Senior Environmental & Sustainability Leader

HR Partners; Greater Bendigo; On-site; AUD 105,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad is seeking an experienced Environment Coordinator to lead and coordinate all environmental management, sustainability, and climate adaptation initiatives. You will develop and implement programs, policies and action plans, and oversee grant funding opportunities.

The role reports to the Manager Waste and Environment and supervises the Conservation Officer. Salary range is 105,000–118,000 AUD plus super.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level or higher in Sustainability, Climate Change, Environmental Science or related field with extensive experience.
• Demonstrated leadership in an environment/sustainability role within a multi-functional setting.
• Knowledge of natural resource management, biodiversity, climate adaptation and mitigation.
• Strong financial management skills including grant writing, grant delivery, budgeting, and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and implementation of conservation and sustainability strategies, policies, and projects.
• Oversee delivery of environmental programs including climate mitigation, resilience, and conservation.
• Provide direction, mentoring and support to the Environment team to align with objectives and culture.
• Drive community engagement and education to promote sustainable practices.
• Identify and pursue grant funding opportunities; manage grant applications, delivery and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with statutory responsibilities and legislative requirements.
• Provide expert environmental and sustainability advice to management, staff and Council.

Skills

Leadership

Grant writing

Budgeting

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Education

Degree in Sustainability / Environmental Science

Job description

Randstad is seeking an experienced Environment Coordinator to lead and coordinate all environmental management, sustainability, and climate adaptation initiatives. You will develop and implement programs, policies and action plans, and oversee grant funding opportunities.

The role reports to the Manager Waste and Environment and supervises the Conservation Officer. Salary range is 105,000–118,000 AUD plus super.