Principal Climate Change Advisor

 

• An office unlike any other

 

• Full time, fixed term role until June 2027

 

• Starting from $131,166 + 12% superannuation

 

 

 

 

About the Opportunity

As part of the Sustainability Program, the Principal Climate Change Advisor plays a lead role in shaping and delivering the City of Adelaide’s climate change strategy, projects, policy and emissions reduction initiatives. This role is responsible for delivering initiatives that contribute to Council’s climate action objectives. You will drive the City’s community and operational greenhouse gas inventories, supporting compliance with international, state and local reporting obligations including Council’s reporting through the CDP disclosure cycle.

 

 

The role leads the delivery of climate-related projects and programs, supports the development of emissions reduction targets and policies, and helps embed sustainability considerations into operational, financial and strategic decision-making. Working across the organisation and with external stakeholders, you’ll provide expert technical and strategic advice on carbon reduction, climate mitigation strategies, reporting methodologies and environmental performance.

 

 

You’ll play a key role in building partnerships across Council, government agencies, industry and the broader community, representing the City of Adelaide within external working groups, committees and forums. The role also contributes to Council reports, briefings and workshops, while staying informed on emerging trends, policy developments and technologies related to climate change mitigation and sustainability.

 

 

 

To view the position description, please click here.

 

 

 

 

 

 

About You

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Highly developed project management skills which underpin the timely development and delivery of strategies, projects and programs and assist in cross functional collaboration.
• Substantial experience with the development and implementation of environmental policy and/or project delivery in sustainability and climate change policy (adaptation and mitigation).
• Substantial experience in working collaboratively in large organisations to deliver project outcomes in the field of environmental management and sustainability within an urban environment.
• Highly developed communication and negotiation skills in order to work effectively across the organisation, with senior management and external agencies.
• Thorough understanding of environmental sustainability and climate change issues relevant to Capital Cities and the relevant policy directions of the South Australian and Australian governments.
• Extensive experience with leading, developing and reporting greenhouse gas inventories.
• Working knowledge of Climate Active Carbon Neutral Standard and the Global Protocol for Community-Scale Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventories.

 

 

About Us

Located in the geographic heart of Kaurna Country, the City of Adelaide celebrates its cultural heritage, unique natural surrounds and structures its footprint in a way that allows it to adapt to the changing needs of the community and a dynamic global landscape. Our focus is on our community’s wellbeing and quality of life - investing in city improvements and on future planning, so we continue to design a liveable city where future generations can continue to live authentic and meaningful lives. This is an exciting opportunity to join our team and be a bigger part of our amazing city!

 

 

At the City of Adelaide, we thrive in an environment that is welcoming, inclusive and safe, and celebrates difference. We value and embrace our diverse perspectives and recognise the value diversity has in fuelling innovation and enabling brilliant experiences for our diverse community.

 

 

For Further Enquiries & How to Apply

All enquiries regarding this position will remain private and confidential and can be directed to David Bills on 8203 7889.

 

Please submit a Resume and a Cover Letter expressing the skills, experience and qualities you can bring to this position addressed to David Bills, Manager, Low Carbon & Circular Economy.

 

 

Please review the position description prior to submitting an application by following the prompts to apply.

 

 

For more information about what it’s like to work for the City of Adelaide, including the benefits, please visit www.cityofadelaide.com.au/careers

 

 

Applications close at 11.59pm, 4 June 2026.

 

 

Please be advised this is for a full-time, fixed term role until June 2027 with a starting salary at the Level 8 Classification commencing at $131,166 + 12% superannuation.

 

 

As part of the recruitment process candidates will be required to undertake a National Police Check.

 

 

We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, and people living with disability to apply.

 

 

Please note, applications received via the email address below will not be considered. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace. If you require assistance with our recruitment process, you are more than welcome to connect with our People Services team on (08) 8203 7333 or recruitment@cityofadelaide.com.au.