Employment Type: Temporary / Part Time until March 2027
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 2
Remuneration: Depending on qualifications
Hours Per Week: 20
Requisition ID: REQ664442
Application close: Monday 25th May 2026 at 11.59pm.
Job Overview
The Climate Risk & Governance Officer supports the development, implementation, and monitoring of climate risk management and governance frameworks across the agency. The role contributes to ensuring that climate-related risks and opportunities are identified, assessed, and integrated into CCLHD's Enterprise Risk Management and governance frameworks.
Key Responsibilities
* Support identification and assessment of climate-related physical, transition, and policy risks impacting government operations, assets, programs, and services.
* Assist with climate risk assessments across infrastructure, procurement, and service delivery.
* Lead negotiations with key stakeholders to secure commitment to climate-related mitigations.
* Support the development and implementation of climate risk governance frameworks within the agency.
* Ensure climate risk considerations are integrated into enterprise risk management processes.
* Assist in developing internal policies, guidelines, and procedures related to climate risk and sustainability.
* Support preparation of climate-related disclosures and reporting aligned with international frameworks including the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures recommendations.
* Assist in preparing sustainability or climate-related sections of annual reports and government reporting requirements.
* Monitor evolving climate policy, regulatory developments, and reporting requirements including those aligned with the International Sustainability Standards Board standards.
About You
* Can demonstrate ability to meet the essential criteria.
* Has high-level written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear reports, present analysis, and engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
* Understanding of relevant legislation, policies and frameworks, including NSW Health policies.
* Has the ability to use creativity and innovation to embed new processes, policies and procedures in a practical and meaningful way.
* Has proven ability to influence, engage and energise multiple stakeholders to enact positive change and deliver outcomes.
* Applicants must have current work rights in Australia or be a permanent resident or citizen. We cannot consider applicants who do not meet this requirement.
Benefits
* Work-Life Balance: Accrued day off each month, 17.5% annual leave loading, and paid parental leave.
* Financial Benefits: Salary packaging, novated leasing, and relocation assistance.
* Health & Wellbeing: Discounted gym memberships, free flu vaccinations, telehealth support, Employee Assistance Program counselling, and access to discounted private health insurance.
* Career Growth: Free professional development courses and secondment opportunities.
Equal Opportunity
Central Coast Local Health District is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants can access support through the Stepping Up initiative, which provides guidance on the NSW Health recruitment process. You're also welcome to reach out to Nathan Bramston‐Dean in our Aboriginal Workforce Development Team at CCLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au or call 02 4320 3519 for one‐on‐one support.
Vaccination Requirements
* Category A positions: Mandatory evidence of protection against specified infectious diseases, including annual influenza vaccination and tuberculosis assessment. Applicants must provide appropriate evidence of compliance prior to commencement. For detailed information, please refer to the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Policy.
* COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment. However, NSW Health strongly recommends all workers stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations as per the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation guidelines.
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