DesertSMART COOLmob is seeking a full time residential water auditor for a 3 month contract commencing early September 2009.

The auditorwill conduct water audits of residential households in Alice Springs using the COOLmob water auditing methodology.

The role aims to assist householders to identify water saving initiatives in their house and garden.

This is a successful, mature program with several hundred audits already completed in Alice Springs.

Duty description

• Conduct water audits of households, including minor follow-up.
• Liaise with Alice Solar Cities, Power Water Corporation and other relevant agencies who refer water audit customers to COOLmob.
• Assist the promotion of water audits to the general public,including occasionally at public events. Sign-up householders for audits.
• Liaise (by phone or email) with pre-signed households to arrange audit times.
• Manage the COOLmob water audit customer database.
• Assist the professional development of COOLmob's community-based water auditors.

Important personal attributes

The successful candidate will be

• Self-motivated
• Highly confident with good oral communication skills
• Enthusiastic about passing on knowledge to others
• Efficient and well-organised
• Punctual and well-presented

Work conditions

• Hours are flexible, may involve out of hours or weekend work.
• Part time work may be considered.
• The Auditor is expected to complete a minimum of 13 audits per week.
• Successful applicant must provide their own vehicle / transport to attend audits. Vehicle running costs will be renumerated by COOLmob.
• Training will be provided on the COOLmob audit methodology.
• The position is a 3 month contract commencing early September 2009.
• The Auditor will be a full-time casual employee working 37.5 hours per week.
• The casual hourly rate is $29.52, (equivalent to $52,000 salary plus superannuation and leave loading per year).
• The position will base out of the Arid Lands Environment Centre office in the Todd Mall.
• The employee's performance will be reviewed after 2 weeks.
• Employment conditions will be as per the Arid Lands Environment Centre employee agreement.

Applications

Applications will be through an expression of interest (EOI) process,

followed by an interview if required. EOI should address the selection criteria below and not exceed four pages in length.

Applications close on Monday 24th August 2009.

Applications can be emailed to dka.coolmob@coolmob.org or delivered in person to desertSMART COOLmob in the Arid Lands Environment Centre, shop 17, John Cumming Plaza (upstairs), Todd Mall.

Criteria

essential

1. Must have own transport and current drivers licence
2. Demonstrated experience in or knowledge of approaches towards fostering sustainable behaviour of individuals and/or communities
3. Demonstrated experience in or knowledge of implementation of environmental auditing
4. Demonstrated understanding of water and energy conservation issues, preferably in the Alice Springs context
5. Ability to commence work by the 15th September and work flexible hours

About DesertSMART COOLmob

DesertSMART COOLmob is an information hub assisting Central Australians to live more sustainable lifestyles.

It consists of a network of over 800 households in Alice Springs committed to saving on energy and water bills and reducing our environmental impact by using less electricity, water, and petrol. Through simple changes in their

daily habits and purchasing decisions these household are leading the way in cool solutions for desert living.

The project originally started as part of the Australian Greenhouse Office national Cool Communities program in 2001 and has been assisting Alice Springs residents ever since.

COOLmob is an initiative of the Arid Lands Environment Centre and is financially assisted by the Power Water Corporation and the Northern Territory Department of Natural Resources, Environment and the Arts.

Further information

Please contact Robbie Henderson or Glenn Marshall on 89520299

or

dka.coolmob@coolmob.org