Description:
Permanent Full Time
Location: Morwell, Latrobe City
Band 5 Salary: $78,456.56 - $90,192.96 plus 11.5% superannuation
Department: Sustainability and Environment
Do you want to make an IMPACT?
About the Role
As the Sustainability Engagement Officer, you will prepare and implement the Sustainability and Environment teams annual Education and Events program.
This will involve developing and delivering tailored education programs for community groups, business, industry and schools with respect to sustainability, biodiversity and climate issues. The role will also involve liaising with community groups and committees.
About you:
The ideal candidate will have:
- Degree or diploma in Environmental Management/Education, Sustainability, Natural Resource Management, or other relevant field or lesser qualification with relevant experience and work skills.
- Relevant experience in developing and implementing public education programs.
- Developed communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage a variety of audiences.
- Capacity to build effective relationships, gaining cooperation and assistance from internal and external stakeholders.
- Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office programs and other computer programs.
- Successful applicants will be required to apply for and satisfactorily obtain a National Police Check and Working with Children's Check.
Go Further at Latrobe City Council
A career with us begins with a desire to empower and make positive change within our Latrobe City Community. At council you will get stuck into interesting work and experience growth as you see the impact you make unfold right in front of you.
Why work for us?
At Latrobe City Council we are an equal opportunity employer who invests heavily in our employees.
We offer a range of training and Personal Development opportunities including a structured Leadership Development Program and study assistance.
At LCC you will enjoy flexible working options including working from home, and we offer benefits such as salary packaging and access to our health and wellbeing programs.
We want you to join our team and provide the best services possible for a fast-growing in the heart of Gippsland.
Child Safe Organisation
Latrobe City Council has a zero tolerance to any form of child abuse and is committed to the safety, wellbeing, and empowerment of children. We create and maintain a child safe organisation where protecting children and preventing and responding to child abuse is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of all employees, volunteers and contractors. Our recruitment practices reflect this.
Diversity and Inclusion
At Latrobe City Council we value workforce diversity and inclusion, where individual uniqueness is embraced. We value diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, whilst providing high-quality services to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexuality.
At Latrobe City Council we are committed to providing positive employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and welcome employment applications from candidates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background. Council's Indigenous Employment Program is available to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent applicants and can be contacted at IndigenousEmployment@latrobe.vic.gov.au or by calling 1300 367 700.
We at Latrobe City Council strongly encourage people with disability and diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles. If we can assist you with any reasonable adjustments in order to submit your application for this role, please contact the Careers team via email at careers@latrobe.vic.gov.au noting your preferred method of communication and contact details and a member of the team will be in touch.
Latrobe City 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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