Sustainability Advisor

Moonee Valley City Council; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 58,000 - 82,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Part-time role

Salary with superannuation

Job summary

Moonee Valley City Council is seeking a Sustainability Advisor to develop, coordinate and deliver sustainability programs that reduce carbon emissions and improve climate resilience across the organisation and community.

You will work with internal teams, community groups and regional partners to embed sustainability into operations, projects and decision-making, delivering Council's climate and sustainability objectives.

Qualifications

• Strong communication, relationship-building and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience designing and evaluating climate change or environmental sustainability programs.
• Understanding of climate emergency and local government role in environmental outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Develop, coordinate and deliver community-focused sustainability programs and initiatives to reduce carbon emissions.
• Support delivery of the council's carbon emissions reduction program, Let's Go Zero Moonee Valley.
• Provide specialist sustainability advice to internal teams and external stakeholders.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Team collaboration

Education

Tertiary qualification in climate change/environmental field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Part-time permanent position working 22.8 hours per week (0.6FTE).
• Salary commencing at $50.89 per hour, plus 12% superannuation, commensurate with skills and experience.
• Band 6.

The Opportunity

Are you passionate about creating a more sustainable and climate-resilient future? Join Moonee Valley City Council as our Sustainability Advisor and play an important role in delivering initiatives that support climate action and environmental sustainability across our organisation and community. Working within the Climate and Environment Resilience team, you will develop, coordinate and deliver a range of sustainability programs and projects that help reduce community carbon emissions and support the Moonee Valley community to adapt to the impacts of climate change.

You will work collaboratively with internal teams, community groups, businesses and regional partners, providing specialist advice and practical support to embed sustainability principles into Council operations, projects and decision-making. This is an opportunity to contribute to meaningful environmental outcomes and help deliver Council's strategic climate and sustainability objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, coordinate and deliver community-focused sustainability programs and initiatives that reduce carbon emissions and build resilience to climate change.
• Support the delivery of Council's community carbon emissions reduction program, Let's Go Zero Moonee Valley.
• Provide specialist sustainability advice and support to internal teams, community groups, businesses and other stakeholders.
• Work collaboratively across Council to embed environmental sustainability and climate response solutions into service delivery, infrastructure planning and decision-making.
• Coordinate and contribute to cross-functional and regional projects, working with external partners to achieve shared environmental and climate outcomes.
• Undertake research and analysis to identify emerging trends, opportunities, policies, technologies and innovative approaches to environmental sustainability and climate change.
• Manage projects and engage consultants and contractors to ensure agreed objectives, budgets and timeframes are achieved.

Skills & Experience

• You will have a tertiary qualification in climate change, environmental policy, environmental science, environmental management, environmental sustainability or a related field, combined with relevant practical experience.
• You will bring demonstrated experience in designing, delivering and evaluating climate change or environmental sustainability programs within a community or organisational setting, together with an understanding of the climate emergency and the role of local government in driving environmental outcomes.
• You will have highly developed communication, relationship-building and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to explain complex environmental issues to a range of audiences and influence positive outcomes.
• Strong project management and organisational skills are essential, including the ability to manage competing priorities, work collaboratively across teams and deliver projects within agreed timeframes and budgets.
• An understanding of relevant legislation and strong computer literacy, including proficiency in Microsoft Office, will also be important.

For further information, please view the Position Description and/or contact Sarah Wigley, Coordinator, Climate and Environment Resilience (03) 9243 1*** to seek further insights to the role.