Sustainability Engagement Coordinator

Caring for our city, creating a future for all

Our people are passionate about their communities and connected to their teams. They’re motivated by our genuine commitment to diversity and inclusion, and our clear, compelling plan for our global city: Sustainable Sydney 2030 – 2050 Continuing the Vision. 

Be part of a purpose-led organisation with care at its core. You’ll make a difference by acting in the best interests of our communities and city. Be better together with collaborative and inclusive partnerships. Embrace possibilities and be open to new ideas and creating bold solutions. 

About the role

Are you passionate about social equity, sustainability, and community engagement? We’re looking for a motivated professional to take on the role of Sustainability Engagement Coordinator - a position focused on supporting renters in apartment buildings to save money, improve energy efficiency, and benefit from the transition to a low-carbon future.

This role will play a key part in building stronger, more resilient strata communities by:

• coordinating access to support programs tailored for renters.
• collaborating with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• scaling the reach of trusted resources through strategic communication.
• establishing networks and advocating for systemic change to ensure renters share in the benefits of decarbonisation and climate resilience.

We’re looking for an experienced engagement professional who can:

• quickly gain an understanding of the challenges facing renters
• identify relevant support and programs
• build and manage relationships with key stakeholders to enable access to energy-efficient and climate-resilient homes
• align their work with the City’s updated Environmental Strategy and other related strategies.

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Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to this position, you must have Australian citizenship or hold permanent residency status with unrestricted working rights

This role has the option of a rostered day off each month, known as a 19-day month. 

The recommended applicant must complete a pre-employment health declaration and criminal history check.

Applications must be submitted online by 11:59pm, Tuesday 20th May

For more information, contact Julia Lipton, Manager Sustainability Programs at jlipton@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au

What we can offer you

You’ll work with passionate, welcoming and supportive people who care for our communities and create a future for all.

Flexible working

• 3 days of care and cultural leave each year for health and wellbeing activities, cultural and religious days or events of significance 
• Collaborative approach to flexible working
• City centre head office, with many public transport options.

Professional development

• Leadership and management development program
• Further education program providing reimbursement of course fees, and study and exam leave
• Opportunity to attend external courses and conferences
• Long service and employee recognition awards
• Employee assistance program offering free, confidential counselling

Supporting families

• 26 weeks paid parental leave and 6 weeks paid partner leave
• Paid and unpaid adoption and long-term fostering leave
• Paid superannuation for up to 52 weeks of parental leave
• Part-time and job-sharing options available
• Supportive return-to-work environment

Inclusive culture

• Recognised as an Inclusive Employer by the Diversity Council of Australia
• Active employee networks including City Women, City Pride, DiverseCity and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander network
• Recognised family inclusive workplace
• Veteran employment supporter

Find out why a career at the City of Sydney might be right for you.

How to apply

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds in a workplace as diverse as our communities. We’re passionate about gender balance, with an executive team two-thirds female and half of leadership roles held by women. 

All applicants, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, veterans and people of diverse sexualities and genders, are encouraged to join us. 

We’re a disability confident recruiter. If you identify as a person with disability and require support for your application or the recruitment process, contact us at recruitment@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au or 02 9265 9333. 

Select ‘apply now’ to submit your resume and selection criteria.