• Temporary (2 years Fixed Term)
• Full Time position
• Salary Band 7 $108,024 - $120,887 + Superannuation 
• Glen Waverley location, flexible working arrangements 
• Applications close 31 October 2024 

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 Department provides a range of services which support our community in providing a sustainable, healthy, and clean municipality. The Sustainability team work within the Sustainable Monash Department to maximise our resource recovery, and support the community and Council to adapt to a changing climate through sustainable practices and education.

About the Position

A fantastic opportunity to champion and facilitate projects that conserve water, achieve improved stormwater capture and water quality across the municipality, as well as supporting greening projects through Water Sensitive Urban Design (WSUD).

The role will build capacity across all levels of Council in support of Water Sensitive Urban Design (WSUD) principles; and build capacity of officers to embed WSUD in design, planning, construction, assets and maintenance.

The role provides specialist professional oversight of the development and construction of WSUD on Council projects; and provides specialist professional advice to the statutory planning team to achieve best practice WSUD and stormwater planning provisions on larger developments. It will also provide advice on significant external projects that have an impact on WSUD in the City of Monash. 

Skills and Experience

• Demonstrated knowledge of best practice approaches to Water Sensitive Urban Design (WSUD), including but not limited to embedding WSUD in Council projects, and providing advice to internal and external stakeholders
• Demonstrated project management skills and experience in coordinating and delivering major capital works projects
• A high level of self-motivation, problem solving, and analytical skills
• Ability in managing time, setting priorities, achieving goals, and meeting deadlines
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations, policies, and current industry practice relating to WSUD 
• Effective communication and engagement skills enabling effective collaboration with others

Requirements

• Tertiary qualification in Civil/Environmental/Sustainability Engineering, Environmental Science, Project Management or lesser qualification(s) but holding extensive and diverse relevant professional experience in the subject matter, or, lesser qualification(s) with 4-years + specialist experience
• 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 Thursday 31 October 2024 

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.