Climate Adaptation & Resilience Leader - Hybrid

City of Melbourne; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Study assistance

Corporate discounts

Parental leave 20 weeks

Job summary

City of Melbourne is seeking a strategic leader for the Manager Adaptation and Resilience within the Climate Change and City Resilience Branch. You will lead a multidisciplinary team delivering climate adaptation and resilience initiatives across the city.

You will develop strategic policies, build partnerships with government, industry, research institutions and communities, and drive delivery of Branch priorities while supporting organisational strategy and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership experience managing and developing high-performing professional teams
• Experience developing and delivering climate change, sustainability, resilience, water or related strategic programs
• Proven ability to build partnerships and influence outcomes across government, industry, research and community sectors
• Strong communication, negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills, including preparing strategic reports and advice
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in environment, sustainability, science, public policy or a related discipline

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a multidisciplinary team delivering climate adaptation, resilience and water-sensitive city initiatives
• Develop strategic policies, programs and partnerships that embed resilience and climate adaptation across the city
• Build and maintain influential relationships with government agencies, industry partners, research institutions and community stakeholders
• Provide strategic leadership across complex projects, ensuring successful delivery of Branch priorities, outcomes and investments

Skills

Leadership

Climate strategy

Stakeholder engagement

Policy development

Strategic thinking

Partnership development

People management

Education

Relevant tertiary qualifications in environment, sustainability, science or public policy

Job description

City of Melbourne is seeking a strategic leader for the Manager Adaptation and Resilience within the Climate Change and City Resilience Branch. You will lead a multidisciplinary team delivering climate adaptation and resilience initiatives across the city.

You will develop strategic policies, build partnerships with government, industry, research institutions and communities, and drive delivery of Branch priorities while supporting organisational strategy and collaboration.