Impactful Environment & Sustainability Lead (Hybrid)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Flexible hours

Development programs

RDO every 4 weeks

Study assistance

EAP

Transport access

Free parking

Social club

Job summary

Baw Baw Shire Council in Victoria is seeking a Coordinator Environment to lead a dedicated Environment and Sustainability team. You will deliver strategic programs, climate change responses and environmental initiatives that advance community outcomes.

The role requires a tertiary qualification in environmental science or related field, proven leadership, stakeholder engagement, and strong budgeting, governance and reporting skills.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in environmental science, ecology, sustainability, or related field.
• Experience leading teams and 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 the Environment and Sustainability team to deliver strategic programs.
• Provide specialist environmental advice across Council and manage performance reporting.
• Oversee budgets and contracts and build partnerships with community, industry and government stakeholders.
• Drive climate change responses and practical environmental outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Communication

Environmental policy knowledge

Strategic planning

Budgeting

Governance

Education

Tertiary qualification in environmental science, ecology, sustainability, natural resource management or related field

Job description

Baw Baw Shire Council in Victoria is seeking a Coordinator Environment to lead a dedicated Environment and Sustainability team. You will deliver strategic programs, climate change responses and environmental initiatives that advance community outcomes.

The role requires a tertiary qualification in environmental science or related field, proven leadership, stakeholder engagement, and strong budgeting, governance and reporting skills.