• Permanent Part Time  – 4 days (30.4 hours) per week
• Band 6 - $88,405  - $96,243 + super (pro rata)

This position sits within the Sustainability Unit. The Sustainability and Strategic Transport Branch is part of the Planning and Place Making division. The Sustainability Unit has the responsibility to provide organisational and community-wide leadership, vision, strategy, plans and engagement to ensure urgent action on climate change in line with Council’s declaration of a Climate Emergency, our endorsed Climate Emergency Plan and net zero emissions by 2030 target. 

We are looking for a person who is passionate about climate action, to join our team to provide key data analytics and support implementing climate action programs within our organisation and into our community. The role will see the incumbent lead our energy and carbon data management both from an organisational perspective and also the emerging field of community data. In addition to data, the role will provide an exciting opportunity to build networks across the organisation as well into our community and State and Federal Government.

The role requires someone who is confident working with data, has a high level of attention to detail and accuracy and a sense of accountability together with confidence in building networks and relationships with a wide range of people and key stakeholder groups.

This is a great opportunity for the right person, to join an organisation which is renowned as a leader in climate action and make a positive contribution to addressing the urgent action we need to take on climate change.

Yarra city council is a progressive organisation and we pride ourselves on our inclusive culture and diversity.

For further information see the position description. For any further clarification, contact Indy Lingam, Sustainable Energy Coordinator - Ph: 9205 5792

 902140 - Energy data and projects officer - Position Description September 2021 (1).pdf

In your application, the selection panel will assess your CV against the technical aptitude, skills, abilities, and qualifications of the Position Description as well as your specific responses to the Key Selection Criteria.

*This position is subject to a satisfactory police check prior to commencement. Pre-employment checks are not used by Yarra City Council to prevent any applicant from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.

Yarra City Council is committed to being a child safe organisation and supports flexible and accessible working arrangements for all. This includes people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, culturally, religiously and linguistically diverse people, young people, older people, women, and people who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, intersex or queer. We draw pride and strength from our diversity, remain open to new approaches and actively foster an inclusive workplace that celebrates the contribution made by all our people.