• Continuing position
• Part time (.8 FTE)
• La Trobe Bundoora campus Location
• HEO6
About the position
The Sustainability Advisor will play a critical role in embedding sustainability principles across the University’s operations, bringing a high level of knowledge, strategic insight, and practical problem-solving capability to the position. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to develop and maintain effective and collaborative working relationships with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders.
Reporting to the Sustainability and Campus Planning team, situated within the Master Planning, Sustainability & Systems(MPS&S) unit of the Asset Transformation Division, the role will contribute to the delivery of sustainable outcomes across all University campuses. This includes engagement with staff, students, contractors (our Partners), development partners, local communities, and government representatives.
The Sustainability Advisor is expected to work collaboratively across functions within the Division, contributing to cross-disciplinary initiatives and promoting a culture of sustainability, innovation, and continuous improvement throughout the University environment.
Skills and Experience
To be considered for this position, you will have
• Degree in a sustainability and/or environmental science related field with subsequent relevant experience to consolidate the theories and principles learned.
• Demonstrated depth or breadth of expertise developed through extensive relevant experience and application.
• Demonstrated ability to gain a conceptual understanding of relevant policies, procedures or systems and interpretation in the application of policy and/or precedent.
• Ability to innovate and take responsibility for outcomes.
• Demonstrated capacity to organise work effectively and efficiently and deliver outputs in a timely manner.
Please refer to the Position Description for other duties, skills and experience required for this position.
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Benefits:
• 17% employer contributed superannuation
• On site child care facilities
• Flexible work arrangements
• Discounts for staff and their family members to study a range of La Trobe courses
How to apply
Closing date: By 11:55pm Sunday the 11th of May 2025
Position Enquiries: Bob Fynan b.fynan@latrobe.edu.au
Recruitment Enquiries: Madeleine parker m.parker@latrobe.edu.au
Position Description below:
Only candidates with Full Working Rights in Australia may apply for this position.
Please submit an online application ONLY and include the following documents:
• Cover letter addressing your suitability for the position relating to the Key selection criteria located within the PD under the ‘Specific skills and knowledge required for the position” section (max 2 pages); and
• An up to date resume
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
La Trobe University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We take an intersectional approach by actively supporting and encouraging people of all backgrounds and abilities to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible. Flexibility in interview format will be offered to shortlisted candidates.
All La Trobe University employees are bound by the Working with Children Act 2005. If you are successful, you will be required to hold a valid Victorian Employee Working with Children Check prior to commencement.
