AddressAbout the opportunity
We have an exciting maternity relief opportunity available for a Sustainability Officer to join our Environment and Waste team.
You will be responsible for preparing and facilitating Council and community environmental programs as well as providing environment sustainability education services to Council, residents, industry and visitors within the Cessnock Local Government Area.
Our team has a number of exciting projects that you will have the opportunity to contribute to including:
- Assisting our Bushcare groups increasing the biodiversity in our area.
- Working with local schools and preschools in our Green schools program.
- Community behaviour change with the progression of our garden organics (GO) collection to food and garden organics collection (FOGO).
This is a full-time position, however, we will consider candidates who are interested in part-time work.
To find out more about your next career opportunity: Position Description
Remuneration:
$82,276 - $94,618 per annum plus superannuation
Why Work for us?
You will be located in the picturesque Hunter Valley which is just 120 kilometres north of Sydney and 40 kilometres west of Newcastle. Our region is well renowned as Australia's oldest wine producing region and has a tourism industry worth an estimated $521 million.
Working at Cessnock City Council you will have access to a wide range of benefits and options to help you balance your work/life commitments. These include;
- Temporary full-time position up until 6 June 2025, 35 hours per week
- Flexible work arrangement options including hybrid work arrangements, option of nine-day fortnight or monthly RDO
- 11% superannuation
- Generous leave entitlements including Long Service Leave after 5 years
- Ongoing training and development opportunities including access to Council's Study Assistance program
- Generous corporate fitness program for you and your immediate family members
- Lease back vehicle
- Free parking on-site
- Beautiful location in the picturesque Hunter Valley!
Applications Close: Thursday 13 June 2024 at 11.30pm
Who to Contact:
Tricia Donnelly, Environment and Sustainability Coordinator on (02) 4993 4***
How to Apply:
Please complete the application form below and provide detailed responses to the questions which relate to the criteria within the position description, then upload a copy of your resume and cover letter. Your candidate suitability is determined by your responses to the selection criteria questions, for more information on how to address the selection criteria please visit our How to apply page.
Pre-Employment Screening:
Please note, prior to an offer of employment being made, recommended candidates will be required to undertake a medical assessment (including drug and alcohol testing) and other pre-employment checks, such as references, employment history checks, working with children checks or a criminal record check.
About Us:
At Cessnock City Council our success is built by our people and core values. We offer you a direct connection to the community, providing opportunities to both inspire growth and sustainability in our diverse region. We're committed to building a passionate and inclusive workforce.
We are committed to the value of respect, and we strive to have an inclusive workforce that is reflective of the diverse populations we serve. We welcome applications from qualified individuals of all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans and people with disabilities.
We partner with the Veterans Employment Program and the NSW Government to implement recruitment practices dedicated to supporting veterans to pursue a career in local government. Our aim is to support veterans finding suitable, sustainable and meaningful employment.
There are options available to request adjustments. If you need any adjustments to be made to the recruitment process or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements, please contact ***********@cessnock.nsw.gov.au for a confidential discussion.
Guided by staff values of integrity, respect, teamwork, accountability and excellence, Cessnock City Council is indeed an attractive, thriving Council and employer of choice.
