change and sustainability policy and strategies within a government context.
• Professional qualifications in sustainability, environmental, planning or related discipline with at least 1 or more year's relevant experience.
• Possession of a satisfactory and ongoing Working with Children's Check
• Current valid Victorian Driver's License

You must have unrestricted full time Australian working rights to be considered.

Interested?

Council is an exceptional employer, offering competitive salary arrangements, flexible work arrangements, support and wellbeing programs and a vibrant social club, join them

Applications

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Kogan People Solutions are grateful for all applications, but kindly note that they will only respond to shortlisted applicants.

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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $95,000.00 – $110,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Employee mentoring program
• Maternity leave
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance

Application Question(s):

• Are you an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident? If not, please provide details on how you meet the working rights requirements outlined in our job listing. For example, if you hold a visa that grants you permanent working rights, such as a Temporary Graduate Visa (Subclass 485), kindly specify the visa type and its expiry date. Thank you.

Education:

• Bachelor Degree (Preferred)

Experience:

• Sustainability Planning: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Authorisation:

• Australia (Preferred)

Work Location: In person