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Sustainability Officer- Integrated Transport
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Sustainability Officer – Integrated Transport
Band 6
Strategy and Advocacy
Patricia Fitzsimons, Coordinator Sustainability
Vacant
November 2017
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POSITION OBJECTIVE
Implement and monitor the Hobsons Bay Integrated Transport Plan 2017-30
Implement and monitor transport policies, local area plans, and other major strategic planning
documents to meet the needs of the current and future population.
Consult with and obtain input from relevant Council staff to ensure an integrated approach to
the development and implementation of integrated transport policies and projects.
Consult with the community and key stakeholders to ensure integrated transport polices
reflect the needs of the community now and into the future with a particular emphasis on
public and active transport.
Provide professional support and advice to the Coordinator Sustainability and other Council
departments as required.
Enhance active transport outcomes within the municipality through the application of an
integrated network approach to transport planning.
Ensure that all policies and plans implement the objectives of the Hobsons Bay 2030
Community Vision and Council Plan
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
To implement the Integrated Transport Plan policy framework to ensure that the City is
provided with a sustainable integrated transport system that reflects the current and future
needs of the community.
To deliver a coordinated and united approach to integrated transport planning within the
organisation, recognising the distinct and unique aspects and responsibilities of each
department.
Develop, implement and coordinate innovative behaviour change programs, education
initiatives, events and promotions to meet Council’s sustainable transport vision and targets
associated with generating a shift to sustainable travel choices by staff and the community.
To advance the organisation’s understanding of the transport sector, its challenges and
opportunities for the community.
To establish effective mechanisms to advocate for improvements to local and regional
transport networks, including freight networks in cooperation with other relevant bodies.
ORGANISATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS
Reports to: Patricia Fitzsimons, Sustainability Coordinator
Supervision: N/A
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Internal Liaisons: Officers, Coordinators, Managers and other staff
members across Council
External Liaisons: Government Departments, transport advocacy
groups, the transport industry, other Councils,
Development Industry, Consultants employed by
Council, Council clients and their representatives,
Members of the community
1. ACCOUNTABILITY AND EXTENT OF AUTHORITY
Assist the Coordinator Sustainability in ensuring that the unit meets the highest professional
standards.
Responsible for the effective implementation of Council’s major strategic transport policies.
Responsible for the provision of specialist advice and preparation of reports to Council on a
range of integrated transport matters in accordance with Council policies and legislative
parameters.
Responsible for advice and recommendations on various strategic plans, policies and projects
to State Agencies, Public Agencies, developers and the community.
May be requested to mentor staff or students to assist implementation of Council’s policy
Advice to the community and stakeholders is provided on the basis of Council’s formal and
informal policies, plans and programs and the experience of the occupant.
The occupant is expected to exercise his/her initiative in carrying out duties, guided by set
objectives and formal and informal procedures and under the general supervision of the
Coordinator Sustainability
2. JUDGEMENT AND DECISION-MAKING
Provision of professional advice on strategic transport matters that is based on Council’s
policies and other appropriate external policies, to the Coordinator Sustainability staff and
other departments, authorities, professionals and the public in circumstances that require an
understanding of political and community sensitivities.
Provide advice and recommendations to the Coordinator Sustainability based on independent
investigations and analysis.
Represent Council in negotiations with internal and external stakeholders regarding a broad
range of strategic transport issues and development proposals and provide advice and
direction in accordance with relevant Council policies.
Contribute to the development of cross organisational policy responses on key strategic
transport issues based on Council policies.
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Prepare in response to government reviews and policies
3. SPECIALIST KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
A broad range of highly developed skills and knowledge of integrated transport and/or
strategic land use planning to achieve sustainable transport outcomes.
Skills and knowledge on all levels of integrated transport planning including walking, cycling,
public transport, freight and motor vehicle transport and its relationship to land use planning.
Experience in developing behavioural change programs within a local government setting.
An understanding of socio-cultural and environmental planning principles, particularly in
relation to enhancing active and public transport outcomes.
An understanding of current transport related issues and relevant policies, including the
different roles of federal, state and local governments
4. MANAGEMENT SKILLS
Demonstrated ability to work within an agreed work plan and to develop innovative, timely,
efficient and practical solutions to issues.
Quality skills in personal and team project management and an ability to work to tight
timelines, deliver on agreed outcomes, be self-motivated, and resourceful.
Ability to consider at a strategic level a broad range of internal and external factors when
developing advice or policy options having regard to organisational values and stakeholder
views.
Skills in managing all elements of a project from conception to completion.
Well-developed investigative and analytical skills.
Ability to gain a ready understanding of unfamiliar subjects and work with a broad range of
issues and professionals.
5. INTERPERSONAL SKILLS
Highly developed written and verbal communication skills, and an ability to report on a range
of relevant topics, including an ability to develop and present strategic ideas and concepts.
Highly developed liaison skills, with the ability to effectively consult with Council staff, clients,
consultants, and the community.
Ability to create and maintain strong stakeholder and community relationships, and develop
these relationships further.
Ability to gain the cooperation and assistance of others, both internal and external to the
organisation
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6. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
A relevant tertiary qualification in transport planning, behavioural change, strategic planning,
traffic and/or transport engineering, environmental science or a closely related field and
relevant experience which provides a broad understanding of integrated transport planning
and/or sustainable transport related issues.
Broad experience in a range of transport planning policy and/or strategic land use planning
disciplines.
Intermediate skills and ability to use a variety of computer software packages, including
Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Geographic Information Systems Software, Internet, Email
software.
Experience demonstrating excellent project management skills.
Experience in providing input into integrated transport policy development.
A current Drivers License.
7. CUSTOMER SERVICE
Hobsons Bay City Council is committed to ensuring that all customers internal and external receive
friendly and responsive service. Staff are required to comply with the following principles of good
service:
answer telephones promptly, within 5 rings
acknowledge all customers promptly
treat customers with respect and courtesy
provide quality customer service
convey accurate information
communicate courteously
8. SELECTION CRITERIA
Demonstrated experience in the implementation of integrated transport policies along with the
provision of advice aimed at enhancing the uptake of sustainable transport outcomes.
Demonstrated knowledge of policies, evaluation processes and implementation strategies
that can be applied to integrated transport planning.
Highly motivated with knowledge and experience in developing and implementing behavioural
change and awareness programs for sustainable transport issues.
Excellent skills in project development, management and delivery in a timely and proficient
manner, with a strategic focus and an integrated approach.
Demonstrated skills and experience in designing and undertaking community consultation
and engagement processes to achieve behavioural change outcomes.
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Demonstrated ability to develop innovative, efficient and practical solutions to complex
transport related problems.
Strong interpersonal skills to foster a positive close working relationship with Council and
community stakeholders.
9. SALARY
The classification applicable to this position is Band 6 in accordance with the pertaining Hobsons Bay
City Council Enterprise Agreement.
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Hobsons Bay City Council
General Information and Conditions of Employment
ABOUT HOBSONS BAY
The City of Hobsons Bay is situated at the northern end of Port Phillip Bay, about 7kms west of
central Melbourne. Hobsons Bay is known for its rich natural environment, its maritime history and its
industrial strength.
The Yalukit Wilum clan were the first people to occupy the area now known as Hobsons Bay. A
number of sites of significance to the Aboriginal community are located throughout the municipality,
particularly along the coastal trail.
Hobsons Bay was created on 22 June 1994, following the amalgamation of the former Cities of
Williamstown and Altona with parts of Laverton and South Kingsville.
It includes the suburbs of Altona, Altona Meadows, Altona North, Brooklyn, Laverton, Newport,
Seabrook, Seaholme, South Kingsville, Spotswood, Williamstown and Williamstown North. Each
suburb has its own unique character, from the historic seaport of Williamstown with its range of
heritage buildings, to the more recently developed residential areas of Altona Meadows and
Seabrook. Hobsons Bay also has a range of major industrial complexes, which contribute significantly
to the economy of Victoria.
Hobsons Bay is unique to the Western Metropolitan Region. It covers an area of approximately 64
square kilometres with over 20kms of coastline. It is also home to significant coastal wetlands, five
creek systems, remnant native grasslands, and important flora and fauna habitats, which makes up
24 per cent of the city’s total land area.
The city is located between seven and 20 kilometres from the CBD and has good access to regional
transport facilities such as the West Gate Freeway, the Western Ring Road, CityLink, the National
Rail Line, together with the ports and airports of Melbourne and Avalon.
In 2016, Hobsons Bay had an estimated resident population of 95,046 people, which is forecast to
increase by 10 per cent (or 10,770) by 2030. 31 per cent of our residents are born overseas, speaking
over 100 different languages and practising over 90 faiths.
Our community loves Hobsons Bay for its proximity to the CBD, the beach, its parks and green
spaces, its vibrant atmosphere and sense of community, its character housing and above all, its
people. For many, Hobsons Bay is the ideal place to live.
The Council Plan 2017-2021 is Council’s key strategic document that describes how we will work, as
an organisation, to achieve the vision and priorities of our community. The Council Plan was informed
and guided by the Hobsons Bay 2030 Community Vision, which was developed BY the community,
FOR the community. It sets out the community’s vision for the future of Hobsons Bay and six priority
areas for how to get there. The vision was created through an innovative community engagement
process involving over 2,500 community comments. As a Council, we have made a commitment to
our community that we will work towards their vision by incorporating it into the development of our
Council Plan, Annual Action Plan and budgets until 2030.
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CUSTOMER FOCUS AND INNOVATION
As an organisation, Council is committed to being a Council of Excellence in every way. The
Customer Focus Strategy 2016-19 provides the organisation with a framework to deliver excellent
customer service and to play a more proactive role in enhancing relationships with our community.
In meeting the changing needs and expectations in our community, our focus is to build capacity for
collaboration and innovation, through connecting with our residents, customers and colleagues. We
drive the philosophy of ‘Customer First’ through everything we do, while we review and plan our
services and seek out opportunities to deliver those services more efficiently and effectively.
ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY
Hobsons Bay has a strong commitment to activating sustainable practices and responding to
community concerns about climate change. The community has also identified this as a priority for
the future Council is committed to reducing our emissions and has committed to achieving zero net
emissions by 2020 by prioritising immediate and long term mitigation actions to reduce the impacts of
climate change. Council undertakes a significant number of programs aimed at meeting its goal of
zero net emissions by 2030. Council is committed to consultation and engagement to identify key
environmental issues of concern to Council staff and the local community so that we respond to these
issues in a meaningful, positive and constructive way that leads to behavioural change
outcomes. Under the umbrella of the Council’s Sustainability Framework, the Council has developed
a suite of strategies and plans to address climate change. These policies support decision making as
Council prepares for and manages the risks of climate change, particularly Hobsons Bay’s coastal
zone, with the projected impacts include more frequent and more intense heatwaves, increasing risk
of flooding from rivers and the sea, and increasing coastal erosion. The suite of policies include:
Climate Change Adaptation Plan 2013-18, Corporate Greenhouse Strategy 2013-20; Community
Greenhouse Strategy 2013-2030;Living; Living Hobsons Bay: an Integrated Water Management Plan
2014-19, Environmental Engagement Strategy 2013-18, a Biodiversity Strategy 2017-22 and a Waste
and Little Management Plan 2012-17.
Hobsons Bay coastal wetlands are globally recognised and are significant biodiversity areas,
containing important habitat for many significant and endangered species. This significant area goes
all the way from Jawbone Flora and Fauna Reserve to the Ramsar listed Cheetham wetlands, taking
in Kororoit Creek and Truganina Swamp. Whilst we have some of the most beautiful biodiversity
hotspots within sight of Melbourne’s CBD, these areas are also some of the most fragile. In June
2017, Council launched Hobsons Bay’s first ever Biodiversity Strategy which provides a greenprint for
how we can protect, preserve and enjoy our local environment.
DIVERSITY
At Hobsons Bay City Council diversity means accepting, respecting and valuing the differences
between people in our organisation and our community. Diversity means celebrating the inherent
qualities of all people regardless of their culture, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, abilities,
family status, religious beliefs, perspective, experience, or other ideologies. It is an understanding that
each individual is unique and by embracing these differences we can only enhance the services
provided to our community.
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LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT
Council is committed to ensuring all of our employees have access to training and development
programs that will support them in reaching their full potential. Council has a study leave and fee
assistance program available for permanent employees who may wish to undertake further studies.
All employees are required to undertake any compulsory training courses as offered by Council. All
Council Officers will also be required to show others how systems under their control operate.
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH, WELFARE AND SAFETY
Council and management are committed to the development, implementation and maintenance of
policies and procedures that sustain a safe and healthy work environment.
Management recognises its duties and responsibilities under the Occupational Health and Safety Act
2004, and accepts accountability of the management of OHS programs and the resolution of health
and safety issues.
All staff shall accept that they have a duty of care to protect not only their own Health and Safety, but
also that of their fellow employees, contractors, volunteers and the public. Staff are expected to
participate with management in the continual improvement of workplace standards.
All staff will assist with injury management initiatives and cooperate with Return to Work programs
within the workplace.
HUMAN RESOURCES POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
Council has developed a comprehensive set of Human Resources Policies and Procedures, which
are available on Council’s intranet. Staff members are expected to familiarise themselves with these
policies and procedures, and to comply with the various provisions contained therein.
CHILD SAFETY
Hobsons Bay City Council is a Child Safe Organisation. We recognise the safety of all children
including Aboriginal children, culturally and/or linguistically diverse children and children with a
disability.
All employees must maintain the highest standards of professional conduct in their behaviour,
conduct and interactions with children and young people. Employees are required to adhere to the
Victorian Child Safe Standards at all times. Any allegations or incidence of abuse will be treated very
seriously and consistently with child protection legislation, regulations and guidelines.
CODE OF CONDUCT
The Employee Code of Conduct outlines the minimum standards of behaviour and conduct which
employees must comply with when carrying out their duties in association with Hobsons Bay City
Council.
Excellence at Hobsons Bay means that Councillors and employees are:
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Respectful Treating everyone fairly and respecting different views
Community driven and focused Delivering results that demonstrate that we understand community needs and put people first
Trusted and reliable Work hard to be responsive and meet expectations; delivering on what we promise to achieve in the best interests of the community
Efficient and responsible Engaged and taking pride in our work, wanting to continually review and improve in order to provide good value and cost efficient services
Bold and innovative Proactive, adaptable, open to change and taking calculated risks, not afraid to try new things and learn from mistakes
Accountable and transparent Making well-informed decisions based on best practice and evidence, which take into account what our community tells us
Recognised As working for an employer of choice, with leadership that recognises and values the contributions, skills and the expertise of its workforce and inspires people to develop and do their best
CONDITIONS
Conditions are in accordance with the current Hobsons Bay City Council Enterprise Agreement. A
copy of the Hobsons Bay City Council Enterprise Agreement 2016 (EA) is available on Council’s
intranet or on the Fair Work Commission web-site www.fwc.gov.au
SUPERANNUATION
Unless an alternative accredited superannuation fund is nominated on commencement of
employment, employees will be required to join the Vision Super scheme which is the default fund
specified within the Hobsons Bay City Council Enterprise Agreement. Council will make the necessary
employer contribution required under legislation (currently 9.5% of the ordinary salary.) Employee
contributions are optional.
OVERTIME
It is the preference of Council to allow time-in-lieu, at the appropriate rate, as provided for under
clause 20.3 of the Hobsons Bay City Council Enterprise Agreement 2016.
LONG SERVICE LEAVE
Long Service Leave entitlements are as prescribed by the Local Government Act, 1989 and the Local
Government (Long Service Leave) Regulations 2012. Subject to the Regulations, three months leave
with pay is granted after the completion of ten years’ service.
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Long Service Leave entitlements for service with Local Government Authorities may be transferable
on employment with this Council, subject to compliance with the relevant Acts and Regulations.
TERMINATION OF APPOINTMENT
The period of notice by both Council and the employee depends on the number of years’ service the
employee has completed with Council. Notification must be provided in writing.
The period of notice is as follows:
1 year or less 1 week
1 year and up to the completion of 3 years 2 weeks
3 years and up to the completion of 5 years 3 weeks
5 years and over 4 weeks
In addition, employees over 45 years of age at the time of the giving of notice with not less than two
years continuous service, are entitled to an additional week's notice.
SMOKE FREE WORK PLACE
Council has a “No smoking” policy in all the Council buildings. Smoking is also prohibited in Council
vehicles.
PHYSICAL CAPACITY ASSESSMENT
For ‘non administrative’ positions, applicants must undertake a physical capacity or medical
examination as part of the assessment process. The outcome of the assessment may determine
whether the applicant is employed in a specific role.
CRIMINAL RECORD CHECK
A Criminal Records Police Check must be undertaken prior to employment for all persons who are the
preferred applicants for positions where there is a direct contact with clients, including aged, disabled
persons, juveniles, children and infants. An unsatisfactory assessment may result in the applicant not
being appointed. An applicant who refuses to complete the appropriate forms will not be appointed.
WORKING WITH CHILDREN CHECK
Hobsons Bay City Council requires staff working in child related positions or who have contact with
children as part of their role to hold a current Working with Children Check Card and to provide the
Council with proof of this. Any changes to the status of an employee’s Working with Children Check
must be advised to Council immediately.
PRIVATE PRACTICE
Council employees agree to avoid outside activities that are likely to affect either their work or
someone else’s, or which could discredit the Council or be seen as a conflict of interest.
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USE OF PRIVATE VEHICLES FOR COUNCIL RELATED ACTIVITIES
Where an employee is authorised to use his/her own vehicle for work related activities, a mileage
allowance is paid in accordance with the Council EA. Persons using their own vehicle for the Council
related purposes are strongly encouraged to take out Motor Vehicle insurance cover and to inform
their insurer of the work related nature of the vehicle usage.
PROBATIONARY APPOINTMENT
In accordance with the provisions of the Fair Work Act and Regulations, a six month probationary
period will apply.
PRIVACY OF PERSONAL INFORMATION AND HEALTH INFORMATION
Council is strongly committed to protecting and preserving an individual’s right to privacy and to the responsible and fair handling of their personal, sensitive and health information. Council is committed to full compliance with its obligations under the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014 and the Health Records Act 2001 as detailed in each of the Information Privacy Principles (IPP’s) and the Health Privacy Principles (HPP’s).
Council has an endorsed Privacy Policy and provides all employees, including volunteers and contractors, with privacy awareness training session as part of their induction into the organisation. Existing staff members are required to attend a refresher session every three years.
RECORDKEEPING RESPONSIBILITIES
Council is committed to good recordkeeping and requires all staff to routinely create and keep full and accurate records of their work-related activities, transactions and decisions, using authorised systems.
Council has a Records Management Policy that outlines more specifically roles and responsibilities.
RISK MANAGEMENT – ALL STAFF
All staff have a responsibility to understand and observe the Risk Management Policy and related
procedures in accordance with training and instruction given, and to report any risk to their immediate
supervisor. Risks that affect Council may result from property damage, unethical or fraudulent
behaviour or illness and injury to people.
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, RELIEF AND RECOVERY
In accordance with the Emergency Management Act 1986, Council has the responsibility of
participating in and undertaking emergency management, relief and recovery within Hobsons Bay in
response to an emergency activity.
As an employee of Council, you may be required to participate in activities relating to the prevention
of, the response to and the recovery from emergencies or exercises that could occur in or involve
Hobsons Bay.