Deliver key Net Zero initiatives to our local community
Permanent, Full-time opportunity with Part-time hours considered
35 hour working week with flexible working arrangements

City of Newcastle is looking for an experienced Climate Change and Sustainability Program Lead to deliver community and business engagement programs and projects that support the transition of the Newcastle LGA to net zero emissions.

As the Climate Change and Sustainability Program Lead you will have the opportunity to foster successful partnerships to drive action that supports the Newcastle LGA's transition to net zero by providing technical input, leadership, and internal and external stakeholder engagement.

You will apply your experience and expertise in designing, implementing, and evaluating community and business engagement programs and projects that deliver benefit to the organisation and drive improved community and sustainability outcomes, with appropriate consideration of economic, social, environmental and technical aspects, achieved through specialist input, leadership and internal and external stakeholder engagement

Find out more about your new career by viewing the position description here.

Why join CN?

35-hour working week with flexible/hybrid work arrangements/model as well as an optional 9-day fortnight
4 weeks of annual leave, 3 weeks of personal leave plus 2 additional paid public holidays
17.5% annual leave loading yearly payment
Paid parental leave for primary carers
Industry leading employment conditions
Corporate Fitness program from as little as $12.90 per week
Access to a range of exclusive CN employee benefits programs including Novated Lease options as well as access to reward and recognition vouchers
Annual performance development plans and ongoing training and development opportunities
Leading the CN Way leadership program
Inclusion, Diversity & Equity (IDE) employee networks and initiatives
Access to Health & Wellbeing programs including an Onsite Physiotherapist, Yoga and Mental Health Ambassador Groups

Life at CN

At CN, we value our employees, and their wellbeing takes priority. We encourage employees to make time for what's important and provide the benefits to enable a work life balance.

We are focused on making a real difference in our community and achieving our vision of creating a smart, liveable, and sustainable global city. We are proud to deliver services valued by our community.

We champion inclusion so that everyone is valued, and we encourage innovation and creativity. We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive workplace where different styles, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, encouraged, and respected.

People with diverse lived experiences (including but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians, people with diverse gender identities and sexualities, people from different cultural, racial, ethnic, religious and linguistic backgrounds, people with disability, carers, and veterans) are encouraged to apply.

Application Closing Date: Sunday 3 November 2024

Remuneration: $120,061.83 + 11.5% Superannuation per annum for a 35-hour week.

Contact: Heather Stevens - Climate Change & Sustainability Manager - 02 4974 2566

If you need any adjustments to be made to the recruitment process or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements, please contact recruit@ncc.nsw.gov.au for a confidential discussion.

You must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this job.

CN do not accept unsolicited resumes and we respectfully ask that recruitment agencies do not contact us at this stage.

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