• Permanent Part Time
• 28.5 hours per week
• $95,403 pro rata (plus 11.5% super and annual pay increases)
• Flexible working arrangements available including flexitime, WFH and RDOs

Who we are

The Surf Coast Shire is located in south-western Victoria, 1.5 hours from Melbourne, 20 minutes south of Geelong, and is the official start of the iconic Great Ocean Road. Our region spans the traditional lands of the Wadawurrung People, and the Gulidjan and Gadubanud Peoples of the Eastern Maar. We acknowledge them as the Traditional Owners of the land and we are committed to walking with them, and all First Nations people in our community, towards Reconciliation.

At Surf Coast Shire Council, we care about our people and our community, and we exist to support both to thrive. We are a region full of spectacular coastline, scenic rainforests, rural hinterland, and magnificent beaches. The Surf Coast is among the fastest growing regional municipalities in Victoria.

Our employees enjoy a supportive and connected culture, flexible work-life balance offering hybrid flexible working options, free staff onsite parking and much more.

Your New Career

We are looking for a positive and passionate changemaker to join Council’s Climate Action team. You will play a key role in driving organisational change to adapt to the changing climate, drive better environmental performance and help our community and environment to thrive. This position will help drive the integration of climate risk, resilience and sustainability considerations into Council’s strategies, services and infrastructure.

What you will bring to the Role

• A passion for working collaboratively to drive climate action and sustainability outcomes
• A good working knowledge of climate risk, adaptation and sustainability relevant to local government, and
• Exceptional ability to build relationships and collaborate with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders.

Key Selection Criteria

Mandatory Qualifications, Experience and Requirements

• A tertiary qualification in environmental sustainability/science, or related field, or demonstrated equivalent competencies gained through experience in these areas or related fields.
• Awareness of the roles, responsibilities and issues relating to Local Government in the area of climate change, climate resilience and adaptation, and environmental management.
• Proven ability to drive systemic change for positive outcomes within a large, complex organisation.
• Demonstrated ability to influence and gain cooperation from a diverse range of people, including staff, community groups, government personnel and community groups.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills including an ability to establish and maintain strong relationships.
• Highly developed project management skills, including the ability to develop and deliver successful collaborative and interdisciplinary projects.

OTHER MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS

• Current Victorian driver’s licence.
• You have the Right to live and work in Australia.
• A current WWCC.
• Police Check results that are suitable for this position (will be arranged by Surf Coast Shire Council).

A complete international criminal history check is required if the person has worked or lived overseas for any period of time OR a complete national criminal history check is required if the person has only ever worked in Australia.

Desirable Qualifications and Experience

• Experience in undertaking climate risk assessments and developing and implementing climate adaptation responses.
• Experience in Local Government.

What you’ll love working with us

Council embraces diversity and social inclusion and encourages applications from skilled people from all walks of life.

We recognise that our employees play a vital role in creating an innovative, safe, respectful and supportive workplace, living our values and delivering exceptional services to our thriving community. Our Council is committed to providing a workplace culture of equity, inclusion and diversity that eliminates all forms of discrimination, harassment and bullying.

There are numerous social activities throughout the year available as well as the benefits of:

• Flexible working arrangements including working from home and flexi time options
• Employee Assistance Program and award-winning staff wellbeing program
• Career development and learning opportunities, we help our people grow
• Purchase of additional annual leave
• Free onsite parking

For More Information

More information on the role accountabilities and the key selection criteria can be found in the Position Description which is available on our website.

To apply online please click on Apply Now.

If you believe you have the knowledge, skills and experience to fulfil this role and would like further information, please contact Lauren Watt on 5261 0600.

Please note that only applications with a statement addressing the selection criteria will be considered for this position.

Surf Coast Shire Council is an equal opportunity and child safe employer.