At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a passionate team to drive environmental and sustainability initiatives that impact our community.
- Company: Join Baw Baw Shire Council, a vibrant workplace dedicated to making a difference.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible work options, professional development, and a rostered day off every four weeks.
- Other info: Be part of a diverse team in one of Victoria's fastest-growing municipalities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on sustainability while developing your leadership skills in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Tertiary qualification in environmental science or related field and strong team leadership experience.
The predicted salary is between 94500 - 115500 $ per year.
- Band 7: $108,648 to $121,577 + superannuation + monthly RDO
- Permanent, full-time position
- Unique opportunity to lead a high-performing team and deliver key environment and sustainability initiatives that make a real difference to our community.
Are you passionate about protecting the environment and driving sustainability outcomes for communities?
Join Baw Baw Shire Council in this leadership role and help shape a more sustainable future for our region.
About Baw Baw Shire Council
A Baw Baw Shire Council career goes beyond business as usual.
You'll find exciting development pathways rich in opportunity.
Our thriving and engaged culture-first workplace is built on the passion and talent of people who proudly deliver vital services and exciting projects to a community they care about.
Our organisation comprises of a multicultural workplace of around 400 full-time, part-time and casual employees, all benefiting from great flexibility, work/life sway, study support, health and wellbeing initiatives and ongoing learning and development programs.
At Baw Baw Shire Council, we invite our people to tackle projects that keep them inspired.
We encourage the exploration of new ideas.
We support the enhancement of building on current skills and developing new ones.
Located adjacent to Melbourne, Baw Baw Shire is one of Victoria's fastest growing municipalities with freeway and V/Line access into Melbourne's CBD and suburbs.
This allows easy access to training, seminars and conferences in the city, without diminishing the direct impact that comes from working within a close-knit rural community.
To learn more visit www. bawbawshire. vic. gov. au
About the Role
As the Coordinator Environment, you will lead a dedicated Environment and Sustainability team, delivering strategic programs, environmental initiatives and climate change responses.
You will provide specialist advice across Council, oversee environmental performance reporting, manage budgets and contracts, and build strong partnerships with community, industry and government stakeholders.
This is an exciting opportunity for an environmental professional who is passionate about making a lasting impact through strong leadership, strategic thinking and practical environmental outcomes.
About the Successful Candidate
To be successful in this role, you will bring
- Tertiary qualification in environmental science, ecology, sustainability, natural resource management or a related field.
- Strong experience leading teams and delivering environmental or sustainability programs.
- Strong stakeholder engagement, project management and communication skills.
- Knowledge of environmental legislation, policy and contemporary practice.
- Experience with strategic planning, budgeting, reporting and governance.
- Why you'll love working at Baw Baw Shire
We believe in fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued. We support diversity and encourage applications from persons of all backgrounds.
- Hybrid work is the norm here at Baw Baw for roles that can support it.
- Flexible work options, Baw Baw is committed to work-life balance.
- Learning and development opportunities through professional development programs.
- Access to rostered day off every four weeks (when working full time)
- Career development opportunities.
- Study/development assistance.
- Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
- A thriving Social Club.
- Close to Public transport.
- Ample free parking nearby.
Baw Baw Shire Council is an equal opportunity employer and works in the interest of the safety of children and young people. Our recruitment processes reflect this commitment.
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