• Work for one of the most dynamic and diverse inner-city councils
• $96K - $108K + Super (Band 7)
• Maximum term position to June 2020
• Full time / Monthly RDO (part time hours will be considered)
• Job Ref: 17865

ABOUT MORELAND

Moreland City Council is located in the inner northern suburbs of Melbourne and is one of the most populous and culturally diverse municipalities. Located in Coburg, Moreland City Council is just 8km from the CBD and offers excellent public transport and cycling access for employees.

ABOUT THE ROLE 

Moreland City Council is offering a fantastic opportunity for a sustainability or planning professional to join our dynamic Environmentally Sustainable Development (ESD) Team and support Council's promotion of environmental sustainability across Moreland through implementation of local ESD planning policy and other environmental initiatives.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• To implement the Sustainable Design Assessment in the Planning Process (SDAPP) including design and development advice
• Develop and deliver supporting materials that achieve ESD in planning outcomes
• Work with the Planning Amendments team to develop version 2 of Moreland’s ESD Policy
• Represent Council organisational forums including Municipal Association of Victoria, Council Association for Sustainable Built Environment (CASBE) and Northern Alliance for Greenhouse Action (NAGA) as required
• Work with our capital works team to implement ESD on new building developments, infrastructure development and smaller refurbishments as required.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING  

• A tertiary qualification in Environmental Engineering, Sustainable Design or an allied discipline.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in application of relevant built environment legislation and guidelines including: 

- National Construction Code, Energy labelling and Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS) Scheme and Water Efficiency Labelling and Standards (WELS) Scheme    and Melbourne Water Stormwater Quality Offsets
- Relevant built environment rating tools including BESS, NatHERS, STORM, MUSIC, Green Star, First Rate.
- Development and implementation of environmental strategies, policies and programs including sustainable design and development.

• Ability to provide built form design advice for capital works projects and development applications
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills and the ability to present to and negotiate effectively with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders 

WHAT THIS ROLE CAN OFFER

• Diverse and stimulating senior role at a local council recognised for leadership in environmentally sustainable development
• Opportunity to work in collaboration with our ESD team, urban designers, capital works team, and planners to ensure great outcomes on residential, commercial and mixed-use development
• A real sense of work-life balance

For further information please contact Victoria Hart on 9240 2476.

Applications close: 5pm, 6 May 2019

To apply and obtain a position description please visit our website

Please note all applicants must apply online and no late applications will be accepted.

Moreland City Council is proudly diverse and an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community, people with disability, and people from every culture, gender and sexuality identity, age and ethnic background. Moreland City Council is committed to being a Child Safe organisation and has zero tolerance for child abuse.