Sustainability Officer

3 months ago


Sydney, Australia NSW Department of Education Full time

**At the **NSW Department of Education**, we educate and inspire lifelong learners - from early childhood, through schooling to vocational education and training.**
- **Temporary Full-Time role up to 8 May 2026**:

- **Location Eveleigh (Sydney NSW)**:

- **Salary $131,858 Package includes salary $106,025 - $117,363, plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading**

**About the role**
- Assist in the delivery and development of state-wide sustainability programs for SINSW infrastructure that are compliant with organisational and legislative requirements, engaging and supported by relevant stakeholders and optimised to achieve sustainability outcomes.
- Assist in the development, implementation and promotion of sustainable design, construction, and operation, using tools such as Green Star and NABERS.
- Support the implementation of program management by reviewing and monitoring the ongoing effectiveness and assisting in the preparation of high-quality project plans, reports, submissions, briefing notes, ministerial correspondence and learning materials to a range of stakeholders and management.

For further information please click here to view the role description

**About you**
- Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or knowledge of the operational and strategic requirements for successful delivery of building and infrastructure sustainability programs
- Knowledge of and commitment to implementing the Department’s Aboriginal Education Policy and upholding the Department’s Partnership Agreement with the NSW AECG and to ensure quality outcomes for Aboriginal people.

**Essential requirements of the role**
- Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or knowledge of the operational and strategic requirements for successful delivery of state-wide sustainability programs
- Current driver's licence
- Willingness and ability to travel to state-wide locations such as Sydney, Wollongong, Newcastle and metropolitan school sites
- Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the value of public education.

**Benefits**
- Flexible working arrangements
- 35 hour working week
- Competitive, salary sacrificing, employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
- Flex Leave entitlements, generous holidays & leave conditions
- Opportunities for advancement and mobility across the Department to support your career growth

**How to apply**

Attach a resume (maximum 5 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements and capabilities of this role as well as answering the targeted question.

Targeted question:
How have you participated in sustainable building verification programs, such as Green Star, WEL or NABERS? (300 words max)

**Closing date: 22 October 2024 at 11:59pm.**

A recruitment pool may be created through this recruitment process. A recruitment pool is a group of applicants who have been assessed and identified as suitable for this role, and who may be considered for a range of similar roles, including temporary, term or ongoing roles, over the next 18 months.



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