Senior Integrated Water & Climate Lead

City of Port Phillip; Saint Kilda Junction; Hybrid; AUD 134,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Study assistance up to AU$4000 peryear

20 weeks paid parental leave

24 weeks paid leave for single parents

Novated leasing and salary sacrificed

Discounted fitness membership across 2

Access to childcare hubs near work

Flexible working arrangements

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

City of Port Phillip is seeking a Sustainability and Climate Change professional to lead and contribute to integrated water management programs across the council. You will provide expert technical advice, drive multi-disciplinary projects, and engage with communities, other councils, and government partners to deliver climate resilience and water-sensitive city initiatives.

The role emphasizes evidence-based decision making, collaboration, and delivering value for residents and local businesses

Qualifications

• A sustainability professional with strong technical knowledge of integrated water management, water sensitive urban design and water sensitive city principles, able to provide practical, evidence-based advice to Council, stakeholders and the community.
• Demonstrated experience leading the delivery of integrated water management programs and initiatives that support organisational objectives and progress towards water sensitive city outcomes.
• A trusted advisor with the ability to analyse complex issues and communicate clear, timely and up-to-date advice on water management best practice, innovation, environmental tools, and legislative and planning requirements.
• Proven project management capability, with experience leading or contributing to complex, multi-disciplinary water projects, ensuring delivery within agreed scope, timelines and budgets.
• A collaborative relationship-builder who can work effectively with government agencies, councils, industry partners and other stakeholders to deliver shared integrated water management outcomes and progress challenging multi-stakeholder projects.
• An effective representative and advocate, with experience participating in external networks, partnerships and forums to advance strategic water management outcomes and strengthen organisational influence.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert technical and practical advice on integrated water management, climate change and sustainability to support Council decision making and community outcomes
• Lead or contribute to project management of multi-disciplinary sustainability initiatives, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope and budget
• Design, deliver and evaluate water, climate and sustainability programs that engage and support community members and local businesses to act.
• Work closely with internal teams, other councils, government partners and community stakeholders to progress Council’s water, climate, and sustainability strategies and plans.
• Actively contribute to a positive, collaborative team culture, with a strong focus on customer service and delivering value for the Port Phillip community.

Job description

City of Port Phillip is seeking a Sustainability and Climate Change professional to lead and contribute to integrated water management programs across the council. You will provide expert technical advice, drive multi-disciplinary projects, and engage with communities, other councils, and government partners to deliver climate resilience and water-sensitive city initiatives.

The role emphasizes evidence-based decision making, collaboration, and delivering value for residents and local businesses