Permanent full time
Part time - working a minimum of 30.4 hours per week will be considered

About the Position

Our Sustainability Team leads the organisation’s environmental sustainability approach, collaborating with the community, government and other stakeholders to deliver programs and services which set our city up for a greener future. We take an evidence-based approach to drive the organisation’s climate change mitigation and adaption response, corporate environmental performance, and capacity building of staff and community.

The Senior Sustainability Advisor leads and implements policies, plans and projects that assist with the delivery of council’s environmental goals and objectives; sustainability performance targets, measures and reporting; supports council’s advocacy agenda on environmental issues and ensures integration of environmental sustainability across council.

About You

You will be purpose driven, people-focused and have a discerning eye for ways to make progress toward our sustainability goals. As a connector, influencer and driver, you will combine a strategic mindset with technical insight. You will also be persistent, patient and pragmatic.

With experience in developing plans and policies, you’ll have sound knowledge of sustainability practices such as climate change mitigation, risk and adaptation, energy and emissions management, water sensitive urban design, biodiversity, urban forest planning, natural resource management as well as sustainability in procurement, council assets and new urban developments - and proven experience in integrating these into practice.,.

Your action-focused and results driven approach and passion for sustainability will help you build and maintain collaborative relationships internally and externally to implement action for real change.

Key Selection Criteria:

1. A tertiary qualification in environmental planning, policy, science, management or related field.
2. Proven knowledge and experience in current environmental sustainability practices.
3. Demonstrated understanding of environment related legislation and strategic planning principles and experience in the development and analysis of strategic plans and policy.
4. Experience managing multi-disciplinary projects and programs to achieve agreed objectives.
5. Excellent skills in communicating, collaborating and networking at all levels and demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships.
6. Understanding of the role local government can play in environmental sustainability.
7. Skills in synthesising and translating scientific data, research and investigations to inform strategic planning processes and operations.

Working for Council

Some of the benefits of working with us include:

• Competitive salary
• Local government leader in environmental sustainability
• Passionate, friendly and dedicated team
• Generous leave entitlements including paid parental leave and 3 additional paid days over Christmas
• Flexible ways of working (including working from home)
• An expansive health & wellbeing program
• Career development opportunities
  

If, after reading the position description you have any queries, or require further information please contact Tanya Roe, Team Leader Sustainability on (08) 8301 7341.

Application Process:

To be considered for this position, all applicants must submit a resume and a cover letter addressing how they meet each of the key selection criteria detailed within this advertisement. It is mandatory to provide detailed explanations of relevant experience and qualifications related to the criteria outlined above.

Applicants will be assessed based on their ability to demonstrate relevant experience for the position and alignment with the City of Onkaparinga’s Values and Behaviours.

The City of Onkaparinga is committed to a diverse, inclusive, and accessible workplace. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and individuals with disabilities. For any adjustments during the recruitment process or on the job, contact [email protected].

Applications close – 9am Monday 14 April 2025