Band 7 position, plus 12% superannuation (commensurate with experience)
Become part of Council's Community and Corporate Planning department
The OpportunityTo provide independent and subject matter expertise through a peer review of the draft Climate Vulnerability Assessment Report and associated materials developed under a grant-funded project.ResponsibilitiesPeer Review of Report ContentReview the draft Climate Vulnerability Assessment Report “Climate Emergency Risks for Vulnerable Communities” for: * Technical accuracy of spatial data interpretation and environmental indicators
Clarity, consistency, and logical structure of report content
Alignment with grant objectives and Council strategies
Effectiveness of visual materials (maps, infographics, tables) in communicating findings.
Constructive Feedback & Recommendations
Provide structured, actionable feedback on report tone, structure and data presentation.
Identify gaps or inconsistencies in analysis, interpretation, or literature references.
Suggest enhancements to improve readability and accessibility for non-technical audiences.
Review of Supporting Materials
Assess the relevance and quality of accompanying spatial products (e.g., maps, overlays).
Ensure strong alignment between data analysis, conclusions, and literature.
Confirm compliance with reporting expectations of the grant funding body.
Skills & Experience
Tertiary qualifications in Environmental Science, Urban/Regional Planning, Geography, Public Policy, or related fields.
Demonstrated experience in technical review, report editing, or subject matter peer review.
Familiarity with spatial data products and principles of climate risk communication.
Prior experience with grant-funded projects or local government settings is highly regarded.
How to ApplyApplications must be submitted through our online system and should be in line with the Moonee Valley City Council . Applications that do not meet these requirements may not be considered. Please ensure that your responses to the Key Selection Criteria (KSC) are provided in a separate document.For further information, please view the or contact Bahareh Motamed, Senior Coordinator Social Infrastructure Planning on (03) 9243 8797.About Us:Moonee Valley is a great place to live, work and visit. We are a local government within the north-west metropolitan area of Melbourne, providing a range of services to some 130,000 residents and over 10,000 businesses.Our 1,200 employees bring their differing backgrounds, experiences and unique perspectives to our collaborative environment, and are supported to share ideas, initiatives and talent, making a positive impact on our community for now and in the future.Some of the great benefits of working at Moonee Valley City Council are flexible working conditions, learning and development opportunities, supportive leadership and various staff benefits.Our Council offices are located in the heart of our vibrant, diverse community with great food, cafes and green spaces nearby. We have excellent public transport at our doorstep as well as cycling access for our employees.At Moonee Valley City Council, we pride ourselves on having job opportunities which make a real difference in the community and having a workplace which values everyone's unique skills and attributes.Our Culture of InclusionIf you are interested in the role but feel you may not meet the full range of selection criteria, we encourage you to contact us to discuss your experience and application for this position.We don't just accept difference - we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our services and our community. With a focus on inclusion, accessibility and flexibility, we'll support you at every stage of your career. We recognise the importance of balance and embrace work agility, understanding that this means different things to each and every one of our employees.Moonee Valley City Council is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Child Safe employer and we value diversity and encourage people from different backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds, people of any age or gender, people identifying as lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and gender diverse, intersex and/or queer (LGBTIQA+) and people with disability. If you have a reasonable adjustment, support or access requirement, we encourage you to let us know through your application or email H2@mvcc.vic.gov.au or call 9243 1122.
