This senior advisory role oversees the implementation of the Environmental Sustainability Strategy for one of Queensland’s most critical regional hubs. You will direct climate resilience initiatives and carbon management projects while providing high-level technical guidance to internal departments. Your daily focus centers on moving the needle from policy development to operational reality, ensuring the council’s growth remains environmentally responsible.
The position is key because Mackay serves as a gateway to major resource sectors and hosts a unique, biodiverse coastal ecosystem. By leading sustainability efforts here, you directly influence how a fast-growing regional economy balances industrial significance with the preservation of pristine beaches and rainforests. It is a rare chance to execute meaningful climate risk assessments that impact over 120,000 residents.
This suits someone who is a skilled navigator of local government dynamics and possesses the technical rigor to handle complex carbon reporting. You should be comfortable translating strategic environmental goals into compelling business cases for diverse community stakeholders.