Senior Sustainability Officer

Senior Sustainability Officer

Strategy and Sustainability

Permanent Full Time

LGO Level 7 / IFA 7 - $99,630 - $113,468 pa cash component plus superannuation

Hervey Bay

At Fraser Coast Regional Council our people are our most important asset and central to achieving our purpose of Building Better Communities Together.

Committed to providing quality services to our community, we strongly support an inclusive and values driven culture, recognising your individual skills, knowledge and talent. As part of this we have implemented our Leadership Development Program - Boss to Coach and create innovative solutions to labour shortages through our TEMPO program which has been recognised by our HR peers nationally in 2022 as well as winning the LGMA 2023 excellence in innovation award. We offer career and personal development, flexible working arrangements, novated leasing, employee discount program and many other great benefits. To see more about Council and what you could achieve working with us, please visit us on Linkedin

What we are looking for:

We are looking for an experienced senior officer with a strong interest in environmental planning, climate and sustainability issues, to positively and directly influence sustainability outcomes.

You will have exceptional written communication and stakeholder engagement skills. You will have strong project management and time management skills as well as excellent attention to detail. You will be pro-active, motivated and solution focused.

This important role will also deliver community engagement and consultation activities to advance Council’s sustainability goals.

Relocation assistance up to $6,000 is offered.

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What you should have to apply:

• Degree (AQF Level 7 or above) in environmental science, sustainability, planning or equivalent qualification in related field.
• Proven experience in implementing environmental and sustainability strategies, behaviour change and other organisational change programs.
• Queensland Class "C" drivers' licence
  

What's nice to have:

• Local government experience in a similar role
• Strategic land use planning, development assessment or similar planning related experience and qualifications, recognised by the Planning Institute of Australia (PIA).
• Knowledge of Qld State Legislation applicable to implementation of environmental planning, climate and sustainability policy into land use planning.
  

What our Council can offer you:

• Learning and development opportunities
• Flexible working arrangements
• Up to 12% employer superannuation contribution
• Study assistance program
• Reward and recognition
• 24/7 access to Employee Assistant Program
• Vaccinations
• Paid emergency service leave
  

Application requirements:

To be considered applicants must supply:

• Cover letter explaining your suitability for the role
• Resume
  

Applications close:

11pm Wednesday 6 March 2024

For further details please contact Rosalyn Acworth, Executive Manager Strategy and Sustainability on 0400 772 *** during business hours only.

Some information about our Council:

Council provides a safe, secure and supportive environment where employees are encouraged and supported to reach their full potential.

TRAITS is an acronym for the values we consider to be integral to the way we go about our work and serve our community. These values are Trust, Respect, Accountability, Initiative, Teamwork and Service.

Council recognises that it is important for employees to be satisfied in their roles, to balance work and life demands and to deliver quality services to the community.

Some information about our Region:

If you’re tired of the City lifestyle and need a better work/life balance then the Fraser Coast is waiting for you!

Located 250kms north of Brisbane the Fraser Coast is a mix of stunning landscapes, islands, cities and towns.

From K'gari - the world's largest sand island to the heritage streetscapes of Maryborough; from the rich farmlands of Tiaro, to the sheltered waters of Hervey Bay.

Before starting your application:

Please ensure your cover letter outlining your suitability for the role and resume are complete in doc, docx or pdf format. PDF format is preferred.

Please note that:
Council undertakes a range of checks and assessment methods to assist in selection, including proof of vaccination where relevant, criminal history checks, Licence checks, psychometric testing, functional capacity testing and competency based testing.

Fraser Coast Regional Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Women, Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islanders, people with a disability, and members of racial, ethnic and ethno-religious minority groups are encouraged to apply.