Sustainability Officer

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

We manage a unique and diverse range of assets, including heritage-listed commercial buildings, award-winning libraries, and operationally critical depots. Our portfolio includes over 1,500 property interests worth $2.7 billion, covering assets such as building properties, footway agreements, vacant land, and road interests. The Infrastructure & Sustainability team within Property Services drives sustainability initiatives within the City's property portfolio. The team collaborates with a range of stakeholders across the organisation to implement water and energy efficiency measures, coordinate the net zero framework for City operations, guide project teams to ensure sustainability outcomes are embedded into their project outcomes, and help drive progress toward the City's operational sustainability targets.

Learn more about property services careers, and join the team dedicated to creating spaces that drive positive change for our communities.

As the Sustainability Officer, you’ll:

• support the Infrastructure & Sustainability team to deliver net zero projects within the City of Sydney's property portfolio
• utilise various data sources to identify energy efficiency opportunities, validate asset data records and track sustainability outcomes and payback periods of these opportunities
• effectively engage diverse stakeholders to implement energy efficiency improvements and electrification of assets within buildings.
   

We’re looking for someone with:

• 2-4 years of experience post-qualification in engineering or demonstrated experience in energy efficiency projects, particularly in building systems
• a solid understanding of electrification technologies and their application in sustainable building projects
• strong problem-solving skills to identify and implement energy efficiency opportunities
• excellent teamwork abilities, with experience collaborating with diverse stakeholders to deliver successful sustainability outcomes
• a passion for driving sustainability initiatives, with a focus on improving energy performance in buildings.

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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, Wednesday 27 November 2024 

For more information, contact Amy Dennis, Sustainability Project Manager on 02 9265 9866. 

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. 

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