Manager Sustainability (Environment)

Modern, dynamic and contemporary working environment
Permanent opportunity ($130,000 - $140,000 + Super)
Six weeks annual leave plus a wide range of employee benefits
If you are interested in applying for this role, click this link or contact John Oberhardt from LG Services Group at 0411869110 or email john@lgsg.au
About us
City of Palmerston is the Northern Territory’s youngest city and is located 20 kilometres south-east of the Northern Territory’s capital Darwin. It has a population of approx. 40,000 and is currently undergoing a significant period of infrastructure growth and development.
City of Palmerston (CoP) is “A Place for People”. We place people at the centre of all that we do and deliver, by providing excellent services to our community.
Our Commitment to You and Our Customers
At CoP we value
Teamwork
Commitment and Accountability
Sustainability and Self-Sufficient
Quality Resources
A culture of Continuous improvement
In addition to our focus on culture, values, and behaviours, we embed our Customer Service Charter in everything we do both internally and externally. The pillars of our Customer Service Charter are:
Make it easy for customer
Perform with pride
Listen, learn and act
Evaluate and improve
About the Opportunity
As the Manager Sustainability (Environment), you will be supported by an Environmental Officer, Land Conservation Officer and Operations Supervisor in leading Council’s sustainability, environment, waste and land management initiatives and ensuring community needs are met and delivered with a customer focus whilst cultivating a culture of collaboration, commitment and accountability underpinned by cost effective operations and use of Council’s resources.
The role reports directly to the Executive Manager Environment and is responsible for the leadership and management of a range of programs and services including:
Waste Management and Education
Sustainability Strategy
Environment and Land Management Planning
Emergency Management
Minor and Major Capital Projects as relevant to position
Outdoor workforce, focusing on lake maintenance, irrigation and CBD amenity
About you
You should have Tertiary qualifications in Environmental Management or a related field, a minimum of 3 years relevant work experience relating to waste, land conservation and/or environment management. Demonstrated experience in leading and managing multidisciplinary teams, projects and programs, contract and project management including tender process and negotiation and managing budgets and resources. A high level of communication skills including the ability to convey and impart complex information in an easy-to-understand format and a proactive attitude towards workplace safety.
What we can offer you:
A great team environment and culture
Attractive salary
Generous leave entitlements including six weeks annual leave.
Professional development opportunities
Diversity
At City of Palmerston we embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.
Closing Date: Monday 11 March 2024