Climate Change and Sustainability Undergraduate

The City of Newcastle, Australia is seeking a Climate Change and Sustainability Undergraduate to join their team. This fixed-term role (35 hours/week) is for final-year students in relevant fields. The position involves assisting in projects aimed at achieving net zero emissions and enhancing community sustainability. Benefits include flexible arrangements, annual leave, and wellness programs. Diverse candidates are encouraged to apply. Application closes on April 6, 2025.
• Are you currently studying in Environmental Science, Engineering, Architecture, Project Management or equivalent, and in your final year of study
• 3-4 year Fixed-term contract, 35 Hours per week

City of Newcastle has an exciting opportunity for a undergraduate who is looking to pursue a career in Climate Change and Sustainability to you join the Climate Change and Sustainability team within the Environment and Sustainability Service Unit.

As the Climate Change and Sustainability Undergraduate you will have the opportunity to assist with the development and delivery of programs, projects and initiatives that progress CN and the Newcastle community's transition to net zero emissions in line with our Newcastle Environment Strategy.

These projects deliver key benefits to the organisation and drives continuous improved community and sustainability outcomes.

This role will see you work across economic, social, environmental and technical aspects, supported through specialist input, collaboration, and internal and external stakeholder engagement.

Find out more about your new career by viewing the position description here.

Why join CN?
• Flexible work arrangements
• 4 weeks of annual leave, 3 weeks of personal leave plus 2 additional paid public holidays
• 17.5% annual leave loading yearly payment
• Paid parental leave for primary carers
• Industry leading employment conditions
• Corporate Fitness program from as little as $12.90 per fortnight
• Access to a range of exclusive CN employee benefits programs including Novated Lease options as well as access to reward and recognition vouchers
• Annual performance development plans and ongoing training and development opportunities
• Leading the CN Way leadership program
• Inclusion, Diversity & Equity (IDE) employee networks and initiatives
• Access to Health & Wellbeing programs including an Onsite Physiotherapist, Yoga and Mental Health Ambassador Groups

Life at CN

At CN, we value our employees, and their wellbeing takes priority. We encourage employees to make time for what's important and provide the benefits to enable a work life balance. To read more, visit here!

We are focused on making a real difference in our community and achieving our vision of creating a smart, liveable, and sustainable global city. We are proud to deliver services valued by our community.

We champion inclusion so that everyone is valued, and we encourage innovation and creativity. We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive workplace where different styles, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, encouraged, and respected.

People with diverse lived experiences (including but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians, people with diverse gender identities and sexualities, people from different cultural, racial, ethnic, religious and linguistic backgrounds, people with disability, carers, and veterans) are encouraged to apply.

Application Closing Date: Sunday 6th April 2025

Remuneration: $36,753.76 - $73,507.52 + 11.5% Superannuation per annum for a 35-hour week

Contact: Melissa Moore - Career Ready Advisor - 02 4974 1377

If you need any adjustments to be made to the recruitment process or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements, please contact recruit@ncc.nsw.gov.au for a confidential discussion.

You must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this job.

CN do not accept unsolicited resumes and we respectfully ask that recruitment agencies do not contact us at this stage.

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