Environment Officer

Environmental Planning Pty Ltd; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Kingston Council is seeking a qualified professional to join their team in Victoria. The role emphasizes outstanding communication skills, ability to manage diverse stakeholder needs, and experience in community education and environmental behaviour change initiatives.

A relevant tertiary qualification is required, and prior environmental or education experience is highly regarded. The organisation promotes an inclusive workplace and offers hybrid work options, flexible hours, and various

Qualifications

• Outstanding skills in clear and concise oral and written communication.
• Ability to manage a range of stakeholder needs while working independently and as part of a team.
• Experience implementing community education and environmental behaviour change programs.
• A tertiary qualification in communications/ community education/ development / environment /sustainability, or similar.
• Previous experience in an environmental or education role will be highly regarded.

Skills

Clear communication

Stakeholder management

Teamwork

Education

Tertiary qualification in communications / community education / development / environment / sustainability, or similar

Job description

• Outstanding skills in clear and concise oral and written communication
• Ability to manage a range of stakeholder needs while working independently and as part of a team
• Experience implementing community education and environmental behaviour change programs
• A tertiary qualification in communications/ community education/ development / environment /sustainability, or similar.
• Previous experience in an environmental or education role will be highly regarded.

The right candidate will be able to demonstrate the City of Kingston’s values of

We make a difference ǀ We show care and respect ǀ We take pride in our work ǀ We are better together

Enquiries:

For any enquiries about the position, please contact, Helen Scott, Team Leader, Environmental Planning at *************@kingston.vic.gov.au

To be considered for this role, applicants must have the legal right to work in Australia.

For any reasonable adjustments or access needs during the application or interview process, please contact the Hiring Manager or email us at ***************@kingston.vic.gov.au

About Kingston

Kingston Council’s collective focus is on delivering exceptional service that achieves our vision and meets community expectations.

We are an inclusive, resilient community with a thriving economy, where we all share a safe, sustainable environment. The City of Kingston is south-east of Melbourne and is approximately 20km from Melbourne's CBD. We employ over 1,600 people in a diverse range of roles including engineering, customer service, administration, finance, family, youth and children's services, sport and recreation, health, parks and gardens, planning, arts and management.

Why you’ll love working for us?

At Kingston Council, we believe in fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued. We support diversity and encourage applications from persons of all backgrounds. Here are some reasons why you might love working with us:

• Hybrid work options average 2 days working from home (or pro rata)
• Flexible Work Options, including flexible work hours
• Yearly annual leave loading payment of 17.5% of base salary (excludes casual staff, sessional staff and Senior Officers)
• Learning and development opportunities through professional development programs
• Salary Packaging
• Purchase leave options
• Study/development assistance
• Discounted gym memberships
• 16 weeks paid parental leave for both primary and partner carers
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
• Close to Public transport
• Free Onsite parking

For further information visit our website Join our team - City of Kingston

Kingston City Council is an equal opportunity employer, committed to reconciliation and being a child safe organisation.

We are dedicated to attracting, retaining, and developing people of all genders, ethnicities, sexual orientations, abilities, and ages.

Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community, and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community. We support adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment.