• Full-time, 6 month position until 30 June 2020 (part time applications will be considered)
• Band 7 salary range $92,581 to $103,604 plus 9.5% Superannuation
• Join a Council team committed to addressing the Climate Emergency
• St Kilda Town hall

About the Organisation

The City of Port Phillip is an inner-city council with around 1000 employees who deliver more than 100 programs and services to our residents, businesses and visitors. These range from childcare and immunisations, to libraries, management of parks and open space, rubbish collection, road maintenance and more.  

About the Role

Be part of an Environmental Sustainability Department that is delivering a diverse portfolio of programs and projects to support the achievement of ambitious sustainability targets outlined in the Act and Adapt, Sustainable Environment Strategy 2018-28.

This role will be focussed on working with internal stakeholders to improve sustainability outcomes through projects, leasing and contracts. Experience monitoring, reporting and evaluating sustainability outcomes is essential.

Skills and Experience

This job is for you if you are ready to hit the ground running and deliver measurable improvements across areas including emissions, water, waste, biodiversity and climate adaptation.  

This role requires broad sustainability expertise along with excellent communication and collaboration skills that are needed to achieve improved outcomes both within the organisation and in the community. 

Culture

People enjoy working at the City of Port Phillip because we are a welcoming, healthy and inclusive workplace.  We offer a vibrant and diverse work environment where our employees can develop both professionally and personally whilst planning and delivering a range of important services and programs to the community.

Benefits

• We offer a workplace which accommodates your working style and needs.
• Be supported and empowered by a leadership team that is community focused, with a strong desire for change and a culture that encourages teamwork and innovation.
• Training and development opportunities, study assistance, flexible working conditions, paid parental leave, an active social club, a health and wellbeing program, and a well- regarded Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

How to Apply

Click APPLY. Further information can be obtained by contacting Zoe O’Mahoney on 8563 7778.

All applicants must provide a Cover Letter in response to the key selection criteria which is located on the last page of the position description. The Cover Letter should be no longer than 2 pages and include each heading in the Key Selection Criteria.

Please note: Only applications submitted via the online Recruitment Portal will be considered.

Applications close midnight 6th January 2019

The City of Port Phillip is an equal opportunity employer, committed to an inclusive and accessible environment where diversity is valued.

If you have accessibility requirements or require an adjustment to participate in our recruitment and selection process, please contact Gia Tran (HR Business Partner) on 0466 859 533 or email: helppc@portphillip.vic.gov.au

City of Port Phillip has zero tolerance for child abuse and is a committed Child Safe organisation, so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.