• Permanent Full Time
• From $76,873pa to $95,090pa + super (up to 12%) + leave loading
• Qld Local Government Industry Award (Stream A) - Level 3 up to Level 5 of EBA5The appointed wage level will be dependent upon the successful candidate's level of experience, skills and qualifications.
• 9 day fortnight
• 72.5 hour fortnight
• Hybrid, flexible working environment, including some work from home days

Our Council has set an aspirational vision for how we want our region to look and feel 20 years from now - Our Moreton Bay. Amazing places. Natural Spaces. As well as goals to ensure Moreton Bay will be renowned for its healthy natural and built environments that enhance our identity, support biodiversity and our sustainable lifestyles.

The Environment and Sustainability Policy and Planning Department sits within the Planning Directorate and takes a lead role in developing the strategic environmental and sustainability policies to deliver this outcome. The Sustainability Planning branch is responsible for developing policies, plans and strategies and undertaking projects and initiatives to address key policy areas such as sustainability, climate mitigation, energy and carbon management and environmental management system requirements. The branch also has a coordination role for efforts to reduce Council’s emissions and work towards our net zero by 2039 target for Council’s operations.

About our opportunity

You will provide technical advice and undertake allocated sustainability, environmental, climate change and carbon management project activities, to meet the needs of the council and community within the City of Moreton Bay.

You will foster professional and effective relationships, working collaboratively and proactively with key stakeholders (internally and externally) to ensure projects, initiatives and services are achieved and to deliver safe, practical, and sustainable outcomes.

Additionally, you will:

• provide technical input into the development, integration and implementation of key projects, strategies and policy and other initiatives relating to sustainability, climate mitigation and carbon emissions reduction, including the preparation of our annual corporate inventory of greenhouse gas emissions
• lead and support the delivery of smaller, less complex sustainability planning projects to achieve strategic and business outcomes
• conduct research and analysis and assist with preparation of strategic plans, costings, reports and other documents on a range of sustainability planning matters

About you

We are seeking a passionate team player with a good understanding and technical experience across the fields of either or a combination of, sustainability, environmental planning, environmental management systems, climate change mitigation, carbon accounting or strategic planning, including relevant qualifications within those fields or similar.

You will also have:

• strong communication and collaboration skills and demonstrated ability to engage, and experience with stakeholder engagement and consultation
• good research and analysis skills and be confident in preparing technical reports and documents
• experience working within a government and political context on sustainability and environmental management projects and policies is highly desirable 

 Position Description_Planner - Sustainability.pdf

Why join the City of Moreton Bay Team?

As the third largest local government area in Australia and the fifth fastest growing region, the Moreton Bay region boasts beautiful beaches and waterways, amazing manufacturing hubs and picturesque hinterland hamlets. Moreton Bay has a strong and connected community that enjoys all the traditional Jinibara, Kabi Kabi and Turrbal country has to offer within our region.

With a diverse workforce of more than 2,000 team members dedicated to servicing the needs and enhancing the lifestyle of nearing 500,000 residents, each team member has an intrinsic ability to impact our community. Whether you’re a manager or working on the frontline, your role will make a difference - bring your expertise and join our driven team today.

Aside from an opportunity to build a rewarding career within a diverse and growing organisation, we offer a range of team member benefits including:

• Our Caboolture office is in close proximity to public transport networks.
• Flexibility depends on the type of work you do but could include options such as work from home, part time, 9-day fortnights and flexible days.
• We are proud to offer opportunities to develop your career within a local government organisation and our team members are encouraged to undertake study for career development in their area of employment under our Study, Training And Research Scheme (STARS).
• Discounted Health Insurance.
• Free flu vaccinations every year.
• Fitness Passport program offering discounted membership for you and your family to selected facilities.
• Generous employer and employee super contribution scheme.
• Salary packaging options on novated leases, superannuation payments, smartphones and devices.
• We want you and your family to feel well supported when you need it most - as a team member you will have access our 24/7 confidential counselling service, leader support hotline, chaplaincy program and our Mates in Construction program.

How to Apply

Click on the 'Apply' button below to complete your online application. Please upload your current resume that demonstrates how you meet the requirements of this role.

Please note: applicants will be required to undergo a National Police History Check as part of the recruitment process for this role.

To obtain further details please contact our Careers team at [email protected] using the subject line: Planner - Sustainability enquiry via EthicalJobs. 

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A position description is attached.