Director - Climate Change and Sustainability Division - [Archived Advertisement]

Senior Officer Grade B

Salary Range: $142,329 - $159,780 (PN: 58367, several)

Climate Change, Energy and Water is seeking to employ a Director within our Program Delivery Division.

The Climate Change and Sustainability Division ensures the ACT remains a national and global leader in addressing climate change and promoting sustainable energy supply and use. Through policies and programs including active engagement with the community, we seek to reduce energy use, support renewable energy, promote environmentally sound transport choices, reduce waste and improve its management, improve information on climate change and increase resilience to our changing climate. These activities occur in all sectors including government, non-government, business, community, and households, and contribute to Canberra’s growth as a dynamic, sustainable, and prosperous city.

This is a unique opportunity to work on world leading, cutting edge innovations and contribute to policies and programs which are helping to solve the global climate emergency which requires urgent, significant, ongoing, and unprecedented action. It provides interesting and fulfilling work in a government environment where you can see the impact you have on the Canberra community.

The advertised position will lead the Sustainable Household and Vulnerable Household Schemes which provide Canberrans, including low income households with access to zero-interest loans/rebates to live more comfortably, reduce emissions and their energy costs.

This recruitment process will be used to fill the temporary (with the possibility of permanently) role of Director, Water Efficiency Programs which will undertake design and planning work to improve the ACT’s drought and climate resilience and support the ACT’s long term water security.

Notes: A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months. The successful applicant may be selected based on application only. Opportunities for flexible working options could include hybrid working, being a combination of working from home, designated office based and FlexiSpace working locations across the ACT, part-time hours, job-sharing, flexible start, and finish times.

How to Apply: For further information, please visit www.jobs.act.gov.au

Contact Officer: Emma Humphreys (02) 6207 5532 Emma.Humphreys@act.gov.au

Applications Close: 16 July 2024