• Fixed-term contract for 18 months, Full Time
• $126,861 per annum plus Superannuation
• Join the Sustainability, Climate & Waste team

Hume City Council is one of Australia’s fastest growing and culturally diverse councils. We put the customer and our community at the centre of all that we do, ensuring our services are efficient and accessible.

As Coordinator Sustainability Engagement you will oversee and lead the sustainability Engagement team to achieve improved environmental and sustainability outcomes.

What you’ll be doing:

• Provide leadership for the Sustainability Engagement team, fostering a collaborative and innovative team environment.
• Create and maintain a team culture where individual members are valued and recognised for their diverse skill sets, provide proactive and constructive input in team meetings, and keep team members informed of relevant issues impacting them or their work and share best practice learning.
• Coordinate the development, implementation, evaluation and review of strategies and policies, including the Live Green Plan and Land & Biodiversity Plan.
• Lead the development, implementation and evaluation of key sustainability engagement projects and programs such as the Rural Engagement Program, Gardens for Wildlife, Schools Sustainability Engagement and Enviro Champions.
• Research, prepare and complete reports on complex environmental sustainability issues and make recommendations.
• Provide technical advice and direction to the organisation in relation to meeting relevant government strategies, policies and objectives for environmental sustainability.
• Provide support for existing and emerging Community Groups and individuals within the Hume community to take effective action on environmental sustainability issues.
• Oversee the development and implementation of behaviour change programs that build the capacity of the Hume community to live more sustainably.

The skills and experience you’ll bring to the role:

• Knowledge of policy contexts and government legislation that relates to environmental sustainability.
• Strong understanding of contemporary challenges and opportunities relevant to local government.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and experience, including the ability to foster a positive, collaborative and high performance culture.
• Substantial experience in environmental sustainability related policy or strategy development, implementation and evaluation.
• Demonstrated ability to develop, implement and evaluate strategies, policies, guidelines, programs and projects.
• Demonstrated high level understanding of sustainability practices, including behaviour change programs, capacity-building, biodiversity conservation and cultural heritage.
• Demonstrated financial, people and project management skills.
• Excellent communication and engagement skills, with awareness and appreciation of diverse audiences.

Required Certifications & Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant field, or lesser formal qualifications with extensive experience.
• Current driver's licence

Why Hume City Council?

A leader in local government, we’re committed to creating an inclusive and collaborative work environment that is guided by our values:

We’re better, every day: We give things a go and value progress over perfection. We have permission to go for it and are expected to reflect and learn.

We’re in it together: At Hume, everyone matters. We Welcome and include all. Respect and safety are expected.

We show up: We empower and trust others and own our work. We rise to the challenges and are expected to do what we say we will.

All for Hume: We strive to achieve our best for the Hume Community. We are proud and passionate about working towards better outcomes and expect they are at the centre of everything we do.

We offer a competitive salary package, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment.

A child safe organisation and an equal opportunity employer. Council encourages people of all ages, people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+ people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.

All candidates will be required to undertake background and probity checks including Reference Checks, Working with Children Check, and a Criminal Record Check.

For any queries, please contact us at [email protected].

Applications will be reviewed progressively throughout the advertising period. This role may close once a sufficient number of suitable applicants has been received. To ensure your application is considered, please apply as early as possible.

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