Climate Change Education Officer

• Full Time or Part Time permanent opportunity
• Band 6 - $81,664.03 + 11% superannuation

A newly created and exciting opportunity is available within our Environment and Waste Department as Climate Change Education Officer to lead and champion the implementation and promotion of Strathbogie Shire Council's Climate Change Action Plan, while resolving new and emerging Waste and Environmental challenges.

The role will:

• Develop a strategic program to implement and coordinate effective waste minimisation and environmental education for the community with a focus on behaviour change initiatives.
• Develop, implement, monitor and review organisation policies, plans, processes and procedures to ensure that Climate Change impacts are addressed.
• Liaise with external stakeholders including Victorian Litter Action Alliance and Sustainability Victoria to ensure a coordinated approach to waste and environmental education.
• Deliver projects, education and communications about Climate Change and from the Climate Change Action Plan.

Our ideal candidate will have:

• An demonstrated understanding and knowledge of education and behavioural change programs in particular, their development and implementation.
• Sound knowledge of current waste and environmental strategies and best practice in waste management.
• A demonstrated understanding of Climate Change and its impacts on our populations and environment.
• An understanding of the long-term goals of the Environment and Waste Department and it’s relevant policies.

Why you will love working at Strathbogie Shire Council….

We understand the need for flexibility and can offer:

• Hybrid working arrangements – up to 40% working from home.
• Option for working more hours over less days (e.g., 9-day fortnight).
• Negotiated start and finish times.
• Negotiated work sites.

We have generous leave entitlements including:

• 3 additional days of Family Care Leave per year to support caring requirements.
• 3 days paid leave during Christmas closure.
• Long service leave available pro rata after five years, and transferable across local government organisations.
• Up to 10 days unpaid leave per year for Cultural and Ceremonial Leave.
• Up to 20 days of paid Family Violence Leave annually.
• Parental Leave – 16 weeks of paid leave for primary carer and 2 weeks for secondary carer, with option to be taken a half pay.

We value your health and wellbeing and offer:

• Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Income Protection Scheme for all employees.
• Weekly onsite visits for treatment of soft tissue injuries.
• Annual Flu Vaccinations.
• Access to Local Government Employees Health Plan.

We encourage professional development and learning opportunities including:

• Support to study with a repayment plan via payroll deductions.
• Access to study leave.
• On the job training.

And the bonuses:

• Annual pay increases in line with our Enterprise Agreement.
• 17.5% Leave Loading paid annually as a lump sum ‘Christmas bonus’.
• Recognition awards for years of service.

For further information about this position, please contact Molly O'Connor, Environment & Waste Coordinator, on 5795 0000.

Please apply through our website at Careers at Council | Strathbogie Shire and complete an online application form. Applications that do not address the Key Selection Criteria may not be considered. 

Applications close 9am, Tuesday 12 March 2024.

Strathbogie Shire Council is an equal opportunity employer and a Child Safe organisation. We value diversity in our workplace and will consider flexible working arrangements.