Coordinator Sustainability

• Permanent full time position
• Salary $122,818.55 + Superannuation 
• Located in Glen Waverley 
• Applications close 12 June 2024

City of Monash is a dynamic organisation committed to providing excellence in service delivery. Located in the eastern region, Monash is a cosmopolitan and culturally diverse city, close to the demographic centre of Melbourne.

Sustainable Monash is a high performing, passionate team. We take pride in keeping Monash clean and tidy, maximising our resource recovery and supporting the Monash community and Council to adapt to a changing climate through sustainable practices and education.

About the Position

In this role, you will lead the Monash Sustainability team to deliver climate action and sustainability outcomes, create the Zero Net Carbon Action Plan 2025 to mitigate climate change impacts, embed sustainability into Council procurement and processes, foster urban biodiversity and promote energy efficiency and water sensitive urban design. 

Skills and Experience

• Extensive professional knowledge of sustainability concepts and principles, including social, economic and environmental factors.
• High level, effective interpersonal and communication skills, including negotiation and conflict resolution skills, to guide and influence others, lead, motivate and develop staff.
• Ability to generate creative and innovative approaches in problem solving and generating outcomes to meet Council strategic directions.
• Ability to actively promote excellent customer service through personal leadership, mentoring and the performance assessment and development of staff and a strong commitment to improving service delivery. 

Requirements

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in environmental management, sustainability or a closely related field
• Extensive experience in a leadership role, preferably in a Local Government environment and in sustainability
• Current Driver's Licence
• Employee Working with Children’s Check 
• Satisfactory National Police Check
• Other pre-employment checks may be required depending on the role requirements.

Benefits

As a City of Monash employee, your personal and professional development is a key focus for us. You will have access to:

• Supportive and experienced leaders that care for your development and wellbeing
• Vibrant health and well-being programs
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
• Flexible working arrangements
• Training and development opportunities
• Discounted gym memberships at our Active Monash Recreation Centres

Apply for this amazing opportunity

Please submit your CV with a cover letter outlining your experience and how it relates to the role.

Applications close Wednesday 12 June 2024 at 11:55pm.

If you would like to discuss this role further or you have any enquiries, please contact Kristy Green on 0487 342 *** or at ************@Monash.vic.gov.au.  

Monash Council is committed to be a flexible, safe, equal and inclusive workplace where we embrace and support diversity.

As an Equal Opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people who are from different backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people of any age, race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation and cultural background. If you have a reasonable adjustment, support or access requirement, we encourage you to let us know through your application or email **************@monash.vic.gov.au

We are also committed to being a Child Safe organisation and have zero tolerance to child abuse.