Coordinator, Climate Change

• An office unlike any other
• Full time, permanent position
• Starting from $94,283 + 12% superannuation

About the Opportunity 
The Coordinator, Climate Change plays a key role in delivering strategic climate initiatives that support the City of Adelaide’s goals for emissions reduction, carbon neutrality, and community sustainability.

Sitting within the Low Carbon & Circular Economy Team, the role is responsible for coordinating the Sustainability Incentives Scheme, maintaining corporate and community greenhouse gas inventories, and supporting the development of climate-related policy and projects. The role also supports delivery of energy and resource assessments, contributes to Council reporting, and provides advice to both internal and external stakeholders on climate change and greenhouse gas emissions.

A core focus of the role is leading the design and delivery of communications and engagement activities that drive climate awareness and action. This includes managing content for community-facing materials aligned with the team’s broader engagement strategy.

This is a dynamic coordination role requiring strong project management skills, attention to detail, and the ability to engage confidently across a wide range of stakeholders. It offers the opportunity to apply technical knowledge and communications expertise in a way that directly supports climate outcomes for the city.

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About You
To be successful in this role you will have:

• Knowledge of environmental policy and planning in one or more of the following: sustainability in the built environment, climate change mitigation, energy and water management.
• Demonstrated experience collecting, collating and calculating data.
• Demonstrated attention to detail in report writing and data handling.
• Knowledge of and experience in contemporary engagement techniques/processes for sustainability planning and implementation.
• Experience in database management to inform the development of environmental sustainability policy, plans, advice and resources.
• Experience in the provision of advice to the community on environmental sustainability and/or climate change issues.
• Demonstrated experience and ability to use Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and technology applications to manage data. 

About Us
Located in the geographic heart of Kaurna Country, the City of Adelaide celebrates its cultural heritage, unique natural surrounds and structures its footprint in a way that allows it to adapt to the changing needs of the community and a dynamic global landscape. Our focus is on our community’s wellbeing and quality of life - investing in city improvements and on future planning, so we continue to design a liveable city where future generations can continue to live authentic and meaningful lives. This is an exciting opportunity to join our team and be a bigger part of our amazing city!

The Park Lands, Policy & Sustainability Program establishes clear and integrated policies and plans to shape a well designed, planned and developed City, to protect and enhance our unique Park Lands, and support a welcoming and resilient community that demonstrates environmental leadership.

At the City of Adelaide, we thrive in an environment that is welcoming, inclusive and safe, and celebrates difference.  We value and embrace our diverse perspectives and recognise the value diversity has in fuelling innovation and enabling brilliant experiences for our diverse community.

For Further Enquiries & How to Apply
All enquiries regarding this position will remain private and confidential and can be directed to David Bills on 8203 7889.

Please submit a Resume and a Cover Letter expressing the skills, experience and qualities you can bring to this position addressed to David Bills, Manager, Low Carbon & Circular Economy.

Please review the position description prior to submitting an application by following the prompts to apply. 

For more information about what it’s like to work for the City of Adelaide, including the benefits, please visit www.cityofadelaide.com.au/careers

Applications close at 11.59pm, 11 August 2025.

Please be advised this is for a full-time, permanent opportunity with a starting salary at the Level 5 Classification commencing at $94,283 + 12% superannuation. 

We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, and people living with disability to apply.

Please note, applications received via the email address below will not be considered. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace. If you require assistance with our recruitment process, you are more than welcome to connect with our People Services team on (08) 8203 7333 or recruitment@cityofadelaide.com.au