Coordinator Sustainability Engagement

Job Overview

Hume City Council, located in Broadmeadows, Victoria, is seeking a full-time Coordinator Sustainability Engagement on an 18-month fixed-term contract. The role involves leading the Sustainability Engagement team to enhance environmental and sustainability initiatives within this rapidly growing and culturally rich community.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and nurture the Sustainability Engagement team to foster a collaborative and innovative workplace atmosphere.
• Develop and maintain a team culture that recognises diverse skills, encourages proactive participation in team discussions, keeps members informed on relevant matters, and promotes sharing of best practices.
• Coordinate the creation, execution, assessment, and revision of sustainability-related strategies and policies, including the Live Green Plan and Land & Biodiversity Plan.
• Guide and evaluate major sustainability projects such as the Rural Engagement Program, Gardens for Wildlife, Schools Sustainability Engagement, and Enviro Champions.
• Conduct research and prepare comprehensive reports on complex environmental sustainability topics, offering recommendations where appropriate.
• Provide expert technical advice across the organisation to ensure alignment with government strategies, policies, and sustainability objectives.
• Support community groups and individuals in Hume to effectively address environmental sustainability challenges.
• Oversee behaviour change initiatives aimed at empowering the community to adopt sustainable living practices.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Tertiary qualification in a relevant domain or significant equivalent experience.
• Possession of a current driver’s license.
• Strong knowledge of environmental policy frameworks and related government legislation.
• Deep understanding of local government challenges and opportunities in sustainability.
• Proven leadership capabilities fostering positive, collaborative, and high-performing teams.
• Extensive experience in developing, implementing, and evaluating sustainability policies, strategies, and programs.
• Expertise in sustainability practices, including behaviour change methods, capacity-building, biodiversity conservation, and cultural heritage preservation.
• Competence in financial, people, and project management.
• Excellent communication skills tailored to diverse audiences.

Why Work with Hume City Council?

Hume City Council emphasizes an inclusive and supportive work environment anchored in strong values such as continuous improvement, teamwork, accountability, and community focus. Employees receive a competitive salary, access to professional growth opportunities, and a culture committed to equity and diversity.

Additional Information

This role is a child safe position and promotes equal opportunity employment, encouraging applications from all ages, people with disabilities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQA+ individuals, and those from diverse cultural backgrounds. Candidates will be subjected to background clearances including reference, Working with Children, and criminal record checks. Recruitment is progressive, and the position may close once sufficient qualified applications are received. For further inquiries, contact the council by email.