• Based in Bannockburn, great location and an easy drive from Geelong, Ballarat and Melbourne with free onsite parking
• Hybrid work environment
• Salary between $95,000-$106,000 (dependant on experience) + super

Golden Plains Shire Council provides a workplace where people matter, communities are connected, and the future is bright. We offer a future-focused culture, a sense of purpose and possibility, and real opportunities to strengthen and enrich our diverse and growing community.

To continue to deliver for our community, we are seeking a passionate and motivated Environment and Sustainability leader.

This role will provide you the opportunity to:

• Provide leadership and coordinate the activities and functions of Environment and Sustainability team
• Develop and implement programs and strategies which pursue Golden Plains Shire’s objectives for Natural Resource Management, Sustainability, Waste
• To coordinate partnerships, programs and the positions of Council to respond to the climate emergency and create a more environmentally healthy and sustainable Shire.

Our ideal candidate will have:

• A tertiary qualification in natural resource management, environmental science or a related discipline coupled with significant experience at a leadership level;
• Ability to accurately interpret relevant legislation, regulations, Government and Council policies;
• Demonstrated experience in development and implementation of polices and projects;
• Substantial relevant experience in one or more of the following areas: natural resource management, sustainability and waste management or significant transferrable experience in delivering the functions of this role;
• Ability to liaise with staff, Council, consultants, Courts and tribunals/panels on specialist matters;
• Demonstrated ability to lead, manage and motivate a diverse, customer responsive team and project team;
• Excellent analytical, organisational, problem solving, presentation skills and strategic thinking.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Looking for a career change?

If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly, give us a call to talk further. Our recruitment process considers both technical and cultural fit, and how our development program can support individuals to grow into roles.

A career with us

Our people are our most valued asset - we understand the importance of providing a rewarding, inclusive and supportive work environment where all people are empowered to bring their best selves.

We offer:

• monthly RDOs
• learning and development opportunities aligned to your role and aspirations, along with opportunities to work on a variety of projects and undertake secondments
• flexible work arrangements and generous leave entitlements to empower you to achieve better life/work balance
• a new high-quality, architectural designed working environment and free onsite parking
• an environment where health, safety and wellbeing are prioritised in all that we do
• an active Social Club

If you are ready to carve out a future with Golden Plains Shire Council and are ready to join a values driven and community focused organisation, we look forward to hearing from you.

For further information about the role and the key selection criteria, please view the Position Description attached below or, for a confidential discussion, contact Kate Milburn, Manager Environment and Open Spaces on 03 5220 7133.

How to Apply

Please submit your application by completing the form below.

We encourage you to talk to us about any adjustments or additional support you may require during the recruitment process, as well as how this role can be flexible for you.

Please contact our People & Safety team at [email protected], using the subject line: Coordinator Environment and Sustainability - Bannockburn enquiry via EthicalJobs, to discuss how we can best support you.

A position description is attached.

At Golden Plains Shire Council we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace that allows staff to bring their whole selves to work. We believe that every individual has something valuable to offer. We are striving to build a workforce that reflects the community in which we operate and encourage applications from people of all ages, genders and cultural backgrounds. We recognise our proactive duty to ensure compliance with equal opportunity, child safe and other workplace-related legislation, and to eliminate all forms of discrimination.