Sustainability Planner
$80,382- $92,796 pa (plus super)
Permanent Full Time
About Us
Located 35km to the southeast of Melbourne, Greater Dandenong City Council covers 129 square kilometres and has a population of over 169,000 people. The central activities district is Melbourne's second largest retail and commercial centre and includes large shopping complexes at Dandenong and Keysborough as well as the highly popular Dandenong Market.
Greater Dandenong City Council is the most culturally diverse locality in Australia, with residents from over 150 different birthplaces, nearly two-thirds of whom were born overseas. Key industries include manufacturing, health care and social assistance, retail trade, wholesale trade and transport.
We are a progressive organisation of exceptional character that offers a dynamic and rewarding work environment to approximately 900 employees. We recognise that our staff are vital to the delivery of excellent service to our community and the achievement of our long-term vision. We invest in the development of our people, and we strive to be a workplace that is respectful, engaged, accountable, creative and honest.
About the role
Greater Dandenong City Council has an exciting opportunity for a Sustainability Planner to join the Sustainability Planning team based in Dandenong.
Ideally you will have strong communication and engagement skills with the ability to work independently and collaboratively with our team on a diverse portfolio of sustainability focused strategies, policies, programs and projects.
Your primary purpose in this position is to:
- Assist with the implementation, development, monitoring and evaluation of Council’s key environmental strategies and policies
- Educate and engage stakeholders both at a Council and community level to contribute to improved outcomes related to sustainability and climate change action.
- Successfully deliver sustainability events and educational campaigns.
- Ensure
Environmentally Sustainable Design (ESD) measures are incorporated into
statutory planning applications as well as Council’s own capital projects
and work.
About you
To be successful in this role, you will have demonstrated knowledge and understanding of sustainability planning, climate adaptation and mitigation, strategic environmental management or other related fields. Knowledge of climate change mitigation and adaptation principles, along with their practical application in the community, is essential. Strong verbal and written communication skills are a must, as is the ability to collaborate within a close-knit team and work independently. Experience delivering strategic climate change and sustainability events. Experience with BESS, Green Star and NABERS will be viewed favourably.
Benefits of working with us
Council believes in providing an environment where staff thrive, both in the work they do and in how they learn and develop as people and professionals. Our workplace has an inclusive and diverse culture which encourages innovation and supports your work and life balance. There are plenty of opportunities to learn, develop and grow your career within our expanding and diverse organisation.
For more information about our benefits, please visit our careers page: Working with Us
Council will consider flexible working arrangements for all positions. We embrace our diverse community and encourage applications from everyone including people of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander background, people of diverse sexual orientation and gender, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people of varied age, ability, and faith. Council will give due consideration to any workplace adjustments to accommodate the needs of any prospective or existing staff member.
Council is commitment to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment and promoting cultural safety and wellbeing for childrenwith zero tolerance for child abuse and harm.
To Apply
Applicants must adequately meet the requirements of the role and fully address the selection criteria contained in the position description. To view a copy of this position description, please click on the link below.
Sustainability Planner Position Description - 160KB
You may be required to undertake practical testing, work preference profiling / psychometric testing, functional capacity assessment (physical) or aptitude testing.
The successful candidate will be asked to produce a current Victorian Drivers Licence, Working with Children's Check and will be asked to consent to a national police check (and where relevant an ‘international criminal history check’), subject to the operation of spent conviction laws. Please note that people with criminal records are not automatically barred from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.
Applications Close: 5pm, Friday, 11th April 2025
Further Information: Heidi Blundy, 8571 1461
