City of Ryde Council

Net Zero Officer

• Implementation of our net-zero emissions strategy operational and community targets
• Opportunity to work with a passionate team dedicated to improving city resilience and environmental sustainability
• Enjoy a rostered day off approximately once every 3 weeks I Employer of Choice

About Us

City of Ryde, just 12 kilometres from Sydney CBD, is a place of unique lifestyle and opportunity. It is home to an engaged and culturally diverse community of around 130,000 people, and a strong and growing Smart City economy including more than 13,000 local businesses, Macquarie Park, world-class hospitals, and a leading university. All balanced with beautiful bushland, riverfront parks, open spaces, and sport facilities.

Our council delivers a broad range of services, projects, programs, and events. We are actively committed to innovation, sustainability, resilience and providing exceptional customer experiences, and this relies on attracting and keeping great people. We are a recognised Employer of Choice (Australian Business Awards 2022) and offer a range of benefits, including flexible work arrangements, health and wellbeing programs, a learning and development program including study support, and a reward and recognition program.

About the Role

As part of our dedication to reducing carbon emissions and transitioning towards a net-zero future, we are seeking a dynamic and passionate individual to join our team as a Net Zero Officer.

About You

As a confident lead, you will play a pivotal role in driving our organisation's efforts to achieve net zero targets for both Council operations and community. Collaborating closely with a multitude of stakeholders and external partners, you will develop and drive implementation of programs and initiatives aimed at reducing our carbon emissions across Ryde towards achieving our net-zero emissions goals. 

In addition, you will also have

• Experience working directly within the environmental sustainability or climate change sector
• Self motivated and delivery focused, with strong project management skills
• Design and delivery of corporate and community programs to minimise emissions and risk to Council and Community.
• Ability to research and communicate, complex ideas for a variety of stakeholder groups with different levels of understanding
• Collaborate and drive outcomes of the Net Zero Pathway with cross-functional teams
• Ability to prepare reports, submissions, and briefing papers on a wide variety of technical topics.
• Research and analytical skills for developing and updating policy and development of key procedural documents.
• Current NSW Class C drivers’ licence

Your commencing annual salary will range from $83,901 to $96,179.41 + superannuation, dependent on your experience and qualifications.

Culture & Benefits

• Commitment to providing opportunities for work/life balance
• Hybrid working from home and office arrangements available
• Flexibility regarding start and finish times to suit your lifestyle
• Work 37.5 hours and enjoy a rostered day off approx. every 3 weeks
• Long service leave after 5 years, then accrued monthly 
• 18 weeks paid parental leave (for eligible employees)
• 3 extra grant days at Christmas to ensure you have time to enjoy the holiday 
• Annual performance reviews and Award increases
• Opportunity to sign up as a fitness passport member
• Various health & well-being initiatives (i.e. flu vaccinations, skin checks, etc.)
• Free shuttle bus between the North Ryde Office and North Ryde Metro Station

How to apply

We have a two-stage interview process. The first stage of the interview process is the completion of online questions. Please ensure you give full answers, showcasing your abilities and experience. Your answers, in conjunction with your resume, will determine if you are invited to an interview. 

Please note you do not need a “password” to use our on-line application system, however you have the option save and return to your application prior to the closing date. In addition to answering the online questions, this position requires you to attach your Resume to complete the application process.  Please note, you are not required to submit a cover letter or a statement addressing selection criteria. 

Closing Date: Sunday 1 December 2024, 11:30pm 

If you would like to know more, please see the position description, or contact Adriana Genova on 0468 620 575 for a confidential discussion.

City of Ryde is committed to Equal Employment and Child Safety