Career Opportunities: Climate Action Plan Lead (14142) Requisition ID 14142 - Posted - Enironmental Sustainability and Open spaces - Job Function (2) - Tenure Status (1) - Employment Status (1) Team leader position currently with two direct reports A little bit about the role Bring your extensive experience in environmental sustainability in this exciting role to lead our municipal response to the challenges of climate change. This is a fantastic position for a passionate environmental sustainability professional to build on your existing skills and experience, and ultimately have a lasting community impact! Climate Action Plan Lead will: Have a critical strategic role in the development and implementation of our response to Climate Change and related Sustainability Issues. Be responsible for leading the implementation of our Climate Action Plan - be creative in identifying new and emerging challenges and opportunities! Oversee the delivery of community programs that support the Boroondara community to respond to the challenges of climate change. Assist the Coordinator with activities necessary to operate an effective team such as business planning, budgeting, team meetings and professional development. You will have demonstrated experience in effectively managing projects, both big and small, and have the ability to build strong professional relationships, ideally in a local government environment. What sets us apart? Staff benefits such as onsite parking, gym and pool memberships, study assistance, professional development programs, multiple paid leave entitlements, and the ability to purchase additional leave, just to name a few! You will have a voice and we will listen - we value feedback and take action. You will be supported and encouraged to empower yourself to realise your own potential. Want to know more? We have a few ways you can connect further and gain a better insight into this opportunity: Applicants must have the right to work in Australia. Preferred applicants will be required to undergo a National Police Record Check, and to support a child safe organisation a current Employee Working with Children Clearance. How to Apply Please submit your application online via the 'Apply' button by 11.59pm Friday 31 May 2024. All applications must be made via the online portal; no applications direct to the hiring manager or from recruitment agencies will be considered. For a confidential discussion about this position please contact Mathew Dixon, Coordinator Environmental Sustainability, on 03 9278 4533 (during business hours) The City of Boroondara is committed to providing systems that are accessible to as many people as possible. We understand that this portal may not meet the needs of people who rely on Assistive Technology or have other diverse requirements. If you have any difficulty using our recruitment system, please do not hesitate to contact People Culture and Development on (03) 9278 4401 or ****** to allow us to help in any way we can. Council recognises the benefits of a diverse workforce for its employees and customers. To ensure equity of access to employment opportunities, Council encourages applications from underrepresented groups including people who are from an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people from different ages, abilities, gender identities, sexual orientation and cultural backgrounds. If you require any additional support or adjustments regarding interview arrangements, please advise the contact listed above in advance. Council is a child safe organisation and as such, some positions may require the incumbent to hold a Working with Children Check. Working together We are currently undertaking an exciting project that will see a transformation in the way we work and the way we serve our customers. Implementation of the Boroondara Customer First Program will provide a customer centric model of service delivery that includes technological innovation, process improvement and business system renewal - we value your input and look forward to our journey ahead. #J-18808-Ljbffr
