• Temporary full-time position (12-month fixed term)
• Friendly, supportive team and leadership
• Benefit from a Monthly Rostered Day Off (RDO)
• Hybrid work model
• Award-winning learning and development opportunities.

Be the Catalyst for a Sustainable Future

Are you ready to make a tangible impact in driving sustainability and carbon neutrality? We’re looking for an innovative and driven Zero Carbon Officer to lead the way in delivering our Council’s ambitious goal of Carbon neutrality by 2028. Join us to influence and support significant projects that shape our community’s greener tomorrow!

About the Role:

In this pivotal role, you’ll collaborate with Project Managers to ensure our major community facilities—including leisure centres and civic buildings and adhere to our ‘Sustainable Building Guidelines.’

As our Zero Carbon Officer, you will:

• Drive Carbon Reduction Initiatives: Identify and implement key activities like energy efficiency improvements, building electrification, LED lighting upgrades, and the use of sustainable materials.
• Champion the ‘Sustainable Building Guidelines’: Provide critical scoping support and technical insights to ensure all capital works projects reflect our commitment to sustainability.
• Advise and Inspire: Work with a range of stakeholders to promote best practices and ensure project adherence to carbon reduction standards.

About You:

You’re passionate about sustainable development and equipped with the expertise to lead impactful emissions reduction projects. You bring both technical and interpersonal skills to mobilise change and foster a greener future for our community. Key qualifications and skills include:

• A degree or diploma in Environmental Science, Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven track record in managing complex projects, preferably in energy or environmental sectors.
• Strong expertise in energy efficiency, emissions reduction, and renewable energy solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and influence diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to analyse, conceptualise, and balance multiple tasks effectively under time constraints.
• Solid understanding of Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) and risk management principles.

Mandatory Pre-employment requirement:

• Current Driver's Licence

How to apply:

For more information about this position please view the position description. To discuss your suitability, we encourage you to contact Abdul Ahad Mohammed Firoze Tel: (03) 9490 4253 or Damien Harrison Tel: (03) 9422 6137 for a confidential conversation.

Why choose Banyule?

This is your chance to lead transformative change and directly impact our community’s journey to sustainability. If you’re ready to be at the forefront of environmental innovation, we want to hear from you!

Apply today and be part of a legacy for a cleaner, greener future!

Banyule City Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer; we value diversity and inclusion, and we welcome candidates from all backgrounds. If you have a reasonable adjustment, support, or access requirement, we encourage you to inform us through your application or email [email protected] using the subject line: Zero Carbon Officer enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Our Values: Our employees align their careers with Banyule because they share our values of respect, integrity, responsibility, initiative, and inclusion. They thrive in our strong learning and development culture, and the positive way we work in partnership with the community.

We offer:

• Genuine work-life balance and generous leave arrangements
• Monthly and fortnightly RDO (depending on work area and full-time employment)
• 18 weeks of paid parental leave -primary carer. 2 weeks of paid parental leave – partner (Eligibility - An employee who has had 12 months continuous service)
• Study assistance (permanent employees)
• Award-winning learning and development opportunities
• Health and well-being initiatives including Fitness Passport

Diversity Statement: Our community is made up of diverse, cultures, beliefs, abilities, bodies, sexualities, ages, and genders. We are committed to access, equity, participation, and rights for everyone: principles that empower, foster harmony, and increase the well-being of an inclusive community.

To discover more about Banyule's commitment to advancing gender equality in the workplace, please find Banyule's Workplace Gender Equality Action Plan 2021-2025.

Acknowledgement of the Traditional Custodians: Banyule City Council is proud to acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people as Traditional Custodians of the land and we pay respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders, past, present and emerging, who have resided in the area and have been an integral part of the region’s history.

Banyule City Council endorses the Uluru Statement from the Heart in full and accepts the invitation to walk with First Nations peoples, to a better future for us all.

Child Safe Standards Statement of Commitment: Banyule City Council is a child-safe organisation committed to the safety and well-being of children.

Council has a zero tolerance for child abuse. All allegations and safety concerns will be treated seriously and acted upon. As a child-safe organisation we are committed to providing a child-safe environment where children feel safe, are empowered, valued and protected. Council will actively listen to children, ensuring their voices are heard and considered in decisions that affect their lives.

A position description is attached.