About the role

The Environment and Sustainability Group is responsible for strategic and annual planning and implementation of programs, projects, operations, and policy for the Inner West Council to deliver the outcomes and goals of the Community Strategic Plan.

The Urban Sustainability Team is responsible for community and corporate action to realise a more sustainable and livable inner west. The team responds to all areas of sustainability strategy and program development including corporate sustainability strategy and systems, community, business and schools partnerships, innovation and behaviour change.

The Environment Officer (Temporary, Community Sustainability) is responsible for organising and delivering program activities to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and to find creative solutions to urban sustainability issues. The role will work collaboratively with others including staff, community members, groups, and businesses.

This Officer will engage directly with colleagues, community and other staff to advise them, support sustainability outcomes and contribute to the development and evolution of the program. They must demonstrate excellent communication skills and be able to represent Council and its environmental priorities confidently and accurately.

Some after-hours attendance at meetings, workshops, committees is required

Please read the Position Description to familiarise yourself with all the requirements and conditions of the role. 

Remuneration

$32,930.35 to $38,491.23 + 11.5% Superannuation + Other Entitlements

Some of the required skills, experience and qualifications 

1. Tertiary qualifications, or current enrolment in a tertiary course in a relevant field.
2. Excellent communication skills, including good interpersonal, digital media and written skills.
3. Strong organisational and project management skills.
4. Ability to organise and deliver activities, meetings, workshops, and resources for diverse audiences.

Enquiries

Jon Stiebel, Urban Sustainability Manager  on 9392 5690

Closing Date

Sunday 28 July 2024, 11:30PM

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How to Apply

We recommend you read the Position Description for the role to make sure your application addresses the requirements of the position. Council is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all applicants. Please advise us within the application if you need support, reasonable adjustments to participate successfully in the recruitment process.

All new workers must be and remain fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to beginning their work or hold a valid medical contraindication.

Eligibility for employment/Pre employment Checks

Successful applicants must be eligible to work in Australia and agree to provide information for pre-employment checks as required for the position. This may include police records checks, certified copies of relevant qualifications, Driver’s Licence and proof of work rights in Australia (please refer to the Position Description for the specific qualifications/requirements for the role).  Copies of any sighted documents will be kept by IWC for its records as proof of verification.

For more information about work rights in Australia please visit the Department of Home Affairs website.

Inner West Council is a Diversity employer. We encourage applications from all candidates.

Council is committed to reconciliation and strongly encourages Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and mature aged workers to apply.