The organisation

The Southern Metropolitan Cemeteries Trust (SMCT) is a progressive, fast-paced, not-for-profit organisation, dedicated to making a difference in the lives of the Victorian community. With over 300 employees across nine iconic sites in Victoria's south-east, SMCT is a proud industry leader that is setting new sector benchmarks. Their vibrant employee culture and outstanding customer satisfaction ratings are a proud reflection of their people-focused approach and their unwavering commitment to honouring and celebrating life.

The role

Reporting directly to the Chief Operations Officer, the Environmental Strategy Manager will play a crucial strategic, thought leadership & co-ordination role to drive SMCT towards its Environmental Sustainability outcomes. The role’s primary accountability is implementing the endorsed plan to meet Environmental Sustainability Targets and to positively influence all business units to align with the Environmental and Sustainability goals.

In addition, you will:

• Lead Environment and Sustainability reporting through reports and presentation to the Executive Leadership Team, appropriate Committees and Trust.
• Key stakeholder management, including partnering with internal stakeholders to develop an understanding of risks and opportunities across the business to help embed continuous and ongoing environmental sustainability considerations in everything they do.
• Lead the development and maintenance of SMCTs Environmental Response Plan FY2023-FY2050.
• Create the accountability frameworks to ensure all SMCT business units and staff are held accountable to deliver their contribution to the plan and its outcomes.
• Align outcomes with minimum requirements handed down from Compliance and Whole of Government or Department of Health agencies.
• Representing SMCT in Department of Health, and Cemetery Trust forums, Community Advisory Committee meetings and other engagements.

About you

You will be a self-motivated and enthusiastic individual with strong strategic, leadership and change management ability. You will bring strong skills in scoping and managing key sustainability projects and technology as well as the ability to navigate challenges and work with a team and project partners to obtain success.

Ideally you will have:

• Tertiary qualifications or equivalent professional experience in field related to Environmental sustainability
• Up to date knowledge of organisational risks and opportunities with respect to Environmental Sustainability
• 5+ years’ experience in general and operational business management
• Knowledge/experience of Project Management methodology
• Strong Stakeholder Management skills – ability to communicate and present to a wide range of technical and non-technical stakeholders, including at senior/ELT levels of the business.
• Strong Business Partnering - Able to engage, interact, influence, and be a trusted and credible internal advisor.
• Enterprise-wide Financial and Commercial Acumen - Interpreting and applying understanding of key financial indicators to make quality and informed business decisions

The Rewards

SMCT recognise that their people are their greatest asset and make it their priority to attract and retain top talent by offering excellent working conditions, competitive benefits, and development opportunities. In 2020, they received an outstanding employee engagement score of 90%, with organisational commitment and pride being the leading theme of employee sentiment.
As a valued member of SMCT, you will have access to the following:

• Free on-site parking
• Free Osteopath onsite
• Leadership and development programs
• Discounts at their award-winning café and florist, as well as their dedicated employee cafe
• Access to their Employee Assistance Program and Employee Health & Wellbeing Programs as well as leadership and development programs

How to Apply

Apply now by submitting your current CV (in Word format) via our online application process.

For a confidential discussion or to review the information pack, please contact Josh Gill on 0411 551 545 or [email protected] using the subject line: Environmental Strategy Manager - The Southern Metropolitan Cemeteries Trust enquiry via EthicalJobs.

To be eligible to apply, you must have unrestricted rights to work in Australia.

Talent Nation encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people of all cultures, abilities, sex, and genders.

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