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Exciting opportunity to join a major local government climate alliance, based at one of Melbourne's largest municipalities.

The Western Alliance for Greenhouse Action (WAGA) is a partnership of seven local governments in the west of Melbourne: Brimbank, Hobsons Bay, Maribyrnong, Melton, Moonee Valley, Moorabool and Wyndham. We work collaboratively to respond to climate change in our organisations and encourage our communities – residents and businesses – to make the transition to a zero-carbon society and become climate-resilient.

The position is based at the City of Brimbank, which is WAGA's host council. Brimbank is the second largest municipality in metropolitan Melbourne.

Only 10 kilometres west of Melbourne, it's the gateway to Melbourne's western suburbs and the regions. Brimbank is welcoming, diverse and proud. WAGA is embedded in Brimbank's Climate Emergency and Environment Department.

We are currently seeking a Permanent part-time (0.8 FTE) staff member to join the WAGA team based at Brimbank's offices in Sunshine.

Responsibilities or duties

Reporting to the Manager Climate Emergency and Environment, the position is accountable to the WAGA Executive Committee, comprising representatives of each of the WAGA councils.

We are seeking an officer who can bring their skills and experience for:

• Projects focusing on greenhouse emissions reductions and climate change resilience and adaptation
• Working on collaborative projects with multiple teams and/or organisations
• Management of projects with diverse stakeholders
• Development and implementation of strategies, plans, projects and advocacy to support sustainable outcomes
• Written and oral communications about sustainability projects to internal audiences (directors, managers and officers, councillors) and external stakeholders (other councils, state and federal government, business, academic institutions and community organisations)
• Management of committees and working groups
• Budget and financial management
• Monitoring, evaluation and reporting on projects and activities to an executive committee.

Qualifications or requirements

Experience needed

• Experience working in sustainability or environment
• Theoretical and practical knowledge of climate change, energy and sustainability
• A degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Management, Environmental Engineering or relevant diploma with extensive relevant experience
• Strong stakeholder engagement and collaborative skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication, interpersonal and networking skills
• Competency to manage committees and working groups, including organising, facilitating and following up on meetings, providing information and minute-taking
• Competency and experience in managing complex projects, budgets and financial reporting
• A high level of self-motivation, initiative, problem-solving and management of schedules and deadlines
• Ability to implement actions without delay
• Local government experience – desirable but not essential.

Any other provided details

Benefits of working at Brimbank include:

• Flexible work practices including hybrid working arrangements (office and working-from-home)
• 16 days of personal leave per year (pro rata)
• 20 weeks paid parental leave (pro rata)
• 8 weeks partner leave (pro rata)
• Make a positive impact to your local community

To view a full list of employee benefits, please view Council's Employee Values Proposition

WAGA and Brimbank City Council actively encourage applicants from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage, people living with disability, and LGBTQIA+ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to explore the opportunity of a career with WAGA at Brimbank.

Brimbank City Council is a Child Safe organisation and endeavouring to promote child safe, child friendly practices.

To be eligible for employment at Brimbank City Council you must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident of Australia or be legally entitled to work in Australia.

Don't meet every single requirement for this role? Studies have shown women and those of underrepresented groups are less likely to apply for roles unless they meet every criterion. At Brimbank City Council, we recognise that different experiences make for great community outcomes. If you are excited about this role, but your experience doesn't perfectly align to the criteria we encourage you to click the APPLY button now and submit your application.

If you want to know more about what we do or why you should work for Brimbank City Council check out our web page: https://www.brimbank.vic.gov.au/careers

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• Projects focusing on greenhouse emissions reductions and climate change resilience and adaptation
• Working on collaborative projects with multiple teams and/or organisations
• Management of projects with diverse stakeholders
• Development and implementation of strategies, plans, projects and advocacy to support sustainable outcomes
• Written and oral communications about sustainability projects to internal audiences (directors, managers and officers, councillors) and external stakeholders (other councils, state and federal government, business, academic institutions and community organisations)
• Management of committees and working groups
• Budget and financial management
• Monitoring, evaluation and reporting on projects and activities to an executive committee.

• Strong stakeholder engagement and collaborative skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication, interpersonal and networking skills
• Competency to manage committees and working groups, including organising, facilitating and following up on meetings, providing information and minute-taking
• Competency and experience in managing complex projects, budgets and financial reporting
• A high level of self-motivation, initiative, problem-solving and management of schedules and deadlines
• Ability to implement actions without delay

• Experience working in sustainability or environment
• Theoretical and practical knowledge of climate change, energy and sustainability
• A degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Management, Environmental Engineering or relevant diploma with extensive relevant experience
• Local government experience – desirable but not essential.