Environmental Sustainability Leader

Impactful Role: Climate Change Expert

Purpose-Driven Leadership:

As a seasoned professional, you will lead key projects and shape the long-term strategy of Sydney Water.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive policy development, provide end-to-end governance, and set objectives to achieve enterprise targets.

Lead the team working on implementing best-practice climate change adaptation and decarbonisation strategies across high-impact projects.

This role offers a collaborative environment where innovation and sustainability are highly valued, allowing you to make a direct impact on community resilience and environmental health.

NZ and CCA Responsibilities:

• Manage and mentor NZ & CCA specialists
• Upskill the organisation in NZ & CCA
• Co-design and develop climate risk assessment programs that align with Sydney Water's existing planning initiatives.
• Provide climate change adaptation expertise throughout various stages of projects.
• Collaborate with the Strategy & Sustainability team to inform future work and research for enterprise-wide climate risk management.
• Ensure that planning artifacts are developed with adaptive capacity and climate thresholds to manage climate risks.
• Develop and implement programs to support Sydney Water's decarbonisation efforts across our investment portfolio.
• Provide net-zero expertise throughout the asset creation lifecycle.
• Collaborate with Strategy & Sustainability, Finance, Investment Management, and Water, Environment and Infrastructure Performance to ensure alignment with Sydney Water's Net Zero Carbon Plan and integrate carbon reduction valuation into decision-making frameworks.
• Support the development of strategies and frameworks for achieving our Net Zero targets.

Key Requirements:

• Tertiary qualifications in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience in net zero, climate change adaptation, or sustainability.
• Strong background in integrating climate and environmental considerations into asset and system planning processes.
• Experience working on large-scale environmental programs or projects with a focus on decarbonisation and/or climate resilience.
• Ability to collaborate across teams and departments, with strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience with risk assessments, especially in relation to climate change and environmental impacts.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with the capability to prioritise projects based on environmental risk.
• Familiarity with industry standards and regulations related to climate change and net-zero targets.

About This Opportunity:

Sydney Water is a dynamic and innovative water utility company committed to delivering excellent customer service and protecting the environment. We offer a competitive remuneration package, hybrid work environment, continuous professional growth opportunities, 24/7 wellbeing support, discounted private health insurance, family first benefits, and fitness passport access.

How to Thrive:

To excel in this role, you must be a strategic thinker, an effective communicator, and a passionate advocate for sustainable practices.

Join us in shaping the future of water management and creating a more resilient and environmentally conscious community.

What We Offer:

A supportive and inclusive work environment that fosters collaboration, creativity, and innovation.

Opportunities for career growth and professional development through training, mentoring, and networking.

Access to cutting-edge tools, technologies, and resources to stay ahead of the curve in climate change mitigation and adaptation.

A comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, flexible work arrangements, and employee recognition programs.

Getting Started:

If you are a motivated and results-driven professional looking to make a meaningful impact, apply now to become a part of our dynamic team

Additional Information:

We value diversity and inclusion in our workplace and welcome applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Thank you for considering this opportunity to join our team