Asset Energy Efficiency Officer

• Full time opportunity until 30 April 2026
• Hybrid work arrangements
• Personal and professional development opportunities
• A supportive workplace with great flexibility and a focus on wellbeing
• Join an Inclusive and Diverse workplace
• Monthly Rostered Day Off (RDO)

Banyule City Council is an award-winning organisation that prides itself on a customer-focused culture of innovation, best practices, and continuous improvement. We uphold an enviable reputation for customer service and work diligently to maintain high-quality services to provide the best possible opportunities and outcomes for the community we represent.

The Assets and City Services Directorate is responsible for range of services including waste management, cleansing and infrastructure, fleet management, parks and open spaces, asset management, building maintenance and capital works delivery.

About the Role:

• The role will support Council in delivering on its ambitious climate action agenda, with the target of becoming carbon neutral by 2028.
• Council is undertaking a variety of energy and emission reduction projects. This includes building management systems (BMS), solar PV, smart lighting, electrification of gas equipment, electric vehicle charging, battery storage and initiatives listed in Sustainable Building Guidelines.
• The position will focus on improving the efficiency of buildings and assets, with a focus on smart systems data monitoring and analysis, building management system (BMS) controls optimisation, analytics systems, sustainability audits and asset commissioning.

Skills, experience and certificates

• A degree or equivalent in engineering, environmental science, or related disciplines.
• Demonstrated experience in building services and asset management
• Ability to communicate, consult and negotiate with, and gain co-operation and assistance from a range of stakeholders.
• Excellence in Excel, data management platforms and strong proficiency in Word.
• Knowledge and understanding of climate change mitigation science, policies, and technological developments.
• Current driver licence

Mandatory Pre-employment screenings:

• COVID 19 vaccination certificate

Application Process:

Please submit your cover letter and resume detailing why you're suitable for the role. For further details about this position, download a copy of the position description or contact Ugra Chakarvarty - Zero Carbon Implementation Leadon (03) 9490 4*** for a confidential discussion.

Applications close on Wednesday 27 March 2024.

Why Choose Banyule City Council

Join a dedicated team committed to making a positive impact on our community. At Banyule Council, you'll have the opportunity to drive service excellence, engage with diverse stakeholders, and contribute to the betterment of our community. We offer a supportive, collaborative, and innovative work environment where your skills and expertise will be valued and rewarded.

Banyule City Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer; we value diversity and inclusion, and we welcome candidates from all backgrounds. If you have a reasonable adjustment, support, or access requirement, we encourage you to inform us through your application or email **********@banyule.vic.gov.au.

Our Values: Our employees align their career with Banyule because they share our values of respect, integrity, responsibility, initiative, and inclusion. They thrive in our strong learning and development culture, and the positive way we work in partnership with the community.

We offer:

• Genuine work-life balance and generous leave arrangements
• Monthly and fortnightly RDO options (depending on work area)
• 18 weeks of paid parental leave
• Study assistance
• Award-winning learning and development opportunities
• Health and well-being initiatives including Fitness Passport

Diversity Statement: Our community is made up of diverse, cultures, beliefs, abilities, bodies, sexualities, ages, and genders. We are committed to access, equity, participation, and rights for everyone principles that empower, foster harmony, and increase the wellbeing of an inclusive community.

To discover more about Banyule's commitment to advancing gender equality in the workplace, please find Banyule's Workplace Gender Equality Action Plan 2021-2025.

Acknowledgement of the Traditional Custodians: Banyule City Council is proud to acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people as Traditional Custodians of the land and we pay respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders, past, present and emerging, who have resided in the area and have been an integral part of the region's history.

Banyule City Council endorses the Uluru Statement from the Heart in full and accepts the invitation to walk with First Nations peoples, to a better future for us all.

Child Safe Standards Statement of Commitment:Banyule City Council is a child-safe organisation and committed to the safety and well-being of children.

Council has a zero tolerance for child abuse. All allegations and safety concerns will be treated seriously and acted upon. As a child-safe organisation we are committed to providing a child-safe environment where children feel safe, are empowered, valued and protected. Council will actively listen to children, ensuring their voices are heard and considered in decisions that affect their lives.

Covid-19 Vaccination Requirements: In accordance with Banyule's Covid-19 Vaccination Policy, this position requires you to be vaccinated against Covid-19. If your application is successful and you are shortlisted for this role, you will be required to provide evidence of your vaccination status.