Sustainability Officer
Strategy and Sustainability
Permanent Full Time
Hervey Bay
Strategy and Sustainability
Permanent Full Time
Hervey Bay
- Stream A Level 6 - 7 | $100,017 - 109,832 per annum + super (depending on skills + experience)
- + 17.5% annual leave loading
- + 9-day fortnight
- + $6,000 relocation bonus for the right candidate
At Fraser Coast Regional Council our people are our most important asset and central to achieving our purpose of Building Better Communities Together.
What we are looking for:
We're seeking a passionate Sustainability Officer to lead and support projects that drive meaningful change and shape the future of climate resilience and sustainability in our region.
In this pivotal role, you’ll coordinate the development and implementation of forward-thinking strategies to enhance Fraser Coast's natural values and boost community resilience. You’ll work closely with both internal teams and external partners to deliver high-impact programs and influence real change.
What your day will look like:
- Lead or support strategic sustainability and climate resilience projects.
- Drive Council’s climate and environmental initiatives through expert advice and planning.
- Build organisational capacity in climate risk and sustainability awareness.
- Manage sustainability data systems to monitor and report our progress.
- Analyse & collate sustainability data to inform evidence-based decision making and policy.
- Collaborate across departments and with community stakeholders to champion positive outcomes.
Please click here to view a full position description.
What you should have to apply:
- Advanced skills in developing and drafting policies, strategies and procedures related to sustainability and/ or climate change and/ or environmental management.
- Demonstrated project management skills.
- Skills in interpreting and applying, legislation, policy and technical information relevant to environmental, sustainability and/or climate risk and resilience.
- Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Current drivers’ licence
What’s nice to have:
- Local government experience in a similar role.
- Knowledge of Qld state legislation applicable to implementation of environmental planning, climate and sustainability policy into land use planning.
Benefits of Working with Council
Committed to providing quality services to our community, we strongly support an inclusive and values driven culture, recognising your individual skills, knowledge and talent. As part of this we have implemented our Leadership Development Program, Boss to Coach.
We also create innovative solutions to labour shortages through our TEMPO program which has been recognised by our HR peers nationally in 2022, as well as winning the LGMA 2023 Excellence in Innovation award. Click here to see our Employee Value Proposition.
What we Offer:
- Learning and development opportunities
- Flexible working arrangements
- Up to 12% employer super contribution
- 17.5% leave loading
- Study assistance program
- Novated leasing
- 24/7 access to Employee Assistance Program
- Paid maternity and paternity leave
- Paid Emergency Services leave
Apply Now:
Applications close 11pm Monday 16 June 2025 - or sooner pending volume of applications received.
For further details please contact Samantha Smith, Manager Sustainability on phone 07 4194 7667 during business hours only.
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