Sustainability Project Officer - REQ570765
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- REQ570765 Requisition #
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- 1 day ago Post Date
Position Classification: Health Mgr Lvl 2
Remuneration: 109857 - 129624 full time equivalent base salary range (excludes super, leave loading and salary packaging)
Hours Per Week: 24
Requisition ID: REQ570765
Sydney Children's Hospitals Network is the largest paediatric health care entity in Australia. We care for thousands of children each year in our hospitals and in their homes — with one purpose in mind — to help young people live their healthiest lives.
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About this role
An exciting opportunity exists to join our sustainability team and lead a food waste reduction project across our Network.
Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network (SCHN) is transitioning to a low carbon, low waste, climate resilient health service and has committed to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2035 for emissions it controls.
Waste is a key focus area in SCHN’s Net Zero pathway, with the objective to reduce waste generated and maximise resource recovery and reuse opportunities. Food waste is one of the priority waste streams identified.
What you'll be doing
This position will be responsible for working with staff, departments and consumers across SCHN to innovate and deliver upon a number of sustainability projects for the Network. The Sustainability Project Officer will lead the development of project, implementation, change and evaluation plans; devising communication strategies; establishing working groups and engaging stakeholders in meaningful consultation and co-design. This position will establish working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders to ensure effective development and implementation of sustainability projects.
- Manage the delivery of a food waste reduction education and training program to diverse stakeholders across the SCHN in partnership with key stakeholder organisations
- Project management and documentation across all project phases
- Project monitoring and evaluation, including the analysis and reporting of data
- Devise and implement strategies to ensure successful embedding, acceptance and sustainability of change initiatives
About you
We are seeking a motivated and committed individual who can support the work of SCHN with:
- Demonstrated experience in project management or change management
- Demonstrated high quality organisational skills, ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
- High level analytical and problem solving skills
- High level verbal and written communication skills and demonstrated ability to communicate, consult and negotiate effectively with stakeholders
Click here for the Position Description and Statement of Duties for a more detailed description of accountabilities and selection criteria.
Note that the role has a Network remit and as such may be located at any location across the SCHN
Please note that throughout the recruitment process you will be assessed with the following:
- Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or extensive relevant experience in environmental sustainability, health, social sciences or related discipline.
- Demonstrated experience in project management or change management.
- Demonstrated high quality organisational skills, ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
- High level analytical and problem solving skills including ability to collect, analyse, interpret and report on complex data and information from numerous sources and incorporate into project plans.
- High level verbal and written communication skills and demonstrated ability to communicate, consult and negotiate effectively with stakeholders.
- High level capability with Microsoft Office suite, including excel and the ability to learn and adapt to the use of a variety of software systems and databases.
- Current unrestricted driver's licence which is valid in NSW (Class C licence or equivalent) and ability to travel as required.
As part of your application please address the following targeted questions:
- Describe an example that demonstrates the depth of your experience implementing programs across a large portfolio within a complex organisation.
- Describe your approach for engaging a wide variety of stakeholder in order to successfully complete a project or deliverable.
For roles that require formal qualifications, please note that overseas qualifications must be assessed by the Department of Education or the relevant authority appointed by the Australian Government for skilled migration purposes.
SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity - we acknowledge the vibrancy that a diverse workforce brings to enhance both our workplace culture and our service delivery to children, young people and their families and carers. We encourage all suitably qualified applicants to apply. If you identify as an Indigenous Australian or as a person with a disability, please contact us if you would like some more information about our recruitment process.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. We recognise the value of Aboriginal staff providing health care to Aboriginal children and families that access the services we provide at the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network. Aboriginal job applicants are encouraged to visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, Stepping Up to assist in preparing your application.
NSWHealth is committed to child safety in line with the Child Safe Standards. SCHN is committed to maintaining a child safe culture that upholds the rights of children and young people. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported, and are included in their care. Existing staff of SCHN and those seeking employment are required to prioritise the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people in their care and take action to keep them safe from harm and abuse.
Applicants holding visas with working rights may be considered for temporary appointment (up to the expiry date of their visa) where no suitable local applicant is identified.
How to apply
Please review the position description and submit your resume (up to 3 pages), cover letter (1-2 pages) detailing your skills and experience relevant to this role AND demonstrate your ability by attaching a response to the two target questions above.
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Megan Shaw on Megan.Shaw@health.nsw.gov.au
If you are Aboriginal or Torres Strait islander wishing to apply for this role and want to speak with an Aboriginal person/representative from the Sydney Children’s Hospital Network please contact Wayne Dargan on wayne.dargan@health.nsw.gov.au
For technical support please contact the customer services team on 1300 679 367 and select option 3.
Applications Close: 18/05/2025
