Coordinator Climate Emergency and Environment

Doncaster East, Victoria
Contract
Posted: Today
Closes: 08 Aug
  • Full
    time Fixed Term 6-month Contract
  • Band
    8: Circa $132k + 12% Superannuation
  • Based
    in East Doncaster

Manningham Council proudly delivers over 100 different
services to our vibrant and diverse community. From parks and galleries to
shopping hubs and home care, it is our focus to ensure that Manningham remains
a liveable and harmonious place to reside, work and visit.

We’re constantly transforming our organisation to best
support the needs of our local community. And we are looking for a new game
changer to join the team. A high-performing individual who wants to shape
positive and inclusive outcomes for our community. You’ll have the opportunity
to take ownership of your work while developing and testing new ideas within a
culture of learning to deliver excellent outcomes for Manningham.

About the role

An exciting opportunity to utilise your professional skills
and passion for the environment in a role that has a focus on providing a high
level of strategic and operational management to our Climate Emergency and
Environment service area, including biodiversity, climate emergency action plan
delivery, education and awareness, sustainability, and capital works program
delivery.

  • Ensure
    the delivery of the organisation's commitment to actioning the declared
    climate emergency.
  • Delivery
    of strategic guidance and operational management for biodiversity and
    sustainability.
  • Delivery
    of community initiatives and programs to enhance the safety of the
    community and the sustainability of the environment.

Skills and experience

  • Tertiary
    qualified in a relevant field.
  • Highly
    experienced leader of a customer-focused team delivering integrated
    climate, sustainability, and biodiversity services to the community.
  • Able
    to develop and deliver work programs and systems that successfully deliver
    commitments in capital programming and actions associated with the adopted
    Climate Emergency Action Plan and meet the needs of the community
  • Flexible
    to respond to changing priorities and able to complete tasks within tight
    timeframes.
  • A
    problem solver, able to resolve complex operational and service delivery
    issues to meet the needs of internal and external stakeholders.
  • A
    negotiator, able to influence outcomes to achieve organisational
    objectives.
  • Knowledgeable
    in government and local government organisations.

Position
Description can be viewed below or is available on the job advertisement on the
Manningham careers’ section:
Job Vacancies

How to Apply

Click APPLY to submit your up-to-date CV
and cover letter addressing the key requirements of the role under the “Who are
you?’ section of the position description. For a confidential discussion,
please contact Helen Napier, Manager Sustainable Futures on 0417 629 598.

For all other enquiries regarding the recruitment process,
please visit http://www.manningham.vic.gov.au/work-for-us

Applications close on Friday 7 August 2026 at 5:00pm.

Council recognises the benefits of a diverse workforce
for its employees and customers.

To ensure equity of access to employment opportunities,
Council encourages applications from underrepresented groups including people
who are from an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people from
different ages, abilities, gender identities, sexual orientation and cultural
backgrounds.

Manningham Council have a number of policies and
practices to help support our staff, including a Working from Home policy,
flexible work practices and an IT infrastructure to support various
communication methods when working remotely.

If you require any additional support or adjustments
regarding interview arrangements, please advise the contact listed above in
advance.

Manningham Council is a child safe organisation and, as
such, applicants may be required to hold a Working with Children Check.

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