Overview
Casual Peer Reviewer - Climate Vulnerability Project (Grant Support) role at Moonee Valley City Council.
Reference number: 10793
Closing date: Thursday 11th September, 5:00pm
Band 7 position, plus 12% superannuation (commensurate with experience). Become part of Council's Community and Corporate Planning department.
The Opportunity
To provide independent and subject matter expertise through a peer review of the draft Climate Vulnerability Assessment Report and associated materials developed under a grant-funded project.
Responsibilities
Peer Review of Report Content
Review the draft Climate Vulnerability Assessment Report "Climate Emergency Risks for Vulnerable Communities" for:
* Technical accuracy of spatial data interpretation and environmental indicators
* Clarity, consistency, and logical structure of report content
* Alignment with grant objectives and Council strategies
* Effectiveness of visual materials (maps, infographics, tables) in communicating findings
Constructive Feedback & Recommendations
* Provide structured, actionable feedback on report tone, structure and data presentation.
* Identify gaps or inconsistencies in analysis, interpretation, or literature references.
* Suggest enhancements to improve readability and accessibility for non-technical audiences.
Review of Supporting Materials
* Assess the relevance and quality of accompanying spatial products (e.g., maps, overlays).
* Ensure strong alignment between data analysis, conclusions, and literature.
* Confirm compliance with reporting expectations of the grant funding body.
Skills & Experience
* Tertiary qualifications in Environmental Science, Urban/Regional Planning, Geography, Public Policy, or related fields.
* Demonstrated experience in technical review, report editing, or subject matter peer review.
* Familiarity with spatial data products and principles of climate risk communication.
* Prior experience with grant-funded projects or local government settings is highly regarded.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted through the online system and should be in line with the Moonee Valley City Council Application Guide. Applications that do not meet these requirements may not be considered. Please ensure that your responses to the Key Selection Criteria (KSC) are provided in a separate document.
For further information, view the Position Description or contact Bahareh Motamed, Senior Coordinator Social Infrastructure Planning, at (03) 9243 8797.
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