• Are you knowledgeable about, and a champion of, helping people to protect their communities and natural assets from the impacts of climate change? 
• Full time, permanent role 
• $98.3k-$110.1K per annum + superannuation

About the role 

As a key member of the Climate Emergency and Environment team, the Biodiversity and Climate Adaptation Lead is responsible for designing and delivering projects which support residents and businesses to insulate themselves against climate change impacts and motivate our community to protect and increase biodiversity. 

Other responsibilities include: 

• Working closely with internal and external stakeholders, to develop partnerships and programs that support community members to protect themselves from climate change impacts and promote biodiversity.
• Supporting the actions of local communities and community organisations to run community-based biodiversity and adaptation projects.
• Reviewing and leading the development of Council’s biodiversity plan  
• Undertaking research and engaging with the community to increase Council’s knowledge and understanding of the local population segments who are particularly exposed to climate change risks, their needs and barriers to action.
• Engaging with Traditional Owners to incorporate cultural knowledge into community engagement and climate adaptation
• Engaging with the community, local landowners/occupiers and owners/renters to plant and grow vegetation including trees within their property, with a priority for indigenous plantings where possible. 
• Delivering and expanding on gardening and citizen science programs.
• Developing communications resources and materials.
• From time to time, supervising contractors or other staff to implement projects. 

About you 

You will possess knowledge in one or more of the key strategic issues of climate adaptation, community resilience or biodiversity management, as well as highly developed interpersonal skills with the ability to develop a rapport with diverse stakeholders and maintain cooperative relationships. 

The following is also required: 

• Tertiary qualifications in climate adaptation, community development, natural resource management or related discipline with relevant experience, or less formal qualifications with substantial experience.
• Significant experience working in the fields of sustainability, environmental management or community resilience.
• Strong research, report writing, and written and verbal communication skills 
• Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing projects 
• Proficiency in MS Office packages

Important Information

Please note the successful candidate must be willing to undergo a police records check and working with children check, and a pre-employment medical for the purpose of employment. 

Where required, in accordance with relevant current State Government Pandemic Orders for vaccination requirements, the successful candidate will need to demonstrate evidence of approved COVID-19 vaccination or authorised medical exemption for relevant roles.

Working at Glen Eira City Council

The City of Glen Eira is a dynamic municipality located within the south-east metropolitan region of Melbourne, approximately 10 kilometres from the CBD. Council provides a range of services to over 155,000 residents from more than 160 cultural backgrounds and over 16,000 businesses.

Glen Eira City Council is a collaborative, values-based organisation that strives for innovation. Our 1,600 employees bring their diverse backgrounds and varied experiences and perspectives to an inclusive and flexible work environment, creating a unique and vibrant culture that is representative of the municipality it services.

Recognised as an Employer of Choice, we seek people who share our community focused values and have a desire to create positive local impact.

Benefits

We have a great culture that is valued by all our staff. Teamwork, collaboration and innovation are a key focus at Glen Eira City Council. We will offer you:

• A supportive and collaborative team environment where your ideas are welcomed
• Access to paid training and participation in Council's extensive Learning and Development programs
• Reward and recognition programs
• Comprehensive leave entitlements
• Flexible working arrangements
• Corporate gym memberships at Glen Eira Leisure

Biodiversity and Climate Adaptation Lead - Position Description .pdf

How to Apply

 Please attach your resume along with a cover letter detailing your experience and how it relates to the role.  

For further information please contact Bruce Paton on (03) 9524 3316. 

Glen Eira City Council prides itself on being an equal opportunity employer and a child safe organisation. As a Council, we are committed to:

• Providing a diverse and inclusive workplace that values the safety and wellbeing of children and young people, as well as all our employees.
• Receiving applications from people of all diverse abilities, skills, languages, cultures and backgrounds including: people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and LGBTIQ and gender diverse people.
• Reconciliation and supporting the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander aspirations.

If you are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and require advice and support with the recruitment process, contact our Aboriginal Community Officer on T: 03 9524 3333 or E: [email protected] using the subject line: Biodiversity & Climate Adaptation Lead enquiry via EthicalJobs.

We value the knowledge, skills and talents that all people can share with our workforce and community.