About the Role:

Are you passionate about creating a more sustainable future for our community? In this influential role, you'll lead the delivery of environmental and sustainability programs that help shape Townsville's future, driving initiatives across areas such as climate resilience, natural environment management, resource efficiency and sustainable development. Working on complex and impactful projects, you'll help translate strategy into action while delivering positive outcomes for Council and the community.

As a trusted advisor and leader, you'll collaborate with a broad range of stakeholders, including government agencies, industry, community groups and funding partners, to build strong relationships and maximise opportunities. You'll also provide technical leadership and mentorship across the organisation, fostering innovation, continuous improvement and best-practice sustainability outcomes that enhance the liveability and environmental resilience of our city.

About you:

You are a passionate environmental and sustainability professional who thrives on delivering meaningful outcomes for communities and the environment. With strong project leadership experience and a collaborative approach, you can navigate complex challenges, build effective partnerships and turn strategic priorities into practical, measurable results.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Qualifications in Sustainability, Environmental Science, Environmental Management or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated experience delivering complex environmental and sustainability projects, including budget management, procurement, contracts, grants and governance.
• Strong knowledge of contemporary sustainability practices, including climate adaptation, energy management, circular economy and environmental restoration.
• Proven ability to identify and manage project risks while delivering positive environmental, financial and operational outcomes.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, with experience building productive relationships across government, industry, community and funding bodies.
• Experience securing and managing grant funding and preparing high-quality proposals, acquittals and reports.
• Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to influence, advise and communicate effectively with diverse audiences.
• A commitment to safety, innovation, continuous improvement and delivering sustainable outcomes for the community.

Townsville City Council is the largest local government authority in Northern Australia. We're committed to supporting our people through a strong focus on work-life balance, a positive and inclusive culture, and a shared passion for making a meaningful impact in our community.

We have a range of benefits that confirm this commitment:

• 5 weeks annual leave + 17.5% leave loading.
• 3 weeks Personal/Carers Leave.
• 14 weeks paid Parental Leave.
• Domestic and Family Violence Leave.
• Natural Disaster Leave.
• Annual wage progression.
• Up to *13.5% Superannuation employer contribution for contributing members.
• Salary Sacrifice opportunities.
• Access to a range of learning and development opportunities, including on-the-job learning and formal training programs.
• Fitness Passport program offering discounted membership to selected health and wellbeing facilities.
• Employee Loyalty Program offering discounts at selected local businesses.
• Employee Assistance Program.

See the position description attached below for further information about this role.