Environmental Sustainability Officer

At Wollongong City Council we have a steadfast commitment to creating an Extraordinary Wollongong. We are in an exciting period of transformation and focused on delivering exceptional services, infrastructure and facilities for our community.

Our strength is the diversity of our people. Together our responsibility is to create an inclusive place where everyone is welcome, valued and belongs. We lead with courage, openness and curiosity. Our conversations and actions celebrate diversity, inclusion and belonging. Learn more about us here.

Are you passionate about driving positive, sustainable environmental change?

About the role

Contributing to an Extraordinary Wollongong, we aim to reduce our ecological footprint and promote sustainable initiatives. Join our multi-disciplinary Environment Planning Team and lead our sustainability efforts and programs. Learn more about what we're doing here:

• Sustainable Living City of Wollongong
• Climate Action City of Wollongong

In this key role, you will develop strategies and policies and support the delivery of our Environmental sustainability projects and programs. This includes our Sustainable Wollongong 2030: A Climate Healthy City Strategy and Climate Change Mitigation Plan. Our Environmental Strategies guide and support us to make Wollongong a sustainable and net zero emission city. Bring your passion and expertise to work towards a more sustainable and resilient future.

You will work collaboratively with a variety of community groups, and a range of stakeholders to integrate sustainable practices, reduce our environmental impact, and promote a culture of sustainability within the organisation.

This is a permanent full-time position, salary starting from $90,176.28 per annum, plus superannuation. (salary package will be assessed based on skills, experience and qualifications).

What you will be doing

This is an exciting opportunity for you to make a difference and contribute to Council's environmental sustainability strategies! This essential role will see you:

• promote and facilitate environmental sustainability, including the preparation of environmental strategies and initiatives
• coordinate and manage the implementation of environmental sustainability strategies and projects
• support the performance monitoring and reporting of our sustainability initiatives
• stay well informed of technical/performance standards and legislative changes in the environmental sustainability field in particular where it is applicable to the local government sector
• actively engage with the community to inform and promote Sustainability programs and projects
• provide technical advice and continually research and apply the principles of environmental best practice to support and promote a culture of sustainability within the organisation

About you

You bring knowledge and experience in Environmental Science, Sustainability, or a related field. You are sustainability-focused and have a strong understanding of sustainability best practices. Along with your experience with data analysis and reporting on environmental metrics, you bring excellent communication and project management skills.

If you're passionate about environmental conservation and sustainability and want to make a difference, we'd love to hear from you! Join us in our mission to create a more sustainable future.

This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the environment and work in a collaborative and inclusive work environment.

Benefits of working at Council:

• We provide flexible working arrangements such as hybrid working and flex- you just need to ask!
• We are value-led, support and encourage personal and professional growth, recognise and reward performance and embrace change.
• We provide generous leave provisions including 5 weeks annual leave per year of service
• Long Service Leave after 5 years
• We are committed to providing a safe working environment for all, (everyone, every day and everywhere) and make available wellbeing programs to support mental, physical and social wellbeing of our staff to be at their best.
• Access to Fitness Passport

Interested?

For more information, click on Apply to be redirected to Wollongong City Council's E-recruitment site.

Contact Isabelle Ghetti, Environment Planning Manager on 4227 7477 for questions related to the job

For assistance in submitting your application, please contact the Talent Acquisition Team on (02) 4227 7065.

Applications close 11:59pm, Sunday 24 November 2024.