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Project Coordinator - Sustainability

• Work with Australia’s leading authority on sustainable buildings and communities
• Gain valuable exposure in the sustainable development field
• Sydney CBD Location

About the role

We are excited to offer an opportunity to further shape the green building industry in Australia.  This role will see you being responsible for providing project coordination for a variety of key strategic projects for the Head of Market Transformation.

You will have the opportunity to provide strategic input into the development of GBCA products and services (including Green Star), manage stakeholder relations and produce high quality documents and deliverables as well as provide support to the  Green Star Solutions team as directed.

As this is a keyrole in the Market Transformation team you will gain valuable exposure in the sustainable development field.

This is a full-time 18 month contract role with the option of flexible working arrangements, based in our 5 Star Green Star rated Sydney office located opposite Hyde Park.

Responsibilities

• Stakeholder engagement
• Develop stakeholder roadmaps and keep a record of all relevant feedback from meetings
• Prepare project proposals, track timeframes, schedules and budget
• Liaise with internal and external clients to identify and define project requirements, scope and objectives
• Assist with project schedules, identifying and coordinating resources
• Review and analyse processes and procedures and provide feedback for improvement
• Provide input on process, content and deliverables
• Identify partnership opportunities and help develop business cases and briefs
• Provide input on content and visual design

Required skills and experience

• Tertiary degreeor similar in either:

- Project management, business management; or

- Design, such as graphic design, industrial design

• Experience with environmental rating systems and ESD concepts within the built enviornment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Organisational skills with the ability to manage competing deadlines
• Strong analytical problem solving skills
• Ability to work in a team
• Adaptability in a fast paced and changing environmnet
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Knowledge and understanding of Green Star desired

Culture

Join a motivated and committed team who are passionate about creating sustainable places for everyone.  By being part of the GBCA team you can expect a fulfilling and rewarding career through making a difference in transforming the sustainable built environment.  The GBCA offers a progressive environment and culture that will support you to learn and develop in your chosen career.

Benefits

• Mentoring program.
• Professional development through educational assistance.
• Flexible working arrangements to support a work/life balance.
• Employee of the Quarter (GBCA Star Award)
• Social gatherings such as Friday night drinks, birthday celebrations, fundraisers, mid-year and annual events.
• Casual dress Fridays.

About the Green Building Council of Australia

The Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) is the nation’s authority on sustainable buildings and communities. The GBCA employs 40 staff and its mission is to accelerate the transformation of Australia’s built environment into one that is healthy, liveable, productive, resilient and sustainable. The GBCA works with leading industry members and government to encourage policies and programs that support its mission. The Council educates thousands of people each year on how to design and deliver efficient and sustainable outcomes for Australia’s buildings and communities. And the GBCA operates Australia’s only national, voluntary, holistic rating system for sustainable buildings and communities – Green Star.

How to apply

Closing date for applications: COB 11 May 2017

Please apply through SEEK including a covering letter and resume addressed to Catherine Andon, HR & Operations Manager