Exciting opportunity to join a major local government climate alliance, based at one of Melbourne's largest municipalities.

The Western Alliance for Greenhouse Action (WAGA) is a partnership of seven local governments in the west of Melbourne. We work collaboratively to respond to climate change in our organisations and encourage our communities – residents and businesses – to make the transition to a zero carbon society and become climate-resilient.

The position is based at Brimbank City Council, WAGA’s host council. Brimbank is a local government that is welcoming, diverse and proud - just like the community we serve. WAGA is embedded in Brimbank’s Climate Emergency and Environment Department.

We are currently seeking a staff member to join the WAGA team full-time for 12 months, based at Brimbank’s offices in Sunshine.

The role

Reporting to the WAGA Executive Officer, we are seeking a Project Officer who can bring their skills and experience to support:

• Design, delivery and evaluation of WAGA’s projects in line with WAGA’s strategic plan and annual work plans
• WAGA’s administration including working with the WAGA Operational Committee, Executive Committee and working groups.

To be considered you will have:

• Ability to work in accordance with our values and behaviours
• A relevant degree qualification in climate change, sustainability, environmental management, education or related field with relevant experience
• Demonstrated understanding of the climate emergency and solutions
• Well-developed written and oral communication skills, and ability to distil simple messages to inform and educate different audiences including government and industry stakeholders
• Experience collating and analysing information to ensure an evidence-based approach to decision making, advocacy and program design, delivery, and improvement
• Experience in researching, developing, communicating, seeking approval for and coordinating programs and projects involving many stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to prepare and manage budgets and related financial information.

Benefits of working at Brimbank include:

• Rostered day off every fortnight
• 36 hour working week
• Flexible work practices including hybrid working arrangements
• 16 days of personal leave per year (FTE)
• 16 weeks paid parental leave (FTE)
• 3 weeks partner leave
• Make a positive impact to your local community

To view a copy of this Position Description, please go to https://www.brimbank.vic.gov.au/careers and click on the Job Listing. To apply, please include your Resume and a Cover Letter of no more than 2 pages, outlining how you can deliver on the key aspects of the role.

Brimbank City Council actively encourages applicants from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage, people living with disability, and LGBTQIA+ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to explore the opportunity of a career at Brimbank.

If you have any support or access requirements, or would like to speak to someone about employment process please contact People Culture and Wellbeing on 92494000.

Brimbank City Council is a Child Safe organisation and endeavouring to promote child safe, child friendly practices.

To be eligible for employment at Brimbank City Council you must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident of Australia or be legally entitled to work in Australia.

All applications should be submitted online by clicking on 'Apply' link.

Direct any queries regarding the role to: Fran Macdonald, WAGA Executive Officer, [email protected].

Don’t meet every single requirement for this role? Studies have shown women and those of under-represented groups are less likely to apply for roles unless they meet every criterion. At Brimbank City Council, we recognise that different experiences make for great community outcomes. If you are excited about this role, but your experience doesn’t perfectly align to the criteria we encourage you to click the APPLY NOW button now and submit your application.

If you want to know more about what WAGA does or why you should work for Brimbank City Council check out WAGA’s web page: https://waga.com.au/ and Brimbank’s web page: https://www.brimbank.vic.gov.au/careers