Operations coordinator

Division: Chief Operations Office

Unit: Infrastructure Sustainability & Performance

Section: Sustainability - Property

Salary: AUD $119,914 - $136,281 per annum plus Superannuation

Employment status: Permanent

Employment arrangement: Full Time

Location: Sydney CBD

Option to work under a 19-day month arrangement

Caring for our city, creating a future for all

Our people are passionate about their communities and connected to their teams. They’re motivated by our genuine commitment to diversity and inclusion, and our clear, compelling plan for our global city: Sustainable Sydney 2030 – 2050 Continuing the Vision .

Be part of a purpose-led organisation, with care at its core. You’ll make a difference by acting in the best interests of our communities and city. Be better together with collaborative and inclusive partnerships. Embrace possibilities and be open to new ideas and creating bold solutions.

Embark on a dynamic and impactful career as a Sustainability Operations Coordinator, a pivotal role dedicated to steering the implementation of cutting-edge environmental sustainability plans and projects across our extensive portfolio of owned and occupied properties. This role is responsible for assisting the implementation of environmental sustainability plans and projects for all owned and occupied property assets.

This role will:

Drive initiatives that improve the sustainability performance of the property portfolio towards meeting agreed organisational environmental targets and the Property Strategy delivery.Ensure key stakeholders are informed and engaged in relation to sustainability management and monitoring as required.Develop/foster internal/external relationships and participate in forums that are relevant to improving future sustainability performance of the property portfolio.Actively seek out opportunities for innovation in sustainability to improve the overall performance of the property portfolio.

You will be a hands-on professional with relevant tertiary qualifications at degree level in either engineering, sustainability, project management or environmental science and/or demonstrated project management experience, including budget management, contract administration, consultants’ briefs and management of projects aimed at improving the sustainability performance of buildings. You will also have exceptional stakeholder engagement skills, excellent negotiation and communication skills.

If you have a passion for sustainability and a track record of successful project management, we invite you to be a catalyst for positive change.

To apply: Upload your resume and respond to the application questions to show how you meet the role’s requirements. Select 'Apply' to complete your online application.

The successful applicant is required to complete a national criminal history check and a pre-employment health declaration form.

Position description: View or download the position description

Applications must be submitted online by 11:59pm, Wednesday 31st January.

For further information contact: Michelle De Lorenzo, Business Operations Contract Manager on 02 9265 9***.

A challenging and rewarding career: Why joining the City of Sydney might be the right move for you.

We offer a teams-based approach to flexibility. Our flexible working benefits include 26 week parental leave, paid partner leave of 6 weeks and paid super for up to 52 weeks of parental leave. You’ll have the opportunity to work a 19-day month with flexible working options.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and celebrate a workplace as diverse as our communities. We’re passionate about gender balance in the workplace, with an executive team that is two-thirds female and 50% of our leadership roles held by women.

We encourage all applicants, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, and LGBTIQA+ communities to join us.

We’re a disability confident recruiter. If you identify as a person with disability and require support for your application contact ***********@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au or 02 9265 9***.