Innovation and Sustainability Specialist (Secondment Backfill)Innovation and Sustainability Specialist (10 months)Innovation and sustainability focusedValues centric organisationFlexible working arrangementsAbout the RoleAre you passionate about carbon reduction, climate resilience and the environment?
Does a role helping to set targets for carbon reduction for a business committed to sustainability sound exciting?
If so then read on…An opportunity exists within Enterprise Project Delivery to cover a secondment until October 2025, one that will design innovative outcomes for our community and the environment.
Innovation, sustainability and Healthy Country is at the heart of Barwon Water's Strategy 2030 and this role will play a key part in underpinning its success.The Innovation and Sustainability Specialist will ensure that our ambitions and values in the space of Carbon Reduction and Climate Resilience are applied at the practical level of project delivery.
You will be responsible for identifying areas of improvement and optimisation that will add value to program, projects and report of key sustainability metrics.You will develop documents for Barwon Water's climate reduction targets, defining and setting the targets for our Scope 3 emissions, working closely with the broader team to ensure this focus is embedded across all projects.
You will develop clear technical guidance for how to incorporate climate resilience into our project delivery thinking.This is a secondment backfill until October 2025 and you will be engaged via a third party agency during the assignment.About YouIn this role you will combine an analytical approach with your passion for sustainable practices, bringing new solutions and ideas to some of Barwon Water's complex projects.
You will have an innovative mindset and enjoy designing industry next practice frameworks.You will have a keen interest in project management and be a natural influencer of others.
As a proactive relationship builder, you will use data to your advantage, presenting reasoned findings based on research and science.
Your passion will support your continuous improvement focus as the business delivers on exciting projects in line with our Strategy 2030.Your knowledge of construction carbon reduction practices combined with qualifications in science, engineering or similar will see your skills challenged in this rewarding role.
With a determination to deliver you will enjoy working collaboratively and capable of solving complex problems.About UsBarwon Water is Victoria's largest regional urban water corporation, with more than 110 years' experience in delivering world-class water, sewerage and recycled water services to our customers and community.
We care about where we live and work, and we're always looking for like-minded people to join our team.At Barwon Water, we believe that every individual has something valuable to offer.
We understand that the more diverse workforce, the wider the variety of ideas we bring to the table.
Enjoy being part of an organisation that values results, personal and professional growth, workplace diversity and a balance between work and life commitments.Our work requires more than just engineering and scientific solutions.
We're learning from the tens of thousands of years of knowledge and insight from Traditional Custodians.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply for this position.Get in touchDoes this opportunity sound like it might be a good fit for you?Ready to apply?
Submit your cover letter and resume now.Enquiries to Dean Higginbottom, Project Controls Specialist, on 0433 211 688.Applications close Sunday, 2 February 2025.If we can assist you with any reasonable adjustments in order to submit your application for this role, please contact the Talent Acquisition team via email at ****** noting your preferred method of communication and contact details and a member of the team will be in touch.
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