Sustainability Officer

Sustainability OfficerEnquiries:Position number: POS1681Position: Team Leader SustainabilityPhone: 03 6323 3394Email: ****** Town Hall, 18-28 St John Street LauncestonT 03 6323 3000E ******:****** http://www.launceston.tas.gov.au/ ContentsIntroduction 3City of Launceston Organisational Directory 4Organisational Values 5Information for Applicants 6Recruitment Steps 7General Conditions of Employment 8Position Description 9Address all correspondence to:Manager People and CultureCity of LauncestonPO Box 396LAUNCESTON TAS 7250Email address: ******When emailing your application, attachments should be sent in either Word(.doc/.docx), PDF (.pdf), TIFF (.tiff), JPEG (.jpg) or Excel (.xls/xlsx) formats.2Introduction2Launceston is the regional hub of Northern Tasmania and enjoys arich natural and social history. Located at the head of thepicturesque Tamar Valley, the Launceston region is renowned for itsnatural features and friendly residents. Our city is human scale. Aseries of green and wild spaces linked by heritage streetscapes andthoughtful adaptions. A real blend of old-world and new, traditionand innovation.The City of Launceston municipal area covers an area of 1,405 squarekilometres with a population of around 71,000 residents.The City of Launceston is Tasmania's largest municipal council in termsof population and revenue. Launceston boasts all the major facilitiesof a much larger city, many of which are owned and operated by theCity of Launceston.The City of Launceston is served by 12 Councillors, including the Mayorand Deputy Mayor.Click here to view City of Launceston's strategic and annual reporting.3https://www.launceston.tas.gov.au/Council/Strategies-and-Reports City of Launcestonorganisational chartThe City of Launceston is recognised asan Employer of Choice by the TasmanianGovernment.An Employer of Choiceis a workplace that demonstratescontemporary workplace practices andprovides outstanding support for its staff.The Council employs around 570 employeesacross a range of responsibilities.Employment information package 4Organisational valuesAt the heart of our organisation are our four organisational values.Our employees are expected to adhere to, support and promote our values at alltimes.Our aim is to attract and retain people who share our values and want be a part of our positiveworkplace culture. Before submitting your application please review our values and decide if they are agood fit for you.? We value clear and open communication? We support and encourage each other? We recognise individual needs,experience and strengthsOUR PEOPLEMATTER? We take pride in our work and pursuea standard of excellence? We genuinely listen, and valuecollaborative relationships? We strive towards the best outcomefor our community? We make responsible and sustainabledecisionsWE CARE ABOUTOURCOMMUNITY? We actively seek opportunities tocontinuously improve? We respect and explore different ideasand perspectives? We embrace change that leads topositive outcomes? We value innovation and creativityWE BRING AN OPENMIND? We show care for people and look outfor one another? We speak up and support others to behealthy and safe? We take personal responsibility for ourown health and wellbeingWE GO HOME SAFEAND WELLEmployment information package 5Information for applicantsWhen applying for this position, you must provide the following documentation:1. Covering letter2. Statement addressing the selection criteria (highlighted criteria only)3. ResumeThe online Application for Employment can be accessed here(you will be asked to attach your supporting documentation)1. Your covering letter should introduce you and explain why you areapplying for the role.2. All recruitment and selection decisions are based on merit. The mostsuitable person in terms of skills, knowledge, qualifications, relevantexperience, alignment with organisational values and work attitudes isselected for the position. Selection is based on the assessment of eachapplication in relation to the selection criteria identified in the positiondescription. The position description is included later in thisThe selection criteria consists of the qualifications, knowledge, skills,attitudes and abilities required to successfully perform the role. Youmust provide a statement that addresses each highlighted selectioncriterion for the role. Your statement should include examples thatdemonstrate how you meet each criterion.Please see information here on how to address the Selection Criteria.3. Your resume should provide details of your qualifications, workhistory, special skills, training and competency details and referees,plus any other information that may support your application. Beclear and informative. Include the names, position titles, addressesand telephone numbers of at least two work referees.If we can assist you with any reasonable adjustments in order tosubmit your application for this role, please contact the People andCulture Team via email at ******,noting your preferred method of communication and contactdetails and a member of the team will be in touch.Employment information package 6City of Launceston is an equalopportunity employer. Ourworkforce is diverse, inclusive,flexible and family-friendly.We value the differentbackgrounds, skills andcontributions of all employees andtreat each other and ourcommunity with respect.We want opportunities at City ofLaunceston to be accessible andattainable to all candidates. If youare interested in this role but haveconcerns about your suitability,please talk to us before submittingyour application.Please read this informationcarefully, as it will help you withthe preparation of youremployment application.https://www.launceston.tas.gov.au/Council/Careers/Applying-for-a-job https://www.launceston.tas.gov.au/Council/Careers/Applying-for-a-job mailto:****** 1. Application received2. Shortlisting? Shortlisted applicants will becontacted by telephone or emailto arrange an interview.? Unsuccessful candidates willbe advised by email.3. Interview4. Pre-Employment Checks:? Reference Check? Police Check? Medical Assessment? Drug and Alcohol screeningAll costs covered by City of Launceston5. Suitability determination andpreferred candidate identified6. Letter of OfferEmployee benefits? Our employees have access to discounted health insurance options through StLuke's Health and BUPA.? Employees have access to a free EAP service, which provides support andcounselling for personal and work related issues, coaching and advice forleaders and counselling assistance for immediate family members.? We are committed to providing a working environment that is sufficientlyflexible to meet the operational requirement and workload demands of theCity of Launceston while accommodating, where possible, the needs of ouremployees.? Discounted membership at Launceston Aquatic.? Discounts at the Museum Gift shop.? Additional leave: employees may request to purchase an additional two or fourweek's additional leave per year to help manage family/carer responsibilities orother special circumstances.Employment information package 77General conditionsof employmentPosition title Sustainability OfficerEmployment terms Temporary, part-time (12 months - parental leave cover withpossibility of extension)Working pattern 16 hours per weekTotal remuneration $44,565 - $50,722* Effective from 01/07/2024*Total remuneration includes superannuation, as detailed belowBase salary $39,701 - $45,187BASED ON WORKING 16 HOURS PER WEEKSuperannuation Employer contribution of 12.25%Employment information package 8? Annual leave: employees are entitled to 4 weeks (pro-rata for part-time employees) annual leave per year, plusleave loading.? Personal leave (for sick and carer's leave): employees are entitled to two weeks (pro-rata for part-timeemployees) personal leave per year, if they are unable to attend work due to personal illness/injury or toprovide care for a spouse/partner or immediate family member.? Paid parental leave: employees are entitled to fourteen weeks paid (or twenty eight weeks at half-pay)parental/adoption leave for the primary carer; two weeks paid leave for the secondary carer.? Long Service Leave: Long service leave applies after 7 years continuous service.The City of Launceston Enterprise Agreement 2021 is available hereThe City of Launceston Leisure and Aquatic Centre Enterprise Agreement 2018 is available herePosition DescriptionPosition Description Form - OfficerPOSITION TITLE: Sustainability OfficerAWARD CLASSIFICATION: Grade 6EMPLOYEE: VacantTEAM: Parks & SustainabilityNETWORK: Infrastructure Assets NetworkREPORTS TO: Team Leader SustainabilityDATE: 21 September 2021APPROVED BY:SIGNATURE:POSITION PURPOSE (Why does this position exist)In collaboration with the community and key stakeholders facilitate the implementation of the 2019 Sustainability Strategy andthe Sustainability Action Plan 2022 to achieve:? A continued dialogue with the community on climate change;? An improved understanding of the organisations and community's vulnerability to climate change;? Review and monitor effectiveness of City of Launceston's sustainability initiatives;? Reduction of resource consumption and our impact on the environment - greenhouse gas, water and energy;? A resilient community and resilient service delivery.? Delivery of Sustainability Action Plan (SAP)City of Launceston is a values-based organisation, which means that we employ people who share and display our values? we value clear and open communication? we support and encourage each other? we recognise individual needs, experience andstrengths? we take pride in our work and pursue a standardof excellence? we genuinely listen, and value collaborativerelationships? we strive towards the best outcome for ourcommunity? we make responsible and sustainable decisions? we actively seek opportunities to continuouslyimprove? we respect and explore different ideas andperspectives? we embrace change that leads to positiveoutcomes? we value innovation and creativity? we show care for people and look out for oneanother? we speak up and support others to be healthyand safe? we take personal responsibility for our ownhealth and wellbeingAccountabilities Activities/Tasks include: Success looks like …GeneralCity of Launceston'sValuesBehave in a way that supports the City of Launceston'svalues.? We care about our community? We bring an open mind? We go home safe and wellDemonstrates, throughbehaviour, an alignment to andan understanding of our valuesTechnology Use technology and information to maximise efficiency andNew and existing technologiesCollaborate Work collaboratively within your team and across networks.Support delivery of the Network's strategic and annual planactions.Work with horizontal teams as relevant to technical roleaccountabilities.Actively participating in teammeetings/tool box meetings, byoffering ideas and suggestionsand providing feedbackCollaborative opportunities aresought across NetworksInnovation Encourage and be proactive in developing a culture ofintroducing new and improved work practices and projectswithin your team and your network..Improved work practices andprojects.TechnicalPolicy and Strategy In collaboration with the organisation, community, business,education and government stakeholders, facilitate anddeliver the City of Launceston Sustainability Strategy 2019? A continued dialogue with the community onclimate change.? An improved understanding of the organisationsand community's vulnerability to climate change.? Review and monitor effectiveness of sustainabilityinitiatives.? Reduction of resource consumption and our impacton the environment - greenhouse gas, water andenergy.? A resilient community and resilient service delivery.? Demonstrates local government leadership.? Implement organisation process or policy change.Delivery of strategyprojects/initiativesCommunity engagement ? Develop a framework to engage proactively with keystakeholders and the community around sustainability.? Liaise with employees across the organisation toidentify consultation activities and opportunities,provide advice and maintain schedule of consultations.? Provide timely feedback to internal stakeholders by theprovision of interim reports and review of responserates.Evidence of proactiveconsultation.Projects delivered in accordancewith the community engagementframework.Accountabilities Activities/Tasks include: Success looks like …? Develop and provide outcome reporting in line withstakeholder expectations in accordance with theEvidence of sound projectmanagement.Funding Applications ? Seek suitable grant funding to support climate /sustainability programmes.? Prepare and submit grant applications.? Manage and acquit funds for successful grantapplications.Successful/ professionalapplicationsReview and monitoring ? Develop methodologies to assess the viability or successof sustainability initiatives.? Develop procedures to evaluate organisationalactivities.? Monitor and evaluate effectiveness of sustainabilityprograms.? Develop, or oversee the development of, sustainabilityevaluation or monitoring systems.Ongoing assessment andreporting of carbon emissionsand carbon offsetsResearch pilot projects ? Research environmental sustainability issues, concerns,? Identify and evaluate pilot projects or programs toenhance the sustainability research agenda.? Identify opportunities for green initiatives.Project Management ? Manage and acquit sustainability projects on behalf ofCouncil, including projects funded by external grantsProject milestones achieved ontimeGrants acquitted in accordancewith funding agreementrequirementsPromotion Oversee the promotion of sustainability projects andsolutions both within Council and to business andcommunitythrough appropriate channelsExternal Information ? Participate in relevant sustainability networks? Attend training as directed? Advise Council employees on sustainability issues asrequestedKnowledge and expertise currentWork Safely with a Dutyof Care for fellowemployees and ensureprocedural compliancePerform all work in a safe manner in accordance with theCity of Launceston's Occupational Health and Safety Policyand ProceduresWhile at work, a worker must –(a) take reasonable care for his or her own health andsafety; andAccountabilities Activities/Tasks include: Success looks like …(b) take reasonable care that his or her acts or omissions donot adversely affect the health and safety of other persons;and(c) comply, so far as the worker is reasonably able, with anyreasonable instruction that is given by the personconducting the business or undertaking to allow the personto comply with this Act; and(d) cooperate with any reasonable policy or procedure ofthe person conducting the business or undertaking relatingto health or safety at the workplace that has been notifiedto workers.(Section 28 Work Health & Safety Act 2012)Note: Whilst the key functions and responsibilities for the role are set out above, the Council maydirect an employee to carry out such duties or tasks that are within the limits of the employee's skill, competenceand training.WORKING WITH VULNERABLE PEOPLE CHECKYes/NoWorking with Vulnerable People Check required? NoIf yes, include in Selection Criteria table belowSELECTION CRITERIAPOSITION REQUIREMENTS/COMPETENCIESOrganisational? Community Focussed: considers community/customers in decision making? Communicate and Engage: demonstrates self-awareness & encourages open discussions & contributions from others? Create and Innovate: displays initiative & considers different ideas and perspectives? Safety Focussed: takes responsibility for own and team's health, well-being and self-carePosition Specific? Demonstrated implementation of sustainability strategies and or action plans? Demonstrated ability to engage with the community on complex issues? Excellent interpersonal, team working and negotiation skills? Highly developed written, verbal, interpersonal and information technology skills? Demonstrated ability and willingness to share and facilitate the development of corporate knowledgeQUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE? Tertiary qualifications in Environmental Science/Management? Minimum of five years relevant work experienceREPORTING STRUCTUREDirect Reports NilKEY RELATIONSHIPS(External and Internal Customers, Supplier, Colleagues, etc)Internal Nature of RelationshipsParks and Sustainability Excellent peer / team relationshipOther Council teams Liaison and coordination of sustainability programmesExternal Nature of RelationshipsInformation providers and agencies Excellent working relationshipsNetworking Excellent networking relationshipsDELEGATIONS & AUTHORISATIONSConfidentialityStaff area) Able to access; orb) May be exposed in the course of performing their duties to information that may be related to individuals,organisations or the general dealings of the City of Launceston. Some of this information will be of a sensitivenature – either within or external to the organisation.By accepting this position the employee undertakes:a) To keep all information that they are exposed to confidential during and after their period of employment with Cityof Launceston. Information should never be disclosed outside of the organisation and only be disclosed to otheremployees if there is a need within the context of the task being performed.b) To not access any information within the organisation's systems that is not directly relevant to their work.c) To abide by the requirements of the Confidentiality and Privacy clause of the relevant Enterprise Agreement.OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATIONExpectations of a City of Launceston employee:? Have strategies in place to enhance their own health and well-being, manage stress and maintain professionalism;? Seeks feedback broadly and asks others for help with own development areas; and? Translates feedback into an opportunity to develop.Sustainability Strategy 2019: https://www.launceston.tas.gov.au/Natural-Environment-and-Waste/Sustainabilityhttps://www.launceston.tas.gov.au/Natural-Environment-and-Waste/Sustainability Town Hall, 18-28 St John Street LauncestonT 03 6323 3000E ******www.launceston.tas.gov.auTown Hall, 18-28 St John Street LauncestonT 03 6323 3000E ******www.launceston.tas.gov.aumailto:****** http://www.launceston.tas.gov.au/ mailto:****** http://www.launceston.tas.gov.au/#J-18808-Ljbffr