Sustainability & Environmental Impact Officer

As the impacts of climate change continue to accelerate, the protection and management of our natural and cultural heritage has never been more important. As a leading, trusted natural history, science and cultural institution, the Australian Museum (AM) takes responsibility to educate, inspire and act on environmental sustainability, and commit to our Sustainability Action Plan 2023-2025 to make a positive impact into the future.

• About the Role

The Sustainability & Environmental Impact Officer is responsible for the ongoing development, delivery and review of the AM's Sustainability Plan. The role will lead the organisation in developing and implementing initiatives to deliver outcomes and actions of the Museum's Sustainability and Climate Action Plan 2023-2025.

The role will collaborate with teams across the organisation to design programs and initiatives to ensure the museum's social and deliverables, manage environmental risk and compliance, fulfil internal and external reporting requirements; engage staff and influence external stakeholders on environmental issues.

Employment Status :

• Clerk Grade 9 / 10
• Fixed term 3 years
• Full time 35 hours per week

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• Role Description

You will be paid a competitive annual salary $120,859 - $133,183, plus employer's contribution to superannuation (currently 11.5%) and annual leave loading.

• About you

We are seeking a passionate professional with solid track experience.

• Key knowledge and experience
• Demonstrated ability to advocate the AM's leadership in Sustainability to key Government and influence and negotiate with external stakeholders and partners
• Strong strategic thinking and ability to align the AM's sustainability goals to Government policy and outcomes
• Demonstrated experience in delivery of policies and plans in a large organisation preferably across multiple sites.
• Demonstrated experience in the collection and management of data, reporting and ensuring compliance with policies, standards and legislation.
• Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills including presentation skills and the ability to present case studies and strategic plans to key stakeholders and at conferences or events.
• Essential requirements
• Appropriate tertiary qualification or relevant, equivalent professional experience in sustainability policy development, management of social and environmental risk, and environmental management and / or related disciplines.
• About The Australian Museum

The Australian Museum is truly a great place to work. We aim to be a leading voice for the richness of life, the Earth and culture in Australia and the Pacific. We commit to transform the conversation around climate change, the environment and wildlife conservation; be a strong advocate for First Nations' culture; and continue to develop world-leading science, collections, exhibitions and education programs.

Recent staff survey results confirm that our staff feel valued, accepted and supported and that they believe the AM is an inclusive workplace. AM staff also report a high level of job satisfaction.

The AM is located on the homelands of the Gadigal people and acknowledges and pays respect to the Gadigal people as the custodians of the land, sky and waterways, paying respect to Elders past and present.

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• Benefits

Besides working together with other like-minded people, you will have access to professional development and dedicated Wellbeing programs.

• How to apply

Applicants must submit (if submitted as attachment, please upload as PDF) :

• A one to two page covering letter which addresses the role description's essential requirements, key knowledge and experience.
• Resume
• Please give an example of a relevant project you lead which required time management, managing multiple priorities, and influence and negotiate with external stakeholders. (500 words maximum)
• Please give an example of an organisational-wide sustainability strategy and implementation plan you were responsible or provided support. (500 words maximum)
• Inclusive and welcoming

The Australian Museum is an NSW Public Service organisation and aims to attract and retain the right people for the right jobs. The AM is a diverse and inclusive workplace where genuine participation and contribution is enabled, and everyone, regardless of their background, identity or circumstances is valued, accepted and supported to thrive at work.