• Permanent Part-Time position, (0.6FTE) 
• Salary Band 6 from $96,200 + Superannuation 
• Based in Glen Waverley 

City of Monash is a dynamic organisation committed to providing excellence in service delivery. Located in the eastern region, Monash is a cosmopolitan and culturally diverse city, close to the demographic centre of Melbourne. 

The Sustainable Monash Department provides a range of community services which support our community in providing a sustainable, healthy and clean municipality. 

About the Position 

Are you passionate about environmental sustainability and climate action? Do you want to help shape a greener future for your community? We are looking for a dynamic and driven Sustainability Officer to join our team and help deliver real change.

This role will deliver high-quality sustainability programs, projects, and services to embed environmental sustainability practices within the City of Monash, its community, and businesses.

• To deliver projects to address the key priorities of the Environmental Sustainability Strategy 2016-2026 and Climate Resilience Plan (under development)
• Build Council’s capacity to undertake sustainable practices and community engagement in sustainability through the delivery of high-quality education initiatives, projects, and programs
• To provide technical and strategic advice on a range of environmental sustainability issues; and 
• Effectively engage and communicate with internal and external stakeholders of City of Monash

Skills and Experience 

• You have demonstrated experience in coordinating and delivering sustainability education and other initiatives
• You are a strong written communicator with a demonstrated ability to produce material designed to meet the needs of diverse audiences, including preparation of newsletters and Council reports
• You are a strong verbal communicator with a demonstrated ability to liaise and negotiate with a diverse range of stakeholders, including the ability to make public presentations
• You have a good understanding environmental sustainability within a Local Government context and proven ability to develop innovative solutions; and 
• You the capability to successfully manage multiple concurrent projects, including budget, project schedule, and stakeholder engagement

Requirements 

• Tertiary qualification in environmental management, sustainability or equivalent with demonstrated experience in a similar role, or lessor qualification with substantial experience 
• Demonstrated project management skills and experience in coordinating sustainability education and other initiatives
• Good understanding of the sustainability issues within a Local Government context and proven ability to develop innovative solutions
• Experience in effective customer, community and stakeholder engagement and leading environmental community initiatives  
• Current Victorian drivers’ license 
• Working With Children Check  
• Satisfactory National Police Check 
• Valid Right to Work in Australia; and 
• Other pre-employment checks may be required depending on the role requirements

Benefits 

As a City of Monash employee, your personal and professional development is a key focus for us. You will have access to: 

• Supportive and experienced leaders that care for your development and wellbeing 
• Vibrant health and well-being programs 
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family 
• Flexible working arrangements 
• Training and development opportunities 
• Discounted gym memberships at our Active Monash Recreation Centres 

Apply for this amazing opportunity 

Please submit your CV with a cover letter outlining your experience and how it relates to the role. 

If you would like to discuss this role further, please contact Claire Brace on 03 9518 3026 or [email protected] using the subject line: Sustainability Officer enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Monash Council is committed to be a flexible, safe, equal and inclusive workplace where we embrace and support diversity. 

As an Equal Opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people who are from different backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people of any age, race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation and cultural background. If you have a reasonable adjustment, support or access requirement, we encourage you to let us know through your application or email [email protected] using the subject line: Sustainability Officer enquiry via EthicalJobs.

We are also committed to being a Child Safe organisation and have zero tolerance to child abuse. 

A position description is attached.