Senior Sustainability Officer

About The Role
In this role, you will provide expert technical advice, manage key projects, drive successful grant applications, and lead communication, promotion, and reporting of our sustainability achievements.

Work type: Permanent, full-time
Classification: Band 7 Commencing at $106,158 pa plus super
Key responsibilities include:

• Lead the development and review of environment and sustainability strategies, policies, and guidelines
• Drive the implementation of Council's Environmental Management Strategy across operations and services
• Manage carbon reduction feasibility studies, programs, and energy audits for corporate facilities
• Design and deliver capacity-building programs for key sustainability stakeholders
• Coordinate stakeholder engagement and lead annual sustainability reporting
• Identify and apply for external funding, grants, and relevant sustainability awards
• Build strategic partnerships to support sustainability initiatives
• Provide expert advice to department leaders and stakeholders

About You
To be successful in this role you will have a Tertiary qualification in the field of environment and sustainability and professional experience in development and implementation of strategic plans, policies and guidelines.

Essential Experience:

• Knowledge of relevant legislation, policies and practices related to environment and sustainability planning is desirable.
• Skilled in developing sustainability strategies, policies, guidelines, and impactful reports.
• Proven expertise in environmental and sustainability strategy and stakeholder engagement.
• Excellent planning and time management to deliver on deadlines and priorities.
• Track record of driving cross-functional collaboration to achieve measurable sustainability outcomes.

Preferred candidates will be required to undergo a National Police Check as part of the recruitment process (funded by the City).

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Child Safety Responsibilities
We are committed to being a child-safe organisation and have zero-tolerance for child abuse. We have specific policies, procedures, and mandatory training in place to support employees, volunteers, and contractors to achieve and adhere to these commitments. Please read our  Child Safe Standards Management Policy .

Diversity and Inclusion
At the City we want a workforce that reflects the community we live in. We welcome and embrace everyone, all people with their own unique experiences, and support and encourage all our employees to do their best work, have equal access to opportunities and a just working environment. For this reason, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from First Nations people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, from the LGBTQIA+ community, people with disability and people of all genders, ages and diverse experience.

We are the City
From parks to offices, childcare centres to works depots, leisure facilities to the Wool Museum and waterfront, our team plays a vital role in shaping our vibrant and growing community. Our community counts on us to get the essentials right while looking for ways to go beyond. By listening, collaborating, and focusing on sustainability, we strive to do the basics brilliantly and create a lasting impact. If you're ready to be part of something bigger, join us in shaping the future of Geelong.

We support accessibility and encourage discussions about any adjustments or support you may need during the recruitment process.

Applications and Enquiries
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Enquiries: Burke Renouf | Coordinator Sustainability & Environmental Planning

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