Head of Environment and Sustainability
Core
Provide strategic and operational leadership for environmental planning, sustainability, compliance, waste, and resource recovery to shape the environmental future of a local government.
Role type
Senior IC Head of Environment and Sustainability
Builds
Environmental strategies, compliance programs, community engagement initiatives, and resource recovery plans
Domain
Public sector / Environmental management
Required skills
Environmental management leadership, sustainability strategy, carbon management, circular economy principles, regulatory compliance, stakeholder engagement, team leadership, project management, financial management, procurement
Preferred skills
Strategic planning, risk management, community relations, funding acquisition
Technologies
N/A
Responsibilities
Lead the Environment and Sustainability function; Drive carbon management and circular economy initiatives; Develop long-term environmental strategies; Advise Executive leadership and Council; Build relationships with government agencies and community groups; Mentor and develop a multidisciplinary team; Identify funding opportunities and partnerships; Monitor emerging legislation and regulatory requirements; Lead community engagement programs
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC