Environmental Coordinator

Randstad Pty; Bendigo; On-site; AUD 105,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Pty is seeking an Environment Coordinator in Bendigo, Victoria, to lead environmental management and sustainability initiatives and drive conservation projects in the region.

The role reports to the Manager Waste and Environment and supervises the Conservation Officer, guiding a team to deliver climate adaptation, mitigation, and community engagement programs.

Qualifications

• Tertiary degree in Sustainability, Climate Change, Environmental Science, or related field with relevant experience.
• Experience in an environment/sustainability leadership role within a multi-functional environment.
• Knowledge of natural resource management issues, biodiversity, climate change adaptation and mitigation.
• Strong financial management skills including grant applications, grant delivery, budget development and management.
• Excellent leadership, communication and interpersonal skills; ability to inspire teams and stakeholders.
• Valid driver’s licence, National Police Check, and Victorian Working with Children Check.
• Local Government experience and knowledge of Victorian local issues (desirable).
• Experience in policy development and project management (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of conservation and sustainability strategies, policies, and projects.
• Oversee the delivery of environmental programs, including climate mitigation, resilience, sustainability, and conservation.
• Provide direction, mentoring, and support to the Environment team to ensure alignment with strategic objectives and foster a positive culture.
• Drive community engagement and education initiatives to foster environmental awareness and sustainable practices.
• Pursue grant funding opportunities, and manage grant applications, delivery, and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with statutory responsibilities and legislative requirements.
• Provide expert advice to management, staff, and Council on environmental and sustainability matters.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Mentoring

Grant writing

Budgeting

Environmental governance

Education

Tertiary Degree in Sustainability

Climate Change

Environmental Science or related field

Job description

Environment Coordinator

Are you a passionate and experienced leader in environmental management and sustainability? An exciting opportunity awaits to drive impactful change, leading a dedicated team to shape our future environmental resilience and conservation efforts.

The Role

This key leadership role is responsible for leading and coordinating all environmental management, sustainability, and climate adaptation and mitigation initiatives. You will be instrumental in developing, implementing, and reviewing environmental programs, policies, and action plans.

Salary Range: $105,000 - $118,000 + Superannuation

Reports to: Manager Waste and Environment Supervises: Conservation Officer

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of conservation and sustainability strategies, policies, and projects.
• Oversee the delivery of environmental programs, including climate mitigation and resilience, sustainability, and conservation.
• Provide direction, mentoring, and support to the Environment team to ensure alignment with strategic objectives and foster a positive culture.
• Drive community engagement and education initiatives to foster environmental awareness and encourage sustainable practices.
• Proactively identify and pursue grant funding opportunities, and manage grant applications, delivery, and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with statutory responsibilities and legislative requirements.
• Facilitate the provision of expert advice to management, staff, and Council on environmental and sustainability matters.

About You

To be successful, you will need the following mandatory qualifications and experience:

• A Tertiary Degree in Sustainability, Climate Change, Environmental Science, or a related field with relevant experience, or a lesser formal qualification with extensive relevant experience.
• Demonstrated experience in an environment/sustainability leadership role within a multi-functional environment.
• Knowledge and experience in natural resource management issues, including biodiversity management, climate change adaptation, and mitigation.
• Well-developed financial management skills, including experience in writing grant applications, grant delivery, budget development, and management.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate teams and stakeholders.
• A valid driver's licence, National Police Check, and Victorian Working with Children Check.

Desirable Experience Includes

• Local Government experience and knowledge of current issues in Victorian Local Government.
• Experience in policy development and project management.

We actively encourage applications from any background.

experience 5 years

qualification

• Tertiary Degree in Sustainability
• Climate Change
• Environmental Science or related field with relevant experience
• or lesser formal qualification with extensive relevant experience.