Senior Sustainability & Climate Strategy Advisor

Council Jobs; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 113,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

18% superannuation

4 or 5 weeks annual leave with leave加载

Job summary

Mackay Regional Council invites applications for a Senior Sustainability Advisor to lead the implementation of the Environmental Sustainability Strategy and drive climate resilience across the region. Based in Mackay CBD, you will influence planning, energy management, and corporate sustainability reporting while delivering projects with lasting social, environmental and economic benefits.

The role requires strategic thinking, strong stakeholder engagement and the ability to develop policies and

Qualifications

• A relevant degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Planning or a related discipline (or equivalent experience)
• Current QLD C-Class Driver Licence.
• Local government planning experience.
• Qualifications in leadership or business management.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of Council's Environmental Sustainability Strategy.
• Drive climate resilience, sustainable practices, and energy and carbon management initiatives for our Council
• Provide expert advice on industry trends related to climate risk, sustainable practices and sustainability reporting
• Support climate risk assessments and carbon reduction projects.
• Work collaboratively to develop policies, plans and business cases that drive better organisational sustainability outcomes.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to advance sustainability initiatives.
• Actively promote sustainability awareness and education across Council and the community.

Skills

Sustainability

Stakeholder engagement

Critical thinking

Data analysis

Communication

Time management

Policy development

Microsoft Office

Education

Environmental/Planning degree

QLD Driver Licence C-Class

Local government planning experience

Leadership or business management qualifications

Tools

Corporate systems

Job description

Mackay Regional Council invites applications for a Senior Sustainability Advisor to lead the implementation of the Environmental Sustainability Strategy and drive climate resilience across the region. Based in Mackay CBD, you will influence planning, energy management, and corporate sustainability reporting while delivering projects with lasting social, environmental and economic benefits.

The role requires strategic thinking, strong stakeholder engagement and the ability to develop policies and