Sustainability & Climate Change Coordinator

About us

Ipswich is a dynamic blend of rich heritage, proud communities, diverse landscapes, and a lively energy all contributing to a region full of liveability and opportunity. It is the state's fastest growing city and oldest provincial city.

Ipswich City Council contributes to our vibrant and growing region with teams operating across various industries delivering services to the community and creating our vision:

'Ipswich, a city of opportunity for all. Join us.'

We have a workplace culture built on our values of communication, collaboration, integrity, efficiency, and leadership. Come and join us in shaping the future of the city and its people.

About the role

Do you want to join a team of passionate professionals who are leading the change for Council to be a more sustainable and climate resilient organisation?

As Sustainability and Climate Change Coordinator, you will be part of the Environment and Sustainability Department's leadership team and responsible for providing specialist advice and technical capability to effectively manage and lead the ongoing development, delivery and evaluation of Council's Sustainability Strategy, drive emissions reduction initiatives, and champion climate-positive practices across Council.

You will play a pivotal role in identifying and leading the integration of nature-based solutions, use of environmental markets, such as carbon offsets and solar farms, and in shaping Council's roadmap towards a more sustainable and climate resilient future.

Some of your key responsibilities will include:

• Provide strategic and effective leadership to the sustainability team .
• Lead and manage the coordination, development, implementation, and monitoring of the City's sustainability strategies and policies, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver the sustainability implementation plan and other initiatives.
• Stay up to date on sector trends, emerging technology and regulatory changes to ensure strategies and policies remain relevant.
• Provide specialist advice to internal and external stakeholders on sustainability and climate resilience and risk matters.
• Lead the identification and integration of sustainability and climate related risks and opportunities into corporate strategies and governance, including the identification of alternative revenue generating opportunities for council in its operational and capital delivery programs.

About you

We are seeking an experienced candidate who has a passion for sustainability and making a positive environmental impact who has:

• A Degree in Environmental Management, Sustainability, or Natural Resource Management or similar, and/or substantial experience in the sustainability sector.
• An excellent fit with our values of communication, collaboration, integrity, efficiency, and leadership.
• A current Queensland C class driver's licence.
• Post-Graduate qualifications in a related field is desirable.

About the benefits

This is a permanent full-time position, Level 8 with a salary commencing at $121,294 plus superannuation of up to 12.5%.

• Improve lives, now and into the future through the work that you do.
• Become a key member of a team that is passionate and dedicated to building a positive, inclusive, and constructive workplace culture.
• Supportive culture that promotes a healthy work/life balance.
• Ongoing learning, development and career opportunities.
• Employee health and wellbeing programs.
• Four (4) weeks annual leave with 17.5% loading, cultural leave and other leave options.
• A variety of salary packaging options that includes, financial advice, income protection insurance, professional membership, novated leases and more.

Successful applicants must be eligible to work in Australia and agree to provide information for pre-employment screening which may include a criminal history check.

Ipswich City Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace by supporting equal opportunities regardless of gender, culture, generation, sexual orientation, or disability. We promote a respectful workplace culture that is free from all forms of harassment, workplace bullying, discrimination, and violence.