Senior Climate Change Policy & Project Lead

Sa Department For Environment And Water; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 116,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Salary Sacrifice Benefits

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Fitness Passport Program

Free entry to DEW Parks

Meaningful and rewarding career

Job summary

Department for Environment and Water in Adelaide, SA seeks a Principal Policy and Project Officer, Climate Change to lead policy and project delivery focused on emissions reduction and climate action.

You will provide expert policy and technical advice, manage complex projects from planning through to delivery, and collaborate with stakeholders across government and the community to implement strategic climate initiatives.

Qualifications

• Experience in developing climate change policy and programs.
• Ability to provide policy and technical advice to government leaders.
• Experience driving projects from planning through to delivery.
• Ability to analyse emerging issues, legislation and technical information.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement climate change initiatives, focusing on emissions reduction and carbon accounting.
• Provide high-quality policy and technical advice to stakeholders and government leaders on key climate change mitigation issues.
• Drive projects from planning through to delivery, ensuring strong governance and successful outcomes.
• Analyse emerging issues, legislation and technical information to develop strategic solutions.
• Build strong partnerships across government and with external stakeholders to achieve shared outcomes.

Skills

Policy development

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Climate change mitigation

Education

Degree in public policy or related field

Job description

Department for Environment and Water in Adelaide, SA seeks a Principal Policy and Project Officer, Climate Change to lead policy and project delivery focused on emissions reduction and climate action.

You will provide expert policy and technical advice, manage complex projects from planning through to delivery, and collaborate with stakeholders across government and the community to implement strategic climate initiatives.