Manager, Climate Change and Environment

Manager, Climate Change and Environment

In this newly established work unit, Climate Change and Environment takes a leadership role in ensuring the delivering of integrated policy, strategy, projects, programs and infrastructure across the organisation and in partnership with government agencies, Traditional Owners and the wider community.

We are seeking a highly motivated, experienced, values driven professional to lead the unit. Focus areas include strategic management of energy and water, climate change mitigation and adaptation, environmentally sustainable design, biodiversity and urban cooling, and a sustainable resource recovery future through a circular economy approach.

As the successful applicant, you will have substantial knowledge and experience in climate change and the environment with a demonstrated high level of managerial and leadership experience. You will be innovative, strategic, have an ability to develop and deliver high quality services and programs and provide support to staff in a demanding environment with conflicting demands. Outstanding interpersonal skills and sound financial management experience are essential to this role.

A satisfactory Police Record Check and Working with Children Check is required for this position.

If you require any further information regarding this position, please contact Vicky Mason, Director Health and Wellbeing on 0408 479 433.

Please submit your cover letter, outlining why you are interested in this position and detailing your relevant experience with your current CV/resume by close of business Tuesday 10 August 2021.

The City of Greater Bendigo is a proactive and dynamic employer, delivering more than 100 services and working with our community to be Australia's most liveable regional city. The City is a dynamic, proactive, equal opportunity employer that encourages applications from people with diverse cultural backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people of all abilities. The City has zero tolerance for child abuse and adheres to the Victorian Child Safe Standards and related legislation.