Environmental Sustainability Officer

Council’s Community Partnerships Branch is recruiting for the temporary position of Environmental Sustainability Officer – R2465 Position ObjectivesThe officer will be responsible for:The delivery of Council’s internal and external environmental education programs.Managing energy and water consumption and greenhouse emission reduction opportunities and projects.Providing project management support for a variety of projects for the Environmental Sustainability team. Qualifications and ExperienceIdeally the successful applicant will have the following:Appropriate tertiary qualification in a related field of Environmental Management or Project Management and some relevant experience or lessor formal qualifications with substantial relevant experience in a related field.Current and Satisfactory Police Check and Working with Children’s Check.Current Drivers licence. Salary and ConditionsThe position is classified within Band 6 of Council’s Current Enterprise Agreement ranging from $90,876.24 to $ $98,943.00 per annum plus statutory superannuation. Mildura Rural City Council is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a culture that values diversity. We encourage applications from individuals of all ages, backgrounds and identities. We encourage people with a disability, lived experience of disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for this position.All applicants must have the right to work in Australia and will need to provide a Police Check prior to commencing employment. Mildura Rural City Council is a Child Safe organisation and as such, applicants may be required to hold a Working with Children Check. Applicants may also be required to undergo a pre-employment medical check as per the requirements of the role. About our organisationMildura Rural City Council is a dynamic local government organisation that provides 100+ different services, facilities, programs and infrastructure to a resident base of 56,000+. Our workforce of 600+ employees support our community and help make our region a great place to live, work, play and visit. Learn more about our organisation at mildura.vic.gov.au About our regionMildura Rural City covers almost 10 per cent of the state of Victoria and shares borders with both New South Wales and South Australia. The region is home to Mildura - a vibrant city of 35,000+ people - and a range of smaller townships and rural communities spread across 22,000 square kilometres. Only a short flight from three capital cities, Mildura boasts quality services, exciting attractions, diverse industries and a strong community spirit. There are fantastic professional, cultural, social, sporting and educational opportunities on offer. Learn more about our region at visitmildura.com.au Applying for this positionAll applications must include:A completed Job Application FormA resumeA covering letter Applicants that do not address the key selection criteria in their application may not be considered. Want to know more?Visit mildura.vic.gov.au/Jobs for a copy of the Position Description and Application Form.Call Human Resources on (03) 5018 8197.