Drive climate adaptation, build resilience, and represent Council on climate advisory panels.

• Unique opportunity to lead Council's climate risk management and adaptation response
• Full time, fixed term opportunity commencing 1 July 2025 until 27 January 2026
• Hybrid work options, including average 2 days working from home  
• From 1 July 2025 - Band 7 $110,488 - $123,778 per annum plus superannuation (dependent on experience)
• Location: Cheltenham

About the team 

The Environmental Planning Team works to improve environmental outcomes for the organisation and the Kingston community. We are a small, passionate team, dedicated to facilitating change.

A bit about the role

We are seeking a Climate Change Adaptation professional to join the Environmental Planning Team. Reporting to the Team Leader, Environmental Planning, your role is to:

• Lead Council’s climate risk assessment and adaptation response.
• Drive organisational change to build Council’s climate adaptation capacity and our community’s climate resilience.
• Represent Council on relevant coordination and advisory panels.

What you’ll deliver                       

• Manage Council's climate change risk assessment
• Manage the mid-term evaluation of Kingston's Urban Cooling Strategy
• Coordinate cross-organisational governance for our climate risk assessment and adaptation response
• Represent Kingston on regional adaptation forums and projects as required.

What You’ll Bring

• A passion for driving climate adaptation and resilience action
• Expertise and demonstrated experience in climate risk assessment and adaptation relevant to local government
• Excellent communication, negotiation and influencing skills
• Strong project management skills
• Tertiary qualifications in sustainability, environmental science, engineering or closely related discipline.

The right candidate will be able to demonstrate the City of Kingston’s values of

We make a difference ǀ We show care and respect ǀ We take pride in our work ǀ We are better together

Don’t meet every single requirement for this role? At Kingston Council, we recognise that different experiences make for great community outcomes. If you are excited about this role, but your experience doesn’t perfectly align to the criteria we encourage you to submit your application.

How to Apply 

If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your experience and how it relates to the role. We look forward to hearing from you!

For any inquiries about the position, please contact Helen Scott, Team Leader Environmental Planning, on [email protected] using the subject line: Climate Adaptation Officer enquiry via EthicalJobs or 9581 4382.

To be eligible to apply for this position you must have an appropriate Australian or New Zealand work visa.

For any reasonable adjustments or access needs during the application or interview process, please contact the Hiring Manager or email us at [email protected]. 

About Kingston 

Kingston Council’s collective focus is on delivering exceptional service that achieves our vision and meets community expectations. 

We are an inclusive, resilient community with a thriving economy, where we all share a safe, sustainable environment. The City of Kingston is south-east of Melbourne and is approximately 20km from Melbourne's CBD. We employ over 1,600 people in a diverse range of roles.

Why you’ll love working for us?

At Kingston Council, we believe in fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued. We support diversity and encourage applications from persons of all backgrounds. Here are some reasons why you might love working with us: 

• Hybrid work options – average 2 days working from home (or pro rata)
• Flexible Work Options, including remote and work flexible work hours
• Learning and development opportunities through professional development programs
• Access to accrued day off every four weeks (Full time employees only)
• Salary Packaging
• Purchase leave options
• Career development opportunities,
• Study/development assistance
• Discounted gym memberships
• 16 weeks paid parental leave for both primary and partner carers
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
• Social club events
• Close to Public transport
• Free Onsite parking

For further information visit our website Join our team - City of Kingston

Kingston City Council is an equal opportunity employer, committed to reconciliation and being a child safe organisation.

We are dedicated to attracting, retaining, and developing people of all genders, ethnicities, sexual orientations, abilities, and ages.

Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community, and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community. We support adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment. 

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