Sustainability Officer

• Salary Range Band 6 $95,799 - $104,420 plus 11.5% Super 
• Full time,6 month fixed-term position, Secondment Opportunity.
• We are a diverse & inclusive council based in St Kilda with a positive culture and flexible working arrangements possible 

About City of Port Phillip 

We are a vibrant and diverse inner-city council stretching 20kms from South to Port Melbourne along the stunning bay beaches down to Elwood and out to St Kilda East with around 1000 people who all work together to deliver more than 100 programs and services to our engaged community of residents, businesses and visitors. What does that mean? Think, childcare, libraries, parks, recreation, waste rubbish collection, road maintenance, family and youth services, property & assets, city planning & development, customer experience, digital technology, governance, people, culture and safety, and of course South Melbourne Market!  City of Port Phillip has zero tolerance for child abuse and is a committed Child Safe organisation. 

What’s the role all about 

City of Port Phillip is committed to environmental sustainability and taking climate action to support the energy transition. 

This is an opportunity to join a highly skilled team with a positive culture who are passionate about environmental sustainability and are experts in their field.

You will support the delivery of City of Port Phillip’s Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Program. 

Reporting to the Senior Sustainability and Climate Change Officer, a key focus of your role will be to coordinate the delivery of the Private Electric Vehicle Charging model for Council. 

You will provide a high level of project management/ delivery skills and, work collaboratively with key internal and external stakeholders to deliver Council’s objectives and support Port Phillip community in their transition to electric vehicles.

What you might do 

• Undertake the role of project lead (or project team member) to deliver the private EV charging project.
• Develop and maintain external partnerships to improve sustainability outcomes, with a focus on electric vehicle charging.
• Identify, mitigate, and resolve project related issues.
• Identify new innovations and technologies for EV charging, and relevant planning requirements to achieve project objectives.
• Work collaboratively across the organisation to deliver the private EV charging project and its objectives.
• Actively contribute to a culture of professional practice focused on customer service and value for the community.

Who we are looking for 

• Tertiary Degree in sustainability, engineering, or similar.
• Relevant experience or lesser formal qualifications in sustainability, transport engineering or related discipline.
• Excellent skills in project management and project delivery.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional teams and excellent stakeholder management skills.

Our work environment  

We love what we do and are all proud to work at the City of Port Phillip. Yes, we are local council, and we are one with vibrancy, passion and ambition who are a welcoming, health conscious, diverse and inclusive. Our Main location at the iconic St Kilda Town Hall offers a heritage and modern open plan hub to work from where people can collaborate and develop both professionally and personally whilst planning and delivering a range of important services and programs to the community.  

Proudly as one we all work together, and grow together, thinking creatively and strategically with courage, integrity, and accountability to put our community first.  

What’s in it for you 

• We offer a hybrid working model with our core setup being 50-60% in the office depending on team requirements and welcome further conversation to meet your working style and needs
• Be supported and empowered to be your best by a passionate leadership team that encourages collaboration and innovation
• Discounted fitness membership with access to over 260+ gyms, pools, group classes and facilities across Melbourne for you and your family!
• Our work hubs are located close to our very own Child Care centres making accessing childcare a breeze!
• Career development opportunities within your team and/or across council plus a great study assistance allowance of up to $4000 per year per person and 6 hours per week study leave (on approved courses only)
• Flexible working conditions, an active social club, supportive health and wellbeing program, and a well- regarded Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Our very own Pride Network, that helps create an environment where each and every person can feel safe, welcomed, seen, and supported to bring their whole selves to work
• 20 weeks paid parental leave and our pioneering 24 weeks paid leave for single parents
• Access to novated leasing and salary sacrificed technology

Security Requirements and Professional Obligations      

Pre-employment screening will apply to all appointments.  

Prior to a formal letter of offer, preferred applicants will be asked to provide:

• Evidence of mandatory qualifications/registrations/licences,
• Sufficient proof of their right to work in Australia
• Sufficient proof of their identity.
• Complete a National Police Check completed via City of Port Phillip’s Provider
• Evidence of a Working with Children Check (employee type with City of Port Phillip registered as the organisation).

So, what’s next?  

Hit that APPLY button now! 

Whether you think you meet all the requirements or not, we strongly encourage you to apply, as we take a holistic approach to considering your skills, life experience, and alignment to our key selection criteria. You’ve got this! 

Please submit; 

• Resume – latest and detailed version
• Cover letter no longer than 2 pages that captures your response to the Key Selection Criteria (KSC) found on the Positions Description (PD).

Note: Only applications submitted via the online Recruitment Portal will be considered. 

For further information please contact Beth McLachlan, Head of Sustainability and Climate Change on phone 0403 662 758 or email Beth.McLachlan@portphillip.vic.gov.au 

Applications close 11.59 pm Sunday 22 September 2024

The City of Port Phillip is an equal opportunity employer, committed to an inclusive and accessible environment where diversity is valued. We actively welcome and encourage candidates from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, First Nation and Torres Strait Islander candidates, members of the LGBTQIA+ community and candidates with a disability. 

If you have accessibility requirements or require an adjustment to participate in our recruitment and selection process, please contact Shane Turner (Recruitment Advisor) on phone 0421 757 521 or email: recruitment@portphillip.vic.gov.au 

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