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

About the Position

Our Sustainability Team is at the heart of council’s efforts to protect and improve our environment. We work closely with the community, government, and other partners to design and deliver impactful programs that make a real difference.

We use data and evidence to lead our response to climate change, from cutting emissions and improving our environmental performance to building capability across council and the community.

As Senior Sustainability Advisor, you’ll take the lead on key strategies, projects and partnerships that drive action on climate change and sustainability. You’ll guide council’s sustainability performance and reporting, support our advocacy on critical environmental issues, and help embed sustainability into everything we do.

About You

You're purpose-driven and people-focused, with a sharp eye for practical ways to advance sustainability. A natural connector and influencer, you know how to bring people together to turn strategy into action and you’ve got the technical knowledge to back it up.

You’re persistent, pragmatic and patient, able to navigate complexity while keeping sight of the big picture. With experience developing strategies, policies and plans, you understand how to embed sustainability across diverse areas like:

• Climate change mitigation, risk and adaptation
• Water sensitive urban design
• Sustainable procurement, asset planning and urban development
• Energy and emissions management
• Biodiversity and urban forest planning
• Natural resource management

You are action-oriented, results-driven and passionate about creating lasting 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, programs and stakeholders to achieve agreed objectives.
5. Understanding of the role local government can play in environmental sustainability.

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
• An expansive health & wellbeing program
• Career development opportunities
  

If this opportunity interests you, please contact Tanya Roe, Team Leader Sustainability on (08) 8301 7341 for a confidential chat.

Application Process:

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].

The City of Onkaparinga advises that the recruitment process includes a medical assessment, confirmation of experience and stated qualifications and may also include psychometric testing.