Job Description
WALGA is looking to recruit recent environmental science, sustainability, law, or public policy graduate (graduated in the last 2 years) to join its Environment Team.
In addition to completion of studies in a relevant discipline, the ideal candidate will have some work or volunteer experience in these areas (highly favorable).
The Environment team that this position sits within is responsible for providing support, advice, and advocacy about policy, processes, and legislation relevant to Local Government environmental management and sustainability functions and responsibilities.
What are we offering?
In addition to flexible work arrangements, 6 weeks (30 days) annual leave, access to a health & wellbeing program, an active social club, and a commitment to employee development, this role will provide the opportunity to:
- Learn from senior staff and develop your communication, representation, and advocacy skills,
- Contribute to the provision of relevant, timely, and high-quality advice on issues critical to the Local Government sector such as climate change,
- Coordinate events and tools that assist and build the capacity of Local Governments’ environmental and sustainability activities,
- Represent the Association at various forums, committees, and working groups.
The ideal candidate will have:
- Previous work experience/placement in environment, sustainability, or similar area (highly favorable),
- A demonstrated capacity to think critically, including an ability to synthesize information and provide useful and relevant advice on policy, legislation regulations, and guidelines,
- Experience in coordinating meetings/events/workshops or similar (could be from uni/work/extracurricular activities),
- Excellent written and presentation skills,
- A capacity to undertake general administration and document management (think outside the square to demonstrate your experience).