Environment & Sustainability Lead

Baw Baw Shire Council; Drouin; Hybrid; AUD 109,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Flexible work options

Professional development

Rostered days off

Career development

Study assistance

EAP

Social club

Public transport access

Free parking

Job summary

Baw Baw Shire Council invites applications for a Coordinator Environment. You will lead a dedicated Environment and Sustainability team, delivering strategic programs, environmental initiatives and climate change responses across the Shire in a hybrid work environment.

You will provide specialist advice across Council, oversee environmental performance reporting, manage budgets and contracts, and build strong partnerships with community, industry and government stakeholders to drive sustainable

Qualifications

• Leadership experience delivering environmental or sustainability programs.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, project management and communication skills.
• Knowledge of environmental legislation, policy and contemporary practice.
• Experience with strategic planning, budgeting, reporting and governance.

Responsibilities

• Lead a dedicated Environment and Sustainability team, delivering strategic programs, environmental initiatives and climate change responses.
• Provide specialist advice across Council and oversee environmental performance reporting.
• Manage budgets and contracts and build partnerships with community, industry and government stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Communication skills

Environmental policy knowledge

Strategic planning

Budgeting & reporting

Education

Tertiary qualification in environmental science or related field

Job description

Baw Baw Shire Council invites applications for a Coordinator Environment. You will lead a dedicated Environment and Sustainability team, delivering strategic programs, environmental initiatives and climate change responses across the Shire in a hybrid work environment.

You will provide specialist advice across Council, oversee environmental performance reporting, manage budgets and contracts, and build strong partnerships with community, industry and government stakeholders to drive sustainable