• Job no: 495170
• Work type: Contract
• Location: Melbourne
• Categories: Community, Environment
• Temporary Full Time until 30 June 2022 (option for part-time available if preferred)
• $87,105 - $94,943 + super + ROD (RDO applicable for full time 38 hours per week only)

We are seeking an enthusiastic candidate to lead a project supporting local uptake of the Small Business Energy Saver Program (SBESP) in Yarra. The Program provides a financial incentive to small businesses to undertake energy retrofits which reduce businesses energy costs and emissions. The City of Yarra has declared a climate emergency, and supporting local businesses to reduce emissions is a key plank of our Climate Emergency Plan.

This dynamic role would suit someone with a sales, sustainability, and/or business background who has strong personal drive and wants to make a tangible difference in the community. The role will require a mix of strong project management skills as well as the ability to monitor and review as the project proceeds. 

The candidate should be a confident communicator, able to work independently and liaise with many different businesses and stakeholders concurrently to support project delivery. The candidate will also need to work as part of a dynamic team, including with the Yarra Energy Foundation who will be a key stakeholder in supporting this project.

Yarra city council is progressive organisation with a strong sustainability mandate and goals. We pride ourselves on inclusive culture and have a goal to achieve zero-net emissions across the entire Yarra community by 2030.

For further information see the attached position description or contact Michael Oke, Sustainability Unit Manager on 03 9205 5723

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

This position is subject to satisfactory Working with Children 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.