The City of Port Adelaide Enfield vision is for A welcoming, liveable City: made by people, that is underpinned by the strategic goals of Thriving Community, Prosperous Economy, Clean & Green City, and Places for People.The City of Port Adelaide Enfield is committed to creating a safe, vibrant, inclusive, and welcoming environment for residents, businesses, and visitors alike. The city is dedicated to being a low carbon, water sensitive, climate resilient city with protected, embraced, and celebrated built heritage. They pride themselves on their unique and distinctive collection of active places created through strong partnerships. As an innovative, collaborative, and high performing leader within local government, they value a constructive workplace culture that inspires people to be creative, grow, learn, and achieve their potential.About the role:We are looking for a passionate and experienced Sustainability Planner to join the City's innovative, collaborative and high-performing team. This position will be crucial in realising the City's vision of a welcoming, livable city built by its people. The successful candidate will lead initiatives that advance environmental sustainability and climate adaptation goals and support their commitment to achieving net-zero emissions.What you will do:Provide strategic and technical advice on greenhouse gas emissions reduction and climate adaptation.Develop and implement effective strategies, programs, and projects to reduce emissions across council's operations.Lead the implementation and review of our Zero Net Emissions Plan.Engage with the community to encourage grassroots actions that address emissions and enhance climate resilience.Foster a culture of continuous improvement in our climate response initiatives.Build internal collaborations to deepen organisational understanding of sustainability.Establish regional partnerships with other councils and government entities to enhance sustainability efforts.As the Sustainability Planner, you will be at the forefront of shaping Port Adelaide Enfield's environmental future. Working closely with the Team Leader for Environment, the role will involve leading delivery of net zero emissions commitments and progressing climate adaptation outcomes both within the organisation and at a regional level.What you will bring:A tertiary qualification in environmental management, sustainability planning, or carbon management.A minimum of 5 years of experience in relevant roles.Knowledge of climate change mitigation, adaptation, and local government programs.Strong strategic planning skills, including research and analysis related to sustainability.Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects effectively under pressure.Familiarity with contemporary strategic planning in sustainability and the carbon economy.We're seeking candidates with extensive experience in environmental management or planning. Your knowledge of climate change mitigation, adaptation, and environmental programs will be crucial in this role. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact and help shape the future of our community, we encourage you to apply!Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples are encouraged to apply. To apply please click apply or call Sangeetha Oommen on 61 8 8216 3504 for a confidential discussion.About the job:Contract Type: FULL_TIMESpecialism: Human ResourcesFocus: Other specialist positionsIndustry: Health and SafetySalary: AUD109,121 - AUD116,699 per annum + SuperWorkplace Type: HybridExperience Level: Mid ManagementLocation: Port AdelaideJob Reference: 2015760/001Date posted: 25 October 2024Consultant: Sangeetha Oommen
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