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Reference Number 12936
Position Title Sustainability Officer
Employment Type Jobs Share Arrangement
Location Spence Street
Minimum Award/Classification QLGO-Lev 4.1 - 36.25 h/w 
Maximum Award/Classification QLGO-Lev 4.4 - 36.25 h/w 
Roster Pattern Part-Time 
Position Summary

Sustainability Officer

Position Status: Part-Time Temporary / Job Share Position

Term: 6-months, with the possibility of an additonal 6-month extension

Hours / Days of Duty:  2 Days / 14.5 hours per week (Tuesday, Wednesday or Wednesday / Thursday negotiable) 

Reference Number: 12936
Salary Range: $71,757.43 - $76,644.01 pro-rata per annum
Location: 119 - 145 Spence Street, Cairns Queensland
Close Date:  Monday, 2 September 2019 

Don't miss your opportunity to snap up this fantastic role with our Strategic Planning & Sustainability team!

Enjoy working in a dynamic and cohesive team on rewarding projects delivering corporate and local sustainability outcomes. 

In this role you will have diverse opportunities to apply your creative flair to community engagement initiatives and strategic eye to further develop sustainability programs, ensuring no two days are the same. The Sustainability Officer role is also responsible for providing specialist advice, organisational reporting and project management to support the achievement of the goals set out in the corporate plan and Council’s commitment to reduce single-use plastics. 

Council offers the following benefits, including 5 weeks annual leave (pro-rata), up to 12% contribution to superannuation, health and well-being programs and access to a subsidised fitness membership.

Qualifications and experience required are:

  • Degree qualification in a relevant discipline;
  • Demonstrated experience relevant to the position;
  • Current Drivers Licence;
  • Excellent attention to detail and highly organised;
  • Demonstrated experience in the development of education or marketing resources;
  • Proven experience in project management and community engagement;
  • Highly developed research and report writing, presentation and negotiation skills;
  • Excellent presentation skills with a proven ability to effectively communicate information to a broad range of audience;
  • High level of initiative with the ability to work autonomously and positively contribute as a team member.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships with stakeholders at all levels to achieve desired outcomes. 

For a full listing of the key duties and responsibilities and full selection criteria please download a copy of the information kit.

How to Apply:

Your application must be submitted online and must consist of the following:

  • Cover Letter addressing the three main elements as detailed in the full selection criteria.
  • Copy of your Resume.

Applications not addressing the full selection criteria will not be accepted.

Pre-Employment Assessment: 

As part of the selection process applicants may be required to undertake some or all of the following pre‑employment assessments / checks:-  

  • Pre‑employment medical, which will include a functional capacity assessment and drug and alcohol test.
  • National police / criminal history check.
  • Practical Assessment
  • Numeracy and Literacy Assessment
  • Computer Skills Assessment
  • Qualification / Licence Verification
  • Working with Children & Young People (Blue Card) Verification
  • Right to Work in Australia Check
  • Directorship Check

Employment Eligibility:

To be eligible to apply for a position at Cairns Regional Council, you must fulfil one of the following criteria:-

  • Permanent resident of Australia
  • Australian Citizen
  • New Zealand Citizen
  • Entitlement to work visa
Selection Criteria Essential: Do you have a current and valid C Class Drivers' Licence or above?
Essential: Do you have demonstrated experience in the development of education or marketing resources?
Essential: Do you have highly developed research and report writing, presentation and negotiation skills?
Contact Person Cairns Regional Council Recruitment Team
Contact Number (07) 4044 3310
Contact Email jobs@cairns.qld.gov.au
Closing Date 02/09/2019
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Please ensure your application is added before this time as we do not accept late applications.