• Salary: AUD $111,408.00 - $126,614.00 per annum plus Superannuation
• Employment status: Permanent / Full Time

Option to work under a 19-day month arrangement

At the City of Sydney our people are our most important asset and central to achieving our exciting and ambitious Sustainable Sydney 2030 – developing a green, global and connected city.

About the City

At the City of Sydney our people are our most important asset and central to achieving our exciting and ambitious Sustainable Sydney 2030 – 2050 Continuing the Vision – developing a green, global and connected city. The City of Sydney works to build socially sustainable communities that support a more inclusive Sydney – a city that is also more connected, liveable and engaged.

The City aims to be a leading environmental performer and is proud to be one of the many cities leading climate action around the world. We have set bold targets for our own operations and our community, and we are making progress towards these goals through investment in targeted projects and programs. Our Environmental Strategy 2021-2025 sets out our current targets and priorities.

About the team

The Sustainability & Resilience team leads the City’s strategic approach to carbon reduction, climate adaptation, urban resilience, and environmental management. We develop strategic documents, monitor and report on progress towards goals and targets, lead projects in emerging areas, provide technical advice, and collaborate with other business units to deliver actions.

About the role

As Environmental Sustainability Advisor you will support various planning and operational teams across the City to deliver sustainability excellence for our built environment. You will be responsible for strengthening delivery of our environmental goals by providing high quality technical support and advice, working in strong collaboration with strategy and delivery teams. You will also represent the City in external forums, advocating for change in line with our environmental strategy.

Key accountabilities include:

• Provide expert technical advice on sustainability in the built environment to the City’s Strategic Planning and Planning Assessments teams, including advice on Design Excellence Projects, State Significant Planning Proposals and Development Assessments.
• Deliver technical advice and implement environmental improvement projects to support the delivery of environmental targets, working in collaboration with operational business units.
• Deliver external advocacy on issues related to building standards and rating tools e.g. National Construction Code, BASIX, Green Star, NABERS, BASIX and NatHERS.
• Work with the Manager Environmental Projects to implement the City’s environmental management system, including managing site and activity audits and investigating pollution incidents.

About you

To be successful you will have:

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline.
• Strong experience in working with planners or operational teams to apply environmental standards and deliver improvements
• Demonstrated experience in interpreting, negotiating and resolving technical matters relating to environmental sustainability
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to provide evidence-based advice
• Proven experience in the design, implementation and assessment of environmental sustainability strategies, delivery frameworks and programs.

Do you want to be part of something challenging and rewarding? Are you passionate about serving our community? The City of Sydney might be the right career move for you.

Do you want to be part of something challenging and rewarding? Are you passionate about serving our community? The City of Sydney might be the right career move for you.

To apply:

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

This role will require a Pre Employment Health Declaration Form.

The City of Sydney has mandated vaccination for all employees. The successful applicant will be required to provide evidence of COVID-19 vaccination.

Position description: CLICK HERE to view or download the position description.

For further information contact: Karrine Taylor, Manager Environmental Projects on 02 9265 9713.

Employee Benefits: CLICK HERE for more information on the benefits of working in Council.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and value diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We encourage all applicants, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, LGBTIQ and culturally diverse communities to join Council.

The City will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability throughout the recruitment process. If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments to the application, recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please advise via [email protected] or 02 9265 9333 and indicate your preferred method of communication (email or phone).