At the Shire we value Honesty, Empathy, Accountability, Respect and Teamwork. We are an organisation that cares about our people and community. We embrace diversity and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds to join us in servicing our community in the future. If you have HEART and want to be part of our friendly, professional, and committed team then consider applying for one of our opportunities below.
Champion a culture of sustainable best practice across our organisation to support our communities into the future!
The Shire of Capel is located in the South West, halfway between Bunbury and Busselton. We are nestled between the beach and the forest and are one of the fastest growing coastal Shires in Australia. At the Shire we value Honesty, Empathy, Accountability, Respect and Teamwork which underpin the way we work with our elected members, the community and each other.
Job Description
As our Senior Sustainability Officer your will develop, maintain, and implement the Shire’s Sustainability Framework and oversee the development and implementation of the Sustainability Action Plan. You will provide technical advice and guidance to all service areas to foster a culture of sustainable best practice and integrate sustainability into strategic plans and projects. You will support sustainability initiatives including sourcing funding, liaising with community stakeholders, and reporting on sustainability targets and objectives.
Your passionate and professional attitude will ensure you build constructive relationships with internal and external stakeholders, engaging the business and community in sustainable objectives for the future.
The rewards:
As part of our team, you will enjoy:
Flexibility and support
Investment in you and your career
An inclusive culture where all our people are valued, EEO, diversity and differences are respected
A strong focus on employee wellbeing and safety
Full time, 19-day work month
Base annual salary $80,000 per annum dependent on skills, experience, and qualifications
Annual leave loading of 17.5%
Up to 14% Shire superannuation contribution
Employee benefits program offering a wide range of discounts
For further position related requirements please refer to Position Description – Senior Sustainability Officer PDF (398KB). If you are viewing this ad in Seek the link may have been removed. Please view this vacancy on our website at capel.wa.gov.au/careers to access the position description.
Desired Skills and Experience
We embrace diversity and encourage applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds to join us in servicing our community for the future.
To be considered for this role you will be able to demonstrate:
Behaviour that positively demonstrates the Shire’s HEART of: Honesty, Empathy, Accountability, Respect and Teamwork
Experience and/or qualifications in Environmental Science, Environmental Management or Sustainable Development
Well-developed oral and written communication skills
Experience in local government or other multidisciplinary regulatory environments
Strong project management skills and experience
Experience in preparing successful grant applications
Strong research, analytical and report writing skills.
Experience with climate change, sustainability and/or coastal management in a Local or State Government context will be highly regarded.
Applicants who need assistance with their application or wish to discuss any potential barriers that may prevent them from applying are encouraged to contact Organisational Development on 9727 0222 to discuss.
Further position related enquiries can be directed to Shawn Lombard, Manager Projects, Facilities & Assets or Organisational Development on 9727 0222.
Applications close
9.00am on Monday 20 May 2024.
The Shire of Capel reserves the right to commence interviewing prior to the application close date and close this position for applications early should a suitable candidate be found.
