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- Experience in community-based Environmental and Sustainability Systems and Solutions.
- LG01 $35.08 per hour plus Allowances + superannuation.
Why Choose Us
Townsville City Council is the largest local government authority in Northern Australia.
We are committed to creating value by growing Townsville through driving economic diversity and generating an enriching lifestyle.
Our organisation provides and maintains over $7b worth of community assets including water and wastewater network and treatment, bridges, drainage, roads, waste management, community facilities, sporting venues and more. We contribute to an active lifestyle for our residents and visitors through events, providing recreational facilities, protecting the natural environment and heritage, while creating a mentally and physically healthy city.
We lead creation of a city for this and future generations by focusing on our transition to a circular economy that is resilient to social, financial and environmental shocks.
We are a Council led by our community to create an exciting and dynamic future.
Townsville City Council is growing Townsville.
About the role
This position plays a key role in supporting the section to deliver council and community-wide sustainability outcomes through sustainable systems and solutions, city energy systems, environmental building, data and environmental operations and working collaboratively across Council to champion our purpose of Growing Townsville and to deliver the Corporate Plan in consultation with the Townsville Community. This position is accountable to the Chief Sustainability Officer and will be focused on the needs and aspirations of the Townsville community; growing and managing customer relationships, developing a culture of customer-centricity and personal accountability; and reshaping how we deliver services to maximise value.
About you
Our ideal applicant will have:
- Sound knowledge, skills, and experience in community-based Environmental and Sustainability Systems and Solutions.
- Sound knowledge, skills, and experience in Environmental Operations (Management and Systems).
- Demonstrated ability to analyse and interpret and present environmental data sets (including electricity accounts) and develop reports to provide insights into cost-resource efficiency and effectiveness.
- Demonstrated understanding or experience in facilitating youth skills building and creating jobs opportunities in environment and sustainability.
- Class “C” Driver’s Licence.
- Basic stakeholder collaboration and customer services skills.
- Basic analytical, problem-solving skills, negotiation and influencing skills.
- Sound computer skills in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel etc.
- Sound communication skills, including ability to write basic reports.
- Demonstrated experience role modelling a positive safety culture and adherence to the Health Safety Management Systems through visible leadership and exercising due diligence and management of compliance and legislative obligations.
Applications should be submitted through the 'Apply' button and include a Cover Letter (maximum 2 pages), Resume outlining previous academic and work experience and must include attachments of the relevant qualifications and licenses, relating to the role.
For further information review the Position Description.
Closing Date: 11.45pm Sunday 10th March 2024
What We Offer
- Long Service Leave available pro rata after seven years
- Up to *13.5% Superannuation employer contribution for contributing members
- Salary Sacrifice opportunities
- Learning and Development opportunities
- Fitness Passport program offering discounted membership to selected gym, pool, and yoga facilities
- Employee Loyalty Program offering discounts at selected local businesses
- Employee Assistance Program
- Active Family Social Club
We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive workplace where diverse styles, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, encouraged, and respected. People from diverse backgrounds (including but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people with diverse gender identities and sexualities, people from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disability, and veterans) are encouraged to apply!
If you need any adjustments to be made to the recruitment process or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements, please contact **************@townsville.qld.gov.au for a confidential discussion.
