AddressDuties and responsibilities
Climate change and sustainability strategies
⢠Develop, maintain, and implement the Sustainability Framework and other relevant plans, policies, and legislation.
⢠Develop, maintain, and implement the Corporate Sustainability Action Plan.
⢠Establish strategic priorities to embed sustainability across the organisationâs operations in areas including:
- Built form
- Open spaces
- Fleet and fuel
- Scheme and ground water
- Waste management.
⢠Provide advice, recommendations, and support to all service areas to foster a culture of sustainable best practice.
⢠Provide technical advice and support to the Manager Parks, Waste & Natural Environment regarding emerging sustainable waste management technologies and practices.
⢠Integrate sustainability into Strategic Corporate Projects in accordance with adopted project management plans.
⢠Implement strategic climate change and sustainability projects as directed by Council, the Climate Change Adaptation and Sustainability Committee, Executive Management, and outlined in strategic plans.
⢠Manage projects in accordance with adopted project management framework(s) and project management systems to achieve agreed outcomes.
⢠Provide liaison and support to develop and implement projects to support sustainability initiatives in the community.
Climate change and sustainability representation and reporting
⢠Provide executive support to the Climate Change Adaptation and Sustainability Committee, and the Capel Coast Sub Committee.
⢠Prepare reports detailing progress against targets and objectives.
⢠Prepare statistical reports and information as required.
⢠Coordinate the renewal of the Shire of Capel Waterwise Accreditation.
⢠Coordinate meetings as required.
General Duties
⢠Support the Projects, Facilities and Assets team, and wider organisation through positive team participation and by assisting when required with workload, providing backup, or advice in areas of expertise.
⢠Contribute to the continuous improvement of Projects, Facilities and Assets by assisting in the ongoing review and updating of information including policies, procedures, information sheets and processes.
⢠Contribute to the development and management of the Sustainability budget and relevant grant funded projects in consultation with the Manager, Executive Management and Finance.
⢠Prepare grant funding applications, arrange process for receipt of grant income and produce grant acquittals, in consultation with Finance.
⢠Attend Council and other meetings, seminars and working groups as required.
⢠Supervise contractors, volunteers and others as required.
⢠Any other tasks determined as appropriate to the position.
All staff responsibilities
Customer service
⢠Foster, advocate and fulfil our Customer Service Charter.
⢠Through the delivery of outstanding service establish a reputation of customer service excellence.
⢠Respond to internal and external customer enquiries (front counter, telephone and written) relating to your work area as per the Shireâs customer service charter.
Health and safety
⢠Work safely to ensure your own safety and health.
⢠Make sure your actions do not cause injury or harm to others.
⢠Follow your managersâ and organisationâs instructions on safety and health â ask for assistance if you do not understand the information.
⢠Take care of any protective clothing and equipment (PPCE) in the way you have been instructed and report any concerns about it.
⢠Report any hazards, injuries or ill health to your supervisor or employer.
⢠Cooperate with your employer when they require something to be done for safety and health at the workplace.
Risk management
⢠Contribute to the development and implementation of Risk Management strategies in accordance with Council policy and Risk Management plans to reduce liability in all areas of risk.
Accountable and ethical decision making
⢠Ensure actions and decisions are impartial
