Sustainability and Climate Change Lead

Who Is TasWater?

TasWater is Tasmania’s water and sewerage provider. We are a statewide team delivering essential services across Tasmania 24/7/365. We are interested in our communities, excited about the future and take pride in the work we do.

We are a values-driven organisation. We are looking for someone who can sign-up to working in a way that reflects our values, who builds respectful relationships and who delivers great results for our customers.

Click here to find out more about our values and what we do.

The Opportunity

We are building a team to guide us in reducing our contribution to climate change, improving the resilience of our assets to climate change impacts, and utilising circular economy practices so we can continue to make a positive difference to Tasmania. This is a genuine opportunity to shape the future of our beautiful island.

You will lead and coordinate our efforts to improve the efficiency of our energy use and increase our generation of renewable energy, while driving our commitments to sustainability and climate change adaptation and mitigation.

This position is for a maximum term of 2 years, and can be based in Hobart, Launceston or Devonport. The position can be full or part time and offers flexible work patterns, flexible start and finish times, and hybrid work arrangements. The position attracts a total remuneration package of $134 - 170K per annum (including superannuation).

Key Accountabilities

• Lead the development and implementation of strategies and action plans to achieve TasWater's renewable energy and energy efficiency goals.
  
• Lead the assessment of current energy use and identify opportunities for reduction.
  
• Lead the assessment of potential renewable energy opportunities.
• Identify opportunities for renewable energy partnerships and purchase agreements.
  
• Develop and implement strategies and action plans to achieve TasWater's net-zero greenhouse gas emissions goals.
  
• Conduct assessments of current greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and identify opportunities for reduction.
  
• Develop and implement strategies and action plans to mitigate climate change risks and enhance resilience across all aspects of TasWater's operations.

Your Application

Your application must include a cover letter that tells us about:

• Why you are interested in this role.
• Your experience in renewable energy, energy efficiency strategies or energy management.
• Your familiarity with renewable energy technologies, energy efficiency measures, and carbon offset projects.
• Your knowledge of greenhouse gas accounting methodologies (i.e. National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Scheme), carbon neutrality principles, and relevant international standards.
• Your ability to communicate and collaborate with a diverse range of stakeholders.

Why join the TasWater Team?

Our people ensure we achieve our vision to be trusted, respected and making a positive difference to Tasmania.

You can look forward to working in an exciting, stimulating workplace that provides a range of opportunities to make a real difference to the community. We encourage our people to grow their skills and careers in our unique, multi-industry environment, and bring their ideas and innovations to life. We understand the importance of work life balance and have included the specific flexible requirements specific to this role above. Health, Safety & Wellbeing is our number one priority, so if there are any specific flexibility or accessibility requirements not mentioned, please apply and we can consider these.

We want a workplace where people feel empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. We are committed to providing a workplace that actively includes and values contributions from any diverse characteristics, experiences and abilities. We look forward to hearing from you and how you would like to make a positive difference to our beautiful island.

We are proud to be recognised as an employer of choice for women by WORK180. View our benefits and policies and the great work we do via this link.

If you’re not already living in Tasmania, this role could lead to the best move of your life. TasWater has many team members that have relocated from interstate and internationally in search of a better way of living. Tasmania gives you the time and space to do what you've always wanted to do. You will live and work in a place where you feel part of a safe and welcoming community, plus experience a world-class urban environment, mild climate, amazing natural spaces, and an innovative business and arts community. Tasmania is a place you can really thrive, no matter at what stage of your career you are at.

How to apply

• Visit our website https://www.taswater.com.au/About-Us to find out more about what we do.
• View the position description here
• If you have any questions about the position, contact Luc Richard on 0430 527 676.
• For assistance in applying, click here
• Make sure you follow the instructions in the ‘Your Application’ section above to give yourself the best chance of being selected for interview.
• Submit your application by the closing date of 11am 30 October 2023 by clicking Apply now.