Aps Level 6 - Environmental Sustainability Coordinator

The Museum has an important opportunity for an Environmental Sustainability professional to join as the Environmental Sustainability Coordinator, providing an integrated program of activity to lead the Museum to carbon neutral status in its building and business practices by 2030.

This role has whole of organisation oversight of the implementation of the Museum’s Environmental Sustainability action plan 2023-2030. The plan commits the Museum to achieving its goals of carbon neutral certification, reducing the impact on the environment and engaging audiences with knowledge to promote a sustainable future.

The Museum’s Environmental Sustainability action plan shares the same ambitions as many of the United Nations Sustainability Development Goals, particularly those that relate to education, community, equity, climate action and partnerships.

What will the successful candidate bring to the role?

The successful candidate will bring an in-depth understanding of principles, practices and processes underpinning environmental sustainability, with particular focus on the objectives of both the federal and territory governments.

You will possess expertise and technical knowledge of embedding sustainable operations, programs and purchasing practices focusing on certification, reduction, minimisation and circularity and be able to work across the organisation to achieve objectives.

You will have a contemporary understanding of environmental sustainability data management for ongoing monitoring, reporting and evaluation of the Museum’s progress, and will continually review and take action on environmental impacts and risks with an eye to the continuous improvement of sustainability planning and practices.

Listening and taking account of the views of the Museum’s stakeholders, communities and audiences, you will ensure alignment with the action plan and community engagement to promote and improve our environmental sustainability work.

Selection criteria

• Demonstrated experience in environmental sustainability with a proven ability to deliver quality outcomes, including successful delivery of programs, and achieve results.
• Ability to work independently and ability to provide accurate and reliable specialist advice on environmental sustainability matters within the APS and in alignments with relevant legislative and policy frameworks.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders including demonstrated expertise in negotiating with influence to achieve outcomes.
• Demonstrated initiative and drive for professional growth, with proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.
• Proven ability to analyse and interpret data, creating reports and presentations tailored to a diverse range of audiences.
• An awareness and understanding of the issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples with the ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander individuals and communities.

Eligibility

To be eligible to apply for this vacancy, applicants must:

• be an Australian citizen
• undergo pre-employment checks, including a police record check
• hold or be eligible to hold a security clearance at the level specified

The National Museum of Australia is an equal employment opportunity workplace. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and those from culturally diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply for roles at the Museum.

RecruitAbility applies to this vacancy. Under RecruitAbility you will be invited to participate in further assessment activity for the vacancy if you choose to apply under RecruitAbility; declare you have a disability; and meet the minimum requirements for the position.

The Museum is committed to ensuring a child-safe and child-friendly environment. All employees are expected to demonstrate a commitment to, and support for, these principles, in theory and practice.

To apply

Applicants must include a 1-page pitch addressing their suitability for the role against the selection criteria. Applicants must also provide a resume and contact details for 2 referees.

Applications close at 11.59pm Sunday, 02 February 2025.