Sustainability Officer
Permanent Part time - 0.63 FTE
Level 4 /Leve 5, $72,939 - $84,383.74 per annum, pro rata (depending on experience and qualifications)
About the Town
The Town of Bassendean is a small local government that sits along the Derbarl
Yerrigan on the traditional lands of the Whadjuk Noongar people. We employ around 150 staff in diverse teams of dedicated people who are committed to delivering a wide range of services to our community. The Town maintains strong connections to our residents and drives positive change. We strive to build a strong, liveable community for now and for the future. Although we are small in size, we are big in heart, connectedness and collaboration.
About the Team
The Town’s Sustainability and Environment unit develops, manages and implements plans to reduce and effectively manage waste, improve the natural environment and provide leadership in sustainable practices and climate action. We achieve this through active consultation, innovative approaches and evidence-based methods.
About the role
The Town is seeking a permanent part time Sustainability Officer who will play a key role in facilitating the delivery of sustainability strategies, projects and initiatives for Town operations and the community.
The role will effectively collaborate with stakeholders in identifying strategic priorities and targets for environmental sustainability.
The position will work on strategic, operational and administration duties under the direction of Executive Manager Sustainability and Environment
About You
The successful candidate will have:
- Experience in sustainability, resource/ environmental management or a similar field (essential)
- Computer literacy skills, with the ability to undertake electronic data analysis
and reporting (essential) - Excellent communication skills and the ability to work with stakeholders (essential)
- Current ‘C’ Class Drivers Licence (essential)
- Possession of, or progress towards tertiary qualifications in Environmental
Science, Sustainable Development or related discipline (Desirable) - Experience in development, implementation and review of sustainability targets and strategies (Desirable)
All Town of Bassendean staff demonstrate our corporate values of community, respect, connection, adaptability and accountability.
Salary and Benefits
This Permanent part time position attracts a salary of $72,939 - $84,383.74 per annum, pro rata plus superannuation.
The Town also offers up to 5% additional superannuation (conditions apply), free parking, ongoing training and professional development, and up to two additional leave days per calendar year.
Working Hours
The position is a permanent part-time position, 48 hours per fortnight with required days and hours as: Tuesday (8 hours) and any combination of hours from Wednesday to Friday.
The Town of Bassendean supports employees having access to flexible working arrangements to help them manage work and life responsibilities. As flexibility means different things to different people, the Town has a range of flexibility options that may be negotiated.
Would you like to know more?
Further information is available in the Employment Information Pack.
For position related queries please contact Nicole Davey, Executive Manager Sustainability and Environment at nicole.davey@bassendean.wa.gov.au, ph: 0498 466 706.
Application close date: Monday 1 July 2024 at 11:30PM
Cameron Woods
Chief Executive Officer
The Town of Bassendean is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing a safe and inclusive workplace that is reflective of our diverse society. We are one team – collectively our differences strengthen our organisation and deliver great local government to our community. Applications are encouraged from suitably qualified candidates from all backgrounds and people living with disability.
PLEASE NOTE: APPLICATIONS CAN ONLY BE ACCEPTED FROM CANDIDATES WHO HAVE THE RELEVANT WORKING RIGHTS TO FILL THIS POSITION.