Job details Location: Blacktown Salary: $55 - $59 per hour Job Type: Contract Discipline: Consulting & Strategy Reference: V-116421 Posted: about 1 month ago Share this job Job description NSW Government Council Contract Role - Until 28 February 2025 - Potential to Extend $59 per hour + Super Blacktown Location Hybrid Working Available Position Purpose • Provide expertise to halt or reverse the effects, pressures and threats on the built and natural environment by working in collaboration with internal stakeholders, our community and other stakeholders • Bring together a wide array of stakeholders to learn about the city's challenges and help build support for individual initiatives, and for resilience building in general • Develop and participate in the implementation of projects, strategies, policies, guidelines and procedures that align with this commitment specifically: o Environment and sustainability o Climate change o Resilience, especially in the face of urban heat.• Act in accordance with the NSW Work Health Safety Act 2011, Work Health Safety Regulation 2017 and the Work Health and Safety (WHS) System.Key Accountabilities • The implementation of actions and development of new initiatives that ensure Council and the community are moving towards resilience especially in the face of climate change • The implementation of monitoring and reporting protocols in order to achieve improved climate change outcomes for Council's operations • Facilitating appropriate environmental engagement activities that address community needs • Facilitating appropriate climate change programs that address the needs of our community • Influence a positive sustainability culture across Council • Ensure all allocated tasks are completed in an efficient and competent manner within the time frame specified • If this role is identified as a position which undertakes coordination of volunteer programs as well as the supervision of volunteers when they are on site (not including work experience placements) you will be required to: o familiarise yourself with our Volunteers policy and standard o implement the policy and follow this standard in a consistent and fair manner o undertake training needed to effectively coordinate volunteers o allocate sufficient time to volunteer coordination.Qualifications and Experience Essential • Relevant Degree in environmental science or equivalent • Solid industry experience supported by environmental sustainability experience • Solid knowledge of, and experience in climate change and/or sustainability related policy development processes and planning, incl.engagement in government decision-making processes • Proven skills in project management including planning, establishing priorities, evaluation and allocation and management of resources and budget • Solid experience in report writing including ability to measure, evaluate and meet reporting requirements Desirable • Relevant local government experience • Previous experience in a sustainability role including research, projects and promoting sustainability best practice • Knowledge of applicable legislation/regulations How to Apply Click APPLY or contact Gemma on ****** for a confidential discussion.