Senior Sustainability and Climate Change Officer

Senior Sustainability and Climate Change Officer

Salary Range Band 7 from $115,229 to $128,947 plus 12% super

Full time, 12-month fixed-term position, parental leave backfill

We are a diverse & inclusive council based in St Kilda with a positive culture and flexible working arrangements possible

About City of Port Phillip

We are a vibrant and diverse inner-city council stretching 20kms from South to Port Melbourne along the stunning bay beaches down to Elwood and out to St Kilda East with around 1000 people who all work together to deliver more than 100 programs and services to our engaged community of residents, businesses and visitors. What does that mean? Think, childcare, libraries, parks, recreation, waste rubbish collection, road maintenance, family and youth services, property & assets, city planning & development, customer experience, digital technology, governance, people, culture and safety, and of course South Melbourne Market City of Port Phillip has zero tolerance for child abuse and is a committed Child Safe organisation.

What’s the role all about

The Sustainability and Climate Change team lead the organisation’s environmental sustainability approach, collaborating with the community, government and other stakeholders to deliver programs and services which set our city up for a more sustainable and climate resilient future. We take an evidence-based approach to drive the organisation’s climate change mitigation and adaptation response and support the organisation and the community to decarbonise and be more resilient.

Ideally this role would suit a pro-active,



solutions-focused professional with extensive experience developing and delivering climate adaptation and mitigation work.

We have a passionate and driven team who all work together to deliver outcomes that positively benefit our community.

What you might do

Drive action to facilitate results

Use your expert knowledge of climate risk and decarbonisation practices to influence change

Coordinate projects using both a technical and strategic mindset

Build and maintain strong collaborative relationships internally and externally

Who we are looking for

Expert knowledge of decarbonisation practices as well as a sound understanding of climate change-related risk, adaptation and mitigation approaches.

Experience in working collaboratively as a connector, influencer and driver of change, you will combine a strategic mindset with technical insight.

Your action-focused and results-driven approach and passion for sustainability will help you build and maintain collaborative relationships internally and externally to implement action for real change.

Tertiary degree in sustainability, climate change, social science, behaviour change or similar discipline.

Our work environment

We love what we do and are all proud to work at the City of Port Phillip. Yes, we are local council, and we are welcoming, health conscious, diverse and inclusive.



Our Main location at the iconic St Kilda Town Hall offers a heritage and modern open plan hub to work from where people can collaborate and develop both professionally and personally whilst planning and delivering a range of important services and programs to the community.

Proudly as one we all work together, and grow together, thinking creatively and strategically with courage, integrity, and accountability to put our community first.

What’s in it for you

We offer a hybrid working model with our core setup being 50-60% in the office depending on team requirements and welcome further conversation to meet your working style and needs

Be supported and empowered to be your best by a passionate leadership team that encourages collaboration and innovation

Discounted fitness membership with access to over 260+ gyms, pools, group classes and facilities across Melbourne for you and your family

Our work hubs are located close to our very own Child Care centres making accessing childcare a breeze

Career development opportunities within your team and/or across council plus a great study assistance allowance of up to $4000 per year per person and 6 hours per week study leave (on approved courses only)

Versatile working conditions, an active social club, supportive health and wellbeing program, and a well- regarded Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Our very own Pride Network, that helps create an environment where each and every person can feel safe, welcomed, seen, and supported to bring their whole selves to work

20 weeks paid parental leave and our pioneering 24 weeks paid leave for single parents

Access to novated leasing and salary sacrificed technology

Security Requirements and Professional Obligations

📌 Senior Sustainability and Climate Change Officer (St Kilda)
🏢 City of Port Phillip
📍 St Kilda