YONIS DAWD
Cobblebank,VIC
Summary
Dedicated Sustainability Officer with seven years of expertise, specialising in implementing climate change mitigation initiatives. Experienced in delivering impactful water projects and community education programs. Adept at coordinating collaborative implementation of Environmental Sustainable Design practices. Eager to expand my role in local government, seeking increased responsibilities to coordinate sustainability objectives. Passionate about making meaningful contributions and fostering positive environmental change within local municipalities.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Sustainability Officer
Brimbank City Council
03.2023 - Current
- Council Capital and Operations Greenhouse reduction and Water projects and budgets
- Project manager of Council's Fleet Transition Plan and Stormwater Harvesting Upgrade project
- Project lead of the Degassification of Council buildings
- Council representative of ARENA, Future Fuels Program grant application
Acting Senior Sustainability Officer
Brimbank City Council
11.2022 - 02.2023
- Management of Capital expenditure and income budgets
- Project lead of collaborative project Water Asset Transfer Agreement between Council and Greater Western Water
- Project Manager of Solar Pavilion program
- Led Council's MAV small and large Gas contracts
- Completed Council's Major Road Streetlight Upgrade project
Acting Sustainability Coordinator
Brimbank City Council
08.2022 - 10.2022
- Coordinator of a team of four
- Oversee the implementation of Council's Climate Emergency Plan
- Management of Operational and Capital expenditure and income budgets
- Led recruitment of Waste Education Officer
Sustainability Projects Officer
Brimbank City Council
04.2017 - 06.2022
- Project manager of Council operational greenhouse reduction capital projects, including award winning, Sunshine Leisure Centre Solar project
- Project lead of community, Environmental Upgrade Funding program
- Responsible for community engagement and educational programs
- Lead on the development of Climate Change Adaptation Framework
- Program lead on collaborative local and state government, Healthy Homes Program
Sustainability Officer
Moonee Valley City Council
12.2016 - 04.2017
- Greenhouse gas reduction project development and management
- Lead of operational sustainable education project targeted at raising awareness and implementing environmental efficiency practices
Education
Masters of Sustainability - Sustainability And Climate Change
Monash University
Clayton, VIC01.2016
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) - Sociology And Behavioural Studies
Monash University
Clayton, VIC01.2013
Skills
- Decision making
- Strategic Planning
- Organisational skills
- Internal and external collaboration
- Ability to work in and lead a team
- Excellent communication skills
- Report and grant application writing
References
References available upon request
Timeline
Senior Sustainability Officer
Brimbank City Council
03.2023 - Current
Acting Senior Sustainability Officer
Brimbank City Council
11.2022 - 02.2023
Acting Sustainability Coordinator
Brimbank City Council
08.2022 - 10.2022
Sustainability Projects Officer
Brimbank City Council
04.2017 - 06.2022
Sustainability Officer
Moonee Valley City Council
12.2016 - 04.2017
Masters of Sustainability - Sustainability And Climate Change
Monash University
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) - Sociology And Behavioural Studies
Monash University
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