AddressEnvironment Officer - Sustainability Projects
Permanant Full-time Opportunity for an Environment Officer - Sustainability Projects to join the team!
The Opportunity:
This role focuses on the delivery and support of Sustainability Projects and programs that align with Council's Community Strategic Plan priorities. The primary objective is to implement practices and initiatives that enhance Council's resource efficiency in energy, waste, and water management. Additionally, the role involves planning and executing environmental community events and education campaigns to raise awareness. Building and maintaining robust relationships with the community and other stakeholders is also a key aspect of this position.
About us:
Wingecarribee Shire Council is the Local Government Authority (LGA) for the beautiful Southern Highlands of New South Wales. We are a thriving regional centre located midway between Sydney, Canberra and Wollongong and is a recognised place of arts, culture and style for our visitors and our community. A great place to explore the abundance of outdoor activities or to raise a family with a range of excellent health and educational options for all ages. It’s the place to be!
Our Values of R E S P E C T - Resilience Empathy Sustainability Pride Efficiency Courage and Teamwork drive the way we work.
Essential Criteria:
- Tertiary qualifications in Environmental Science, Education, Engineering, or a related field.
- Demonstrated experience in scoping and project managing Sustainability Projects focused on resource management, climate change, stakeholder engagement, and environmental education.
- Ability to negotiate and promote positive environmental outcomes with diverse stakeholder groups.
- Experience in planning and delivering community environmental education events, workshops, and educational resources.
- Autonomy in delivering outcomes within specified timeframes.
- Strong communication skills for preparing grant funding applications, project briefs, presentations, and press releases.
- Sound knowledge of legislation and government policies related to resource efficiency, energy management, and climate change.
- Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively across the organization, projecting a positive attitude to work.
- Current NSW Class C drivers’ licence
- Be willing to take part in Employment Screening Checks before commencement (Working with Children Check & Pre-employment Medical)
Benefits:
- Attractive Annual Remuneration Salary!
- 35 hour work week!
- Laptop & Mobile Phone provided.
- Variable Days Off in addition to Annual Leave, Health and Wellbeing Days and time off for Blood Donors
- Corporate wellbeing programs, including Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Learning and development opportunities, including tertiary assistance
- Vaccination program including annual Flu vaccine
- Access to financial advice and guidance including advice from Active Super
- Flexible Working Arrangements - Work from Home Opportunities!
- Annual Health Fair and opportunity to participate in the Johnny Warren & Les Murray Memorial Cup
How to Apply:
For further information about the position or the application process, please contact Karen Thorogood on 0428 979 ***. To apply, please ensure to submit the following documents:
- Resume: Provide your current resume, detailing your professional experience and qualifications.
- Statement of Claims: Address the essential criteria mentioned in the job description in a statement of claims format.
- Please Upload: Additional Tickets, Qualifications and Certificates relevant to the role.
In accordance with Wingecarribee Shire Council’s COVID 19 Safety Plan, we encourage all employees to be COVID 19 vaccinated. Wingecarribee Shire Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer that provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. We value people of all cultures, languages, capacities, sexual orientations, gender identities, and/or expressions. We are committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Applications are to be received by 11pm Friday 19th of July 2024.
