Get paid to live in paradise and join the Strategy, Planning and Infrastructure Services team as a Environmental Sustainability Officer. The Sustainability Officer is responsible for supporting/managing/leading the development and maintenance of effective strategies, policies, governance, data systems, standards and frameworks to deliver strategic, consistent and integrated approaches for environmental sustainability initiatives and programs across the HHS.

Job details

About us: Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service covers an area of 142,900 square kilometres. We go as far as Tully in the south, Cow Bay in the north and Croydon in the west.

About you:

In this position you will:

• Responsible for leading, managing, supporting the development, and assisting in the implementation, of a sustainability strategy for the HHS and drive the delivery and implementation of the HHS's sustainability plan.
• Supporting the identification and implementation of sustainability initiatives across the HHS and support the business areas to incorporate sustainability practices into all phases of the asset lifecycle and achieve improved outcomes aligned with our business goals; incorporating the principles of Sustainable Value including patient and population outcomes, with environmental, financial and social accountability.
• Leading the research of new, innovative, and evidence based best practice to inform the development and roll-out of fit for purpose environmental sustainability practices, programs and reporting across the HHS.
• Provide expert advice, direction and guidance to stakeholders relating to project, programs and initiatives under the key strategic elements of the sustainability strategy.  

As a Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service employee, not only will you receive competitive remuneration, you will also have access to:

• Generous superannuation
• Salary packaging
• Annual incremental increases
• Career training and development
• Flexible work arrangements
• Wellness programs

Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) evidence as required for your employment in accordance with legislation/government policy and Directives.

For more information about this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.

Why choose Cairns?

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You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Cairns and Hinterland here: https://www.health.qld.gov.au/cairns_hinterland

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Applicants are to apply online. If the information requested in the ‘how to apply’ section is not provided, you may not meet the requirements for further consideration of your application.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• 1. CHHHS Information for Applicants v.20 (PDF, 939KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  Documentation preparation guide (PDF, 229KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  CAH638799 Role description (PDF, 554KB)
  Role Description