Senior Sustainability and Resilience Officer
Job No:
SSC****
Location:
Sutherland Shire
Help build asustainable andresilient future for our community and environment
Lead the development, implementation and continuous improvement of sustainability and resilience strategies, policies and programs.
Drive sustainability and resilience outcomes with a focus on organisational and community electrification.
Build and maintain effective relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders.
About Us
Sutherland Shire Council is dedicated to creating a sustainable, liveable, and resilient community. Our Urban Futures team is at the forefront of this mission, ensuring the effective delivery of strategies, policies and projects that align with our commitment to sustainability and resilience.
We value innovation and collaboration, working closely with community groups and stakeholders to promote a greener future for our organisation and our residents.
About The Role
We're seeking a motivated Senior Sustainability and Resilience Officer to deliver meaningful sustainability and resilience outcomes for Council and the community. You will drive the development and implementation of key strategies, polices and projects, including the Climate, Resilience, Biodiversity, Tree & Bushland strategies, the Electric Vehicle Position Paper, and broader urban futures planning.
Key responsibilities of this role include:
Implement the content in the Climate, Resilience, Biodiversity, Tree & Bushland strategies, and the Electric Vehicle Position Paper.
Prepare and present high-quality reports, business cases, briefings and recommendations for Executive Leadership, Council and external stakeholders.
Drive the integration of sustainability, net zero and resilience principles across Council's planning, operations, asset management, infrastructure delivery and capital works programs.
Develop and maintain productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Provide expert strategic advice on local government sustainability and resilience opportunities, risks and priorities.
Design and facilitate community consultation processes, workshops and engagement initiatives.




Support and empower Urban Futures staff through technical advice, knowledge sharing, guidance, and project collaboration.
This role requires connecting stakeholders, building trust, and embedding sustainability and resilience outcomes within Council's governance and operations. Your work will deliver tangible community benefits and help shape the future of sustainability and resilience in the Sutherland Shire.
Who We're Looking For
The ideal candidate will possess:
Tertiary qualifications in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Science, Social Science, Geography, Business, Management, or an equivalent discipline relevant to the role.
Demonstrated experience leading and delivering complex sustainability, resilience and climate-related strategies, projects and programs.
Highly developed analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to build capability and foster collaboration.
Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively, exercising sound judgement, initiative and strategic thinking.
A current Working with Children Check and Class C Driver Licence are required.
The successful applicant will demonstrate the ability to engage effectively with various stakeholders, contribute to cross-discipline projects, and identify opportunities for innovation in sustainability practises.
Join our Team and Grow with Us!
Sunday 13 September *******:59pm
Interviews will be facilitated within 2 weeks of the closing date
Hours of work: PermanentFull Time. You will have the option of a 19 day month through Council's flex system.
To benefit your wellbeing you will have access to fitness passport, employee assistance program, annual flu shots, health and wellbeing programme and novated lease options.




Suitable candidates are subject to pre-employment screening which includes Reference Checks, Work Rights Verification, Identity and Functional/Medical History Checks, and will also include a Criminal History, Qualification and Working with Children Check. Employment is subject to clearance of all these checks.
Reach out to Karen Jones Sustainability and Resilience Team Leader for any job specific enquiries.
Alison Wady Talent Acquisition Business Partner, can assist with any recruitment related enquiries.
Council is a Child Protected Organisation and is committed to ensuring the NSW Government's Child Safe Standards are incorporated in our procedures, practices, programs, and events.
About Us
Sutherland Shire is a unique area in greater Sydney. Boasting iconic beaches, stunning coastline, vibrant town centers, and incredible national parks. All just 26 km from the CBD. As one of the largest Councils in NSW, we're home to a growing and connected community of more than 230,000 people.
Watch the video to hear from our people about the wide range of projects we're delivering for our community.It's a great time to join our team and do work that matters..
Sutherland Shire Council (Council) adheres to The Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act **** NSW when collecting, using and storing your personal information, and is committed to ensuring the privacy of your personal information. Council is collecting your personal information as part of the recruitment and selection process and advises your application will be hosted by an external service provider under contract by Council.By proceeding with your application, you acknowledge your personal information will be hosted by Councils' external service provider until such time as you notify otherwise.
Due to the permanent nature of the position, applicants must hold an Australian/New Zealand citizenship or Australian permanent residency and have unlimited and unrestricted working rights.
Should you be successful you will be required to undertake a current police check and provide a valid working with children check. Do you agree to proceed?
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📌 Senior Sustainability And Resilience Officer (Sydney)
🏢 Sutherland Shire Council
📍 Sydney