Business Energy Saver Project Officer

About the role 

The Business Energy Saver Project Officer supports the delivery of a business resilience program across the Eastern Alliance for Greenhouse Action (EAGA) region, spanning the eastern suburbs. The project aims to assist businesses to build resilience by implementing energy efficiency actions to reduce emissions and lower operational costs. The project will drive the uptake of energy efficiency opportunities, whilst building relationships and an ongoing dialogue with businesses to capture other sustainability opportunities over time.

This is a part time temporary role working three days a week until 30 June 2026 based at Knox Civic Centre. The position will be employed by Knox City Council on behalf of all participating councils. Knox Council will be responsible for supporting the day-to-day performance of the position and related employment conditions. Whilst the position is based at Knox Council, the role will require a majority of time to be spent off-site, including at other council offices or working remotely visiting businesses in the participating Council regions. We support flexible working arrangements while ensuring operational needs of the role are met.

This is a Band 5 classified role, remuneration will be $78,036.84 - $90,793.94 (depending on experience) (pro-rata for part time) plus superannuation in accordance with the Superannuation Guarantee.

What you will bring to this role  

The key selection criteria for this role are: 

• Experience in business and face to face engagement, including sensitivity to community needs, encouraging a sense of pride and belonging and promoting a positive image of Council both in character and services provided.
• Demonstrated capacity to build and maintain strong relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders across all levels of an organisation.
• A high level of self-motivation, initiative, problem solving and analytical skills.
• Highly developed level of written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience in managing time, setting priorities, developing project schedules, achieving goals and meeting deadlines.
• Familiarity with energy efficiency and sustainability opportunities desirable.

How to apply

Please submit your application, including your resume and cover letter online via the ‘Apply’ button.

All applications must be made via the online portal. No applications direct to the hiring manager will be considered. 

For further information on this role please contact Sam Sampanthar at sam.sampanthar@knox.vic.gov.au or on 03 9298 8341.

A link to the position description can be found in the job listing on our Knox City Council Jobs and Careers page.   

Apply by: 5 February 2025 at 11:45PM

Please note: Candidates will be shortlisted as applications are received and this role may close earlier than the anticipated closing date.

Why work at Knox 

Discover your future at Knox City Council, where you will deliver meaningful impact, find great opportunities and work with committed people to shape our community. As an employee of Knox, you can enjoy: 

• Accrued or rostered days off available for full-time roles, depending on operational requirements 

• Broad range of leave options including up to 16 weeks primary and up to 4 weeks secondary parental leave

• Salary sacrifice option for Council-owned childcare fees 

• Opportunities to take on temporary roles or work in different teams to build skills and support career growth

• Support towards further study 

• 50% off Knox Leisureworks memberships 

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for support in managing personal and work-related challenges.

To find out more about the benefits of working at Knox City Council, visit knox.vic.gov.au/why-work-knox

Inherent requirements

To view the inherent requirements for this position please see attachment below.  

• Office Based role(s) - Inherent Requirements Table .DOCX

Our commitments

Knox City Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to providing a workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion. We are committed to a positive, barrier-free recruitment process. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application. 

Knox City Council has zero tolerance for child abuse and all forms of harm to children. All children and young people who access our services, programs, events and facilities have the right to feel safe and be safe. This includes spaces owned or managed by Council. We take the wellbeing and safety of children and young people in our care seriously. We maintain a child safe organisation by embedding the protection of children into everyday thinking and practice. All Knox City Council employees, contractors and volunteers are responsible for ensuring children and young people are valued, heard and protected from abuse. 

Knox City Council acknowledges our offices are located on the traditional lands of the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung and Bunurong people of the Kulin Nation. 

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