Climate Change Coordinator

Full time or Part time negotiable (0.8)
Ongoing
Band 7, $93,172 pa (or pro-rata) + Super

Closing date: 9am on Monday 19 February 2024

Mount Alexander Shire is known for its local food and wine, for a vibrant arts community and breathtaking natural surrounds.

Perfectly located in Central Victoria, around 30 minutes from Bendigo by car or rail, and with Melbourne only 90 minutes away, you’ll enjoy a balanced lifestyle with great services, schools and homes in townships like Castlemaine and Maldon.

The role

Guided by Council’s Climate Change Strategy, this role leads Councils response to Climate Change by:

• influencing and supporting teams to deliver on Councils commitment to climate action
• providing advice and direction on Council and Government policies
• researching and providing advice on technology and practices to support Council’s Climate Change goals
• identifying and seeking funding opportunities and partnerships for Climate Change projects
• preparing briefing papers and reports for Executive and Council

Our ideal candidate

To be successful in this role you will have:

• relevant experience and qualifications in environmental or climate science or similar
• skills in community engagement and consultation and developing strong community partnerships and strategic alliances.
• experience in the development and implementation of project, strategic and action plans
• a current drivers licence and Employee Working with Children Check

Benefits

• Annual salary increases
• Hybrid working options – work from home and the office
• Flexible working arrangements, including options for part time work and rostered days off
• Wellbeing initiatives and a free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Generous leave provisions, including purchased leave options and paid parental leave

• Cross-skilling and professional development opportunities

Visit the Why work with us page on our website for more benefits.

Contact

If you have any questions or would like to discuss the role, please contact Brett Quarrier, Manager Operations, on (03) 5471 1***.

Mount Alexander Shire Council is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and respectful workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to child safety with zero tolerance for child abuse.  We value a diverse workforce and encourage applicants from all cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and backgrounds.

Applicants can expect that the recruitment process will include interviewing, reference checks and criminal history checks. Some positions will also be required to provide a Working with Children Check, and medical assessments including drug and alcohol testing may be undertaken.

For more information on the recruitment process, please download the Candidate information document.