Environmental Sustainability Officer Psc365

Our Natural Systems unit have an exciting opportunity to join their team on a permanent, full-time basis in a newly created position as Environmental Sustainability Officer.

Take advantage of this unique prospect to effectively develop, implement, review and report on Council's environmental sustainability plans, strategies, policies, projects and programs in accordance with relevant legislation in alignment with Council's Vision, Values and Operational Plan.

The role of the Environmental Sustainability Officer is to drive organisational sustainability outcomes at Port Stephens Council through the development and implementation of sustainability initiatives. The role is also expected to provide significant support to the Environmental Strategy Team Leader and the Natural Systems team. The range of tasks includes strategic management planning, scoping proposing and implementing projects, writing and administering contracts, reviewing budgets and coordinating consultants. The role is focused on achieving sustainable behaviors and environmental awareness across key sections of the council with emphasis on an organisational approach to Sustainability.

The role provides environmental sustainability advice and support to community members, industry partners and internal stakeholders.

Find out more about your new career

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• Your Team

The Natural Systems unit consists of a passionate team of professionals dedicated to improving environmental outcomes across Port Stephens. They love creative problem solving and have a balanced and practical approach in assisting both Council and the Community in addressing critical environmental issues. You won't be bored!

We work hard to deliver for our community - we thrive in an active environment where change and innovation is the norm. We love to explore, experiment and have lots of fun along the way by challenging the status quo. Bring your high level collaboration skills, commitment and enthusiasm to our dynamic team.

• Why our employees love PSC?

When you join PSC, you'll be joining an organisation who truly believes that one size doesn't fit all. We embrace the level of difference that each of our employees bring with them and offer working arrangements that allow you to focus on the things you consider most important to you outside of your career throughout all stages of your life!

We live our values, are encouraged to express our ideas, place value on our personal and professional development, and come together to share ideas that will in turn enhance the wellbeing of our community.

• Enough about us, we want to hear about you! So tell us about
• Why you want this role and how it aligns to your career goals.
• What is your understanding of environmental sustainability? Can you provide a working example of how you have implemented a sustainability related project in a work situation or in research or studies?
• Give an example of how you have been successful at empowering a group of people in accomplishing a task.
• Give an example of a project or situation where you have had to deal with conflicting views between stakeholders and how you managed this.
• We want you to love PSC as much as we do, so here's a taste of some of the perks you can expect
• TRP Range
• 82,833 to $97,019 pa based on a 35 hour week (includes 10.5% superannuation + retention allowance)
• Confidential support (including mental health) through our employee assistance program
• Retention allowance paid every December (included in salary package)
• Work / Life balance with generous leave entitlements, flexible work options and leave in lieu
• Long service leave when you've been with us for just over 5 years
• Paid Parental Leave so you can spend more time with your new little human
• Generous leave entitlements including Volunteer Leave and Domestic Violence Support
• Flexible work options, including a hybrid model of working from home and the office
• A wellbeing program, including meditation, gym discounts and fitness incentives
• Study allowance to assist with the cost of textbooks, tuition and related fees
• Ongoing personal and professional development programs available during work hours
• Mentoring in the workplace
• Free parking on site and a convenient local shopping centre
• Coffee and food to keep you sustained at our on-site café
• And lots more
• Ready to change your outlook and join the awesome team at PSC?
• For further information on the role, please contact
• Cassandra Kottaras on 0418 864 880 for a confidential discussion.
• We never discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual