About Us

Maitland City Council is a diverse and dynamic organisation in a rapidly growing LGA. We are going through an exciting period of change, with a focus on providing progressive services through exceptional customer experience. Due to continued growth in our Environment & Sustainability division, we are excited to add a Senior Sustainability Officer (Education) to our highly skilled team to continue to make a true and meaningful impact on our community.

About the Role

As Senior Sustainability Officer (Education) you will collaborate with internal and external stakeholders for the development, delivery, and ongoing project management, of environmental education and behaviour programs across urban and regional sustainability, focusing on waste avoidance, waste diversion, circular economy and more, to improve Councils environmental sustainability outcomes.

Together with the Sustainability Strategy & Education team you will prepare and keep current theories of change or logic models for education programs identifying outcomes and key measurables for improvements. Keeping abreast of relevant environmental legislation, policy and industry change you will be responsible for monitoring and evaluating Council’s education and behaviour programs to ensure continuous improvement.

About You

To be successful in this role you will possess degree qualifications in environmental science and management, social science, education or a related discipline or an equivalent combination of education/training and contemporary experience in an environmental sustainability role.

You will have demonstrated experience in environmental sustainability management in an urban setting focusing on issues in; waste avoidance, waste diversion, circular economy, climate change mitigation or other sustainability issues, coupled with experience in best practice education tools and techniques such as Transformative Learning for Sustainability.

Benefits

This is a permanent full-time role working 35 hours per week with a base salary ranging from $108,697 - $120,654 per year based on demonstrated competencies + 11.5% p.a superannuation.

Council also offers a range of benefits for its employees including:

• Flexible work arrangements including WFH, condensed weeks or fortnights
• Access to our Healthy Employee Program (HEP): including reduced gym memberships and subsidies for programs that improve health and wellbeing
• Generous leave entitlements including Long Service Leave after five years and paid parental leave
• Modern office spaces and facilities and free parking.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Maitland City Council is dedicated to providing a workplace that is inclusive and supportive and is reflective of the diverse community we serve. We support equal opportunities for all employees, and encourage applications from people from all cultures, nationalities, identities, and abilities. We believe all employees have the right to feel valued, respected and heard. If you have any special considerations or accessibility requirements, please let us know in the recruitment process how we are able to meet your needs.