Job Overview
The role of Sustainability Manager involves spearheading initiatives to shape and influence the city's infrastructure and programs, ensuring community needs are met with a customer-focused approach.
This position will establish, cultivate and maintain a culture of collaboration, commitment and accountability, driven by a high customer focus aligned with the strategic direction of the organization.
Working closely with the Executive Manager Environment, the Sustainability Manager is responsible for leading and managing a range of programs and services, including:
* Waste Management and Education Programmes.
* Sustainability Strategy Development.
* Environment and Land Use Planning Services.
* Emergency Preparedness and Response Initiatives.
* Capital Projects Coordination.
* Outdoor Workforce Management, focusing on lake maintenance, irrigation and urban amenity enhancement.
About You
To be considered for this opportunity, you will possess:
* Tertiary qualifications in Environmental Management or a related field, such as environmental science or sustainability studies.
* A minimum of three years' relevant work experience in waste management, land conservation and/or environment management.
* Demonstrated experience in leading and managing multidisciplinary teams, projects and programs, with a proven track record of success.
* Project and contract management skills, including experience with tender processes and negotiation.
* Ability to prepare operational and strategic management plans, with strong reporting and implementation skills.
* Leadership skills, with the ability to work across an organization and facilitate community engagement activities.
* Experience in managing budgets and resources, ensuring a highly effective customer-centric service team.
* Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information in an easy-to-understand format.
* A positive attitude towards workplace safety, with a strong commitment to risk management.
* A valid driver's licence and ability to pass pre-employment checks, including medical and criminal history assessments.