Team Leader Sustainability & Resilience

Team Leader Sustainability & Resilience

• Interesting mix of diverse, strategic delivery and innovation
• Employer of Choice 2021 | Hybrid work environment | Leaseback vehicle
• Ongoing professional development | Rostered day's off

About Us

The City of Ryde was recognised as an Employer of Choice in the Australian Business Awards and is a progressive local Council possessing natural landscapes, beautiful parks and scenic waterways, all centrally located only 12 kilometres from Sydney. The City of Ryde encompasses an area of approximately 40 square kilometres.  

You will be working as part of an highly dynamic, innovative and fast paced team with a passion for protecting and improving our environment and leading resilience in our community. We have recently achieved one of our goals and accomplished 100% Renewable Energy for the City of Ryde. Our success lies in our collaborative approach for delivery and in our ability to flex to respond to the needs of our broader environment and during change. If you are looking for a role that will keep you learning, evolving and growing with support for professional development, this is your team.

About the Role

In this newly created role, your primary responsibility will be to coordinate the day to day delivery of the Sustainability and Resilience section of the Environment Department. The role will develop and guide environmental sustainability and resilience programs, deliver projects and include related services and accountabilities.  

Delivery will be very diverse and include the development of strategy, in the facilitation, implementation and overseeing of policies and deliverables associated with portfolio. Areas of delivery include climate change and resilience planning, net zero, sustainable transport and ecological sustainable development, waterway management and community programs.

You will also work closely work with the Department Manager in actively contributing to business planning and overall policy direction of the Environment Department. 

Key Requirements

• A relevant graduate degree level qualification or equivalent
• Excellent knowledge of environmental sustainability policies and principles including net zero, resilience and climate change issues
• Extensive experience in the provision of environmental sustainability activities and programs, including delivery of corporate reporting
• Demonstrated ability to successfully lead, manage and develop a multidisciplinary team of skilled professionals
• Well-developed written communication skills as well as a sound understanding of statutory reporting requirements
• Autonomy, with proven planning, project management and financial/budgeting skills
• Strong problem solving skills with a client service and stakeholder focus
• Covid-19 vaccinated

Your commencing annual salary will range from $109,514 to $120,198 + superannuation + leaseback vehicle, dependent on your experience and qualifications.

Culture & Benefits

• Private use of a leaseback vehicle
• Commitment to providing opportunities for work/life balance
• Hybrid work from home and office arrangements available
• Enjoy a rostered day off approximately every 3 weeks for full time employees
• Flexibility regarding start and finish times to suit your lifestyle  
• 18 weeks paid parental leave once eligible
• Annual Award Increase Applied and Performance Reviews conducted
• Free shuttle bus to and from North Ryde Station and Office
• Fitness passport membership available for individuals or families
• Various health & well-being initiatives (i.e. flu vaccinations, Employee Assistance Program)

How to apply

Apply now using our fast, easy to use on-line application process.  Please note you do not need a “password” to use our on-line application system.

In addition to answering the on-line questions shown below, this position requires you to attach your Resume to complete the application process.  Please note, you are not required to submit a cover letter or a statement addressing selection criteria. 

Closing Date: Thursday 1 September 2022 at 11:30pm

If you would like to know more, please see the Position Description or call Kylie  McMahon, Manager Environment on 0411 950 891 for a confidential discussion.

City of Ryde is committed to Equal Employment and Child Safety