Description Casual Peer Reviewer – Climate Vulnerability Project (Grant Support) Reference number: 10793 Closing date: Thursday 11th September, 5:00pm Casual role available. Band 7 position, plus 12% superannuation (commensurate with experience) Become part of Council’s Community and Corporate Planning department The Opportunity To 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. Responsibilities Peer Review of Report Content Review 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 Apply Applications must be submitted through our online system and should be in line with the Moonee Valley City Council Application Guide . 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 Position Description or contact Bahareh Motamed, Senior Coordinator Social Infrastructure Planning on ( 03) 9243 8797 .
