Advertised Positions

• Temporary Part Time position, 0.4FTE (2 days per week) until June 2025
• Salary Band 6A $96,200.82 
• Glen Waverley location
• Wednesday 19 February 2025

City of Monash is a dynamic organisation committed to providing excellence in service delivery. Located in the eastern region, Monash is a cosmopolitan and culturally diverse city, close to the demographic centre of Melbourne.

The Sustainable Monash team take pride in keeping Monash clean and tidy, maximising our resource recovery, and supporting the community and Council to adapt to a changing climate through sustainable practices and education.

About the Position

An exciting opportunity to gain experience and contribute to a high-performing Sustainability Team. This role supports the delivery of high-quality sustainability programs, projects, and services which address the seven key priorities of Monash’s Environmental Sustainability Strategy 2026-2026. 

Skills and Experience

• Tertiary qualifications in environmental management, sustainability, or related field.
• Good understanding of the complex environmental sustainability issues within a Local Government context and proven ability to develop innovative solutions.
• Well-developed written communication skills in order to produce material designed to meet the needs of diverse audiences, including preparation of newsletters.
• Well-developed verbal communication skills, including demonstrated ability to liaise and negotiate at all levels within the organisation and externally with a diverse range of stakeholders; including the ability to make public presentations.
• Ability to gain cooperation and/or assistance from, consult, liaise, negotiate effectively, impartially and successfully with peers, contractors, consultants, customers and other professionals internal or external for the development or review of environmental issues.
• A high level of self-motivation, setting priorities, achieving goals, managing time across numerous projects and meeting deadlines

Requirements

• Tertiary qualifications in environmental management, sustainability, or related field.
• Employee Working with Children’s Check 
• Satisfactory National Police Check; and
• Other pre-employment checks may be required depending on the role requirements.

Benefits

As a City of Monash employee, your personal and professional development is a key focus for us. You will have access to:

• Supportive and experienced leaders that care for your development and wellbeing
• Vibrant health and well-being programs
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
• Flexible working arrangements
• Training and development opportunities
• Discounted gym memberships at our Active Monash Recreation Centres

Apply for this amazing opportunity

Please submit your CV with a cover letter outlining your experience and how it relates to the role.

Applications close Wednesday 19 February 2025 at 11:55PM. 

If you would like to discuss this role further or you have any enquiries, please contact Claire Brace on 9518 3026 or at Claire.Brace@monash.vic.gov.au.  

Monash Council is committed to be a flexible, safe, equal and inclusive workplace where we embrace and support diversity.

As an Equal Opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people who are from different backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people of any age, race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation and cultural background. If you have a reasonable adjustment, support or access requirement, we encourage you to let us know through your application or email peopleadvisory@monash.vic.gov.au

We are also committed to being a Child Safe organisation and have zero tolerance to child abuse.