Sustainability and Resilience Team Leader
Lead Change for a Sustainable Future
- Lead a dedicated team focused on sustainability and environmental resilience.
- Shape policies and strategies to enhance urban sustainability and climate resilience.
- Engage with stakeholders to foster collaboration and community involvement.
- Drive innovative projects that meet legislative and community expectations.
About Us
Sutherland Shire Council is committed to creating a sustainable and thriving community. Our Urban Futures team plays a pivotal role in shaping a liveable environment that meets the needs of our residents. We value integrity, collaboration, and innovation as we work towards a resilient future.
Join us in our mission to implement effective sustainability initiatives and enhance the quality of life in the Sutherland Shire. We believe in empowering our staff to make a meaningful impact while promoting a culture of continuous improvement and professional development.
About The Role
As the Sustainability and Resilience Team Leader, you will oversee a team dedicated to developing and implementing strategies that foster sustainability, resilience, and environmental stewardship. Your role will be instrumental in coordinating projects that address climate change impacts and enhance biodiversity within our community.
You will play a key role in mentoring team members, managing cross-discipline projects, and ensuring alignment with council policies and community expectations. Your leadership will guide the development of innovative solutions that promote environmental sustainability and resilience.
You will be working as part of a multidisciplinary team that includes experienced professionals with skillsets across place-making, sustainability, traffic and transport, urban design, environmental resilience and planning.
Who We're Looking For
The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in environmental science or a related field, along with substantial experience in urban planning and sustainability initiatives. You will be a big-picture thinker with experience in the delivery of strategic actions to support the implementation of Biodiversity, Sustainability and Resilience strategies.
- Degree qualifications in Environmental Science, Sustainability, or a related discipline.
- Proven experience in project management, including cross-discipline initiatives.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to develop evidence-based solutions.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, with experience in stakeholder engagement.
In this role, you will demonstrate your ability to foster collaboration, lead with integrity, and promote the values of Sutherland Shire Council while achieving our sustainability and resilience goals.
Join our Team and Grow with Us!
If you are ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role that makes a real difference in the community, apply now to join our team at Sutherland Shire Council!
- Apply by responding to our online application questions and submitting your resume outlining why we are a great fit!
- Get your application in by 11.59pm: Sunday 22 March 2026
- Interview date: Interviews will be facilitated within 2 weeks of the closing date
- Package: Salary to be negotiated with the successful candidate; please indicate expectations with application.
- Hours of work: Permanent Full Time. You will have the option of a 19 day month through Council’s flex system.
- To benefit your wellbeing you will have access to fitness passport, employee assistance program, annual flu shots, health and wellbeing programme and novated lease options.
Suitable candidates are subject to pre-employment screening which includes Reference Checks, Work Rights Verification, Identity and Functional/Medical History Checks, and will also include a Criminal History, Qualification and Working with Children Check. Employment is subject to clearance of all these checks.
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