Salary – Clerk Grade 9/10 $125,693 - $138,510pa plus superannuation and annual leave loading Your role As an Environmental Sustainability Analyst, you will play a pivotal role in contributing to the development and implementation of policies, strategies, and projects focused on environmental sustainability within the Housing Portfolio. This includes initiatives aimed at improving resource efficiency, supporting sustainable communities, adapting to climate change, reducing environmental risks, and continuously enhancing environmental performance.
What you'll do Review relevant environmental sustainability policies, strategies, and legislation at federal, state, and local levels (including international frameworks) that affect the Housing Portfolio. Identify emerging trends and regulatory requirements.Collaborate with key internal and external stakeholders to develop evidence-based environmental sustainability policies, processes, and procedures aligned with the Housing Portfolio's corporate direction and government priorities.Lead and manage environmental sustainability projects, including the development of project plans, business cases, and consultant briefs. Oversee external consultants and ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and with agreed objectives.Prepare briefing material for senior Housing Portfolio staff and the Minister on various environmental sustainability issues. Provide regular updates on policy progress and emerging challenges.Work as part of a team to research and create relevant benchmarks, indicators, and strategies that support the Housing Portfolio's environmental sustainability goals and align with corporate priorities and assist staff in adopting environmental sustainability practices across the organization.What we're looking for Tertiary qualifications in environmental science, asset management, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.Strong understanding of environmental sustainability issues, asset management practices, and social housing initiatives.Demonstrated expertise in research, policy development, analytical thinking, and project management.Proven track record of successfully developing and implementing environmental policies and sustainability projects in complex operational settings.By joining our team, you will be at the forefront of driving impactful environmental sustainability initiatives that contribute to sustainable communities and a healthier planet. We offer a collaborative work environment, professional development opportunities, and the chance to work on high-impact projects.
If you're passionate about making a difference and have the experience to lead environmental sustainability initiatives, we would love to hear from you!
What We Offer We offer a variety of benefits, including:
A challenging and rewarding careerFlexible, autonomous work environmentCompetitive pay and conditionsTraining and development opportunities to build and maintain capabilitiesHealth & Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programs.We do work that really matters Working for the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) provides lots of opportunities to make a real difference. We collaborate with other agencies and community partners, to improve lives and realise the potential of children, adults, families and communities. We're focused on breaking, rather than managing, disadvantage. It's work that really matters.
Click apply, attach an up-to-date résumé (maximum 5 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 3 pages) addressing the 2 targeted questions below with a brief outline on how you meet the requirements of the role:
Targeted Question 1 - The Environmental Sustainability Analyst role involves progressing environmental sustainability initiatives in social housing. Please outline your skills and experience that you think are most relevant for this role.Targeted Question 2 - In your previous roles, how have you collaborated with internal and external stakeholders to develop and implement environmental sustainability policies or projects? Please provide an example of a successful collaboration and the outcomes achieved?Applications close Wednesday 19 March 2025 at 11:59pm AEST. For more information about the role or what it's like to work for DCJ, please contact the hiring manager Susanna Savolainen on 0409 368 969 or at ******.
If you've got a question about applying or would benefit from an adjustment in the recruitment process to help you perform at your best (including an alternate method submission of the application), please call Leanne Chommanivong on 0438 631 489 or via ******.
Inclusion and Diversity lies at the heart of how we recruit We continue to hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experience and backgrounds. This includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people identifying as LGBTIQ+, culturally and linguistically diverse people, carers and other diversity groups.
A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months.
Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application.
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