Advert ID: 20022475
Title:
Environmental Sustainability Officer
Advertiser:
Shellharbour City Council
Location:
Shellharbour, NSW
Salary etc:
Temporary, part-time.
Ref:
SHELL1044
A unique opportunity exists for an Environmental Sustainability Officer to assist with the coordination of sustainability projects under the Zero Emissions Shellharbour Program.
In December 2020, Shellharbour City Council committed to setting a net zero carbon emissions target for Council’s operational emissions by 2035, and for our community emissions by 2050 in line with the NSW Government’s target. Council recognises the impacts of climate change on our local region and its contribution to broader state, national and international emissions reduction targets so that we can prevent catastrophic impacts.
Join this exciting team where you will work on projects which enable us to build resilience within Council operations and give back to our community.
About us:
Shellharbour City, located in the Illawarra region, is just 80 minutes south of Sydney and is home to over 76,000 people in a city that spans 154 square kilometres. It's an area of great natural beauty - stretching west from the picturesque coastline to rolling pastures, set against the majestic backdrop of the Illawarra escarpment.
Our dedication to be financially sustainable in an evolving environment, while striving for a great organisational culture and committing to employing staff who embrace our Core Values, has made Shellharbour City Council an employer of choice.
We have been recognised with a wealth of state and national awards in 2019, 2020 & 2021 including our 5 star Civic Centre building, Museum space and City Library, Winner in 2021 for Small Regional Airport of the year, and recently being presented an AR Bluett Memorial Award for Most Progressive Metropolitan and Regional Council in NSW.
We offer:
Shellharbour City Council offers a high performing and sustainable organisation to deliver outcomes for the community through leadership, collaboration and innovation. We have exciting, rewarding career opportunities and flexible working arrangements and work/life balance in a relaxed coastal lifestyle.
Shellharbour City Council are an equal opportunities employer and promote the following:
Date published:
10-Jul-2024
Closing date:
28-Jul-2024