Climate Resilience Officer

at  Surf Coast Shire Council

WHO WE ARE

The Surf Coast Shire is located in south-western Victoria, 1.5 hours from Melbourne, 20 minutes south of Geelong, and is the official start of the iconic Great Ocean Road. Our region spans the traditional lands of the Wadawurrung People, and the Gulidjan and Gadubanud Peoples of the Eastern Maar. We acknowledge them as the Traditional Owners of the land and we are committed to walking with them, and all First Nations people in our community, towards Reconciliation.
At Surf Coast Shire Council, we care about our people and our community, and we exist to support both to thrive. We are a region full of spectacular coastline, scenic rainforests, rural hinterland, and magnificent beaches. The Surf Coast is among the fastest growing regional municipalities in Victoria.
Our employees enjoy a supportive and connected culture, flexible work-life balance offering hybrid flexible working options, free staff onsite parking and much more.

YOUR NEW CAREER

We are looking for a positive and passionate changemaker to join Council’s Climate Action team. You will play a key role in driving organisational change to adapt to the changing climate, drive better environmental performance and help our community and environment to thrive. This position will help drive the integration of climate risk, resilience and sustainability considerations into Council’s strategies, services and infrastructure.

• A passion for working collaboratively to drive climate action and sustainability outcomes
• A good working knowledge of climate risk, adaptation and sustainability relevant to local government, and
• Exceptional ability to build relationships and collaborate with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders.