Position Description
Eastern Alliance for Sustainable Learning (EASL)Coordinator
1. Position Identification
Position Title:
Position Number:
OEN044
Corporate Services
Classification:
Eastern Alliance for Sustainable
Learning Coordinator
Band 6
Reports to:
Directorate:
Environment and Engineering
Department:
Strat & Sustainability
Job Family:
Date Approved:
Environment/Sustainability
June 2017
Budget
responsibility:
No. of direct
reports:
Delegation,
Authorisations
and appointment:
Executive Officer Sustainability
$1,000
0
Not Applicable
2. Yarra Ranges Corporate Values
We are a values based organisation and behave in a way that is consistent with our organisational
values:
Our Values
Our Philosophy
Honesty and Trust
Clear and open communication
Creativity and Innovation
Customer Focus
We are committed to achieving excellence through improvement by applying the Business
Excellence Framework.
3. Position Purpose
EASL is a collaboration of 5 member Councils (Knox, Manningham, Maroondah, Whitehorse and
Yarra Ranges) who work to promote lifelong learning and action that improves the health,
wellbeing and environmental sustainability of local communities. EASL activities currently focus on
professional development activities for educators, and encouraging the creation of community
links, to enable greater Education for Sustainability across our region.
The EASL Coordinator consults and works with the EASL Steering Committee to plan, develop
and deliver targeted Education for Sustainability programs, events and communications across the
region to achieve EASL aims and objectives. The EASL Coordinator will be specifically responsible
for coordinating the annual and long-term project plans, administration of the EASL Steering
Committee, budget planning and reporting, and evaluation of alliance operations. They will plan,
deliver and evaluate regional events, coordinate regional communications to stakeholders, build
and maintain stakeholder relationships, and other tasks as directed by the steering committee.
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The EASL Coordinator will be employed and hosted by Yarra Ranges Council on behalf of the
Alliance.
All positions are required to undertake roles and activities related to Business Continuity and
Emergency Management in preparation for and during times of crisis.
4. Key Responsibility Areas
Change Agent - Encourages the implementation of different and better approaches to running
Alliance projects and activities
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Gain the trust of others when initiating change by being honest, openly exchanging ideas, and
sharing rationale for change
Anticipate customer needs, manage customer expectations, and set up customer feedback
systems to inform continuous improvement of project design and delivery
Identify opportunities and initiate action to improve systems and processes
Encourage innovative approaches and facilitate the implementation and acceptance of change
Influence others to gain their commitment to change initiatives
High-Involvement Team Member - Works cooperatively with others to accomplish group goals.
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Help the EASL Steering Committee achieve its goals by sharing information, involving team
members in decisions, and demonstrating commitment to the team; including coordinating and
administering EASL Steering Committee meetings
Build strategic relationships with key customers (including EASL member councils) and
external partners, such as local education providers, potential funding partners and sponsors
Communicate clear information and instructions to other team members
Anticipate problems or opportunities and take immediate action to address them
Set high standards of performance, quality, and accountability for oneself and others
Internal Consultant/ Technical Expert - Provides expert advice to EASL member Councils based
on knowledge gained from professional training or work experience.
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Keep up with developments (including Federal and State government initiatives) in relevant
fields, including but not limited to education for sustainability, sustainable communities,
behavior change and community engagement; and use this knowledge to recommend optimal
solutions
Quickly absorb expert knowledge and use it to advise others
Gain the trust of others by being honest, keeping commitments, sharing information, and
treating them with respect
Provide timely guidance and feedback to help others strengthen specific knowledge or skills
Communicate advice in an engaging way that helps others apply what they learn
Resilient Contributor - Adapts to change; manages stress; and persists toward goals despite
obstacles.
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Approach change positively and adjust quickly when faced with changes in work
responsibilities, processes, or environment
Manage one’s time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently and on schedule
despite distractions or other obstacles
Handle stress appropriately and maintain effective performance when facing pressure or
opposition
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Schedule/Planner - Plans and/or schedules activities and resources to meet requirements.
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Establish project plans (in consultation with the EASL Steering Committee) based on
prioritised tasks, available resources, work schedules and project milestones
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Coordinate effective and efficient delivery of regional events and communications in line with
work plans
5. Position Banding Descriptors
Accountability and extent of authority
 The freedom to act is governed by clear objectives and/or budgets with regular reporting to
ensure adherence
 To conduct investigative and analytical tasks
 Impact of decisions can have a significant effect on programs managed and public
perceptions
 To provide policy advice and/or input into policy development, drafting, conducting
benchmarking and/or research
Interpersonal Skills
 Liaise with counterparts in other organisations and employees to discuss specialised
matters to resolve inter-organisational matters
Judgement and decision making
 Tasks are less well defined, developed from theory or precedent, generally based on
previous experience and may involve new application.
 Tasks are less well defined and may require innovative solutions to complex problems
 Guidance and advice is usually available
 Some problem solving responsibility, however not a major component of this role
Management
 Plan and organise own work and/or that of others, internal or external to the organisation
despite conflicting pressures
Specialist Skills and Knowledge
 Understanding of the organisation's long term goals and context of the position's function
in the organisational context
 Interpretation of legislation, policies, precedents within the field of expertise
 Familiarity with budgeting methods
Qualifications and Experience
 Less formal qualifications with substantial relevant experience
6. Selection Criteria / Key Competencies
6.1 Core Organisational Competencies
Contributing to Team Success
Actively participating as a member of a team to move the team toward the completion of goals
Customer Focus
Ensuring that the customer perspective is a driving force behind business decisions and activities;
crafting and implementing service practices that meet customers’ and own organisation’s needs.
Continuous Improvement
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Originating action to improve existing conditions and processes; identifying improvement
opportunities, generating ideas, and implementing solutions.
6.2 Position Specific Competencies
Adaptability
Maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work responsibilities or
environment; adjusting effectively to work within new work structures, processes, requirements, or
cultures.
Continuous Learning
Actively identifying new areas for learning; regularly creating and taking advantage of learning
opportunities; using newly gained knowledge and skill on the job and learning through their
application.
Decision Making
Identifying and understanding issues, problems, and opportunities; comparing data from different
sources to draw conclusions; using effective approaches for choosing a course of action or
developing appropriate solutions; taking action that is consistent with available facts, constraints,
and probable consequences.
Initiating Action
Taking prompt action to accomplish objectives; taking action to achieve goals beyond what is
required; being proactive.
Planning and Organising
Establishing courses of action for self and others to ensure that work is completed efficiently.
Quality Orientation
Accomplishing tasks by considering all areas involved, no matter how small; showing concern for
all aspects of the job; accurately checking processes and tasks; being watchful over a period of
time.
Work Standards
Setting high standards of performance for self and others; assuming responsibility and
accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; self-imposing standards of
excellence rather than having standards imposed.
7. Conditions of Employment
Conditions of employment are in accordance with the Yarra Ranges Shire Council Enterprise
Agreement 2016 and the Yarra Ranges Council Corporate Code of Conduct.
Applicants will require the following:
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Working with Children Check
Current Victorian Driver’s licence
8. Physical Requirements
Positions with physical requirements may be required to undergo a pre-employment medical
check.
This process assesses only the applicant’s capacity to perform the routine tasks relevant to the
functions of the position without injury to themselves or others. All information obtained will be
handled with the utmost respect for confidentiality.
Please refer to our website www.yarraranges.vic.gov.au for more information on our Corporate
Values, Diversity and Inclusion, Emergency Management and Occupational Health and Safety
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