Sustainability Manager

Founded in 1864, Ghella operate in the construction of large public projects and specialise in underground excavation and tunnelling works. Over the course of 150 years we have built over 130 tunnels and connected more than 1,000 km’s of highways, railways and subways.

Operating in Australia since 2010, we are working on some of the largest infrastructure projects in the country and have established a recognised presence in the local infrastructure market. Our first project in Australia, Legacy Way, was named ‘Best Tunnelling Project in the World’ in 2013 and since then we have continued to take on some of the countries’ most crucial and challenging projects.

We are currently delivering in partnership with leading construction companies projects that make a difference to the community with some of our current projects including Sydney’s M6 Stage 1 project, the Sydney Metro - Western Sydney Airport project, the Sydney Metro Eastern Tunnelling package and the Cross River Rail project in Brisbane.

Utilising advanced technologies and state-of-the-art construction methods, we are passionate about our environment and sustainability is always at the forefront of what we do. Our values and people are truly the heart of who we are as we continually strive to leave a better world to the next generations.

**The Opportunity**

This role will report to the Environmental and Sustainability Director and will ultimately lead the strategy across the project to achieve sustainability objectives.
- Manage the project specific sustainability objectives and targets, actions, procedures and tools to provide surety of successful project delivery, which is in compliance with the project sustainability management plan and the project's contractual obligations
- Provide leadership and technical direction to design, construction, commercial, operational and other key project teams in relation to sustainability requirements
- Understand and advocate the project’s sustainability requirements by supporting relevant procedures, programs and initiatives, in particular, across the design and delivery activities of the project
- Build and maintain strong relationships through collaboration with key internal and external stakeholders
- Attend and derive sustainable outcomes during design and construction, procurement and other functional led meetings
- Manage and mentor the Sustainability Advisor
- Develop and deliver the sustainability training program for relevant project personnel and contractors, and support sustainability management tools training
- Achieve the Sydney Metro sustainability requirements, including implementation of the Community Benefit Initiatives
- Facilitate the Sustainability Leadership Committee
- Compile and review sustainability rating tool (IS) submissions
- Report against the project sustainability objectives on a monthly, quarterly and annually basis to management, senior management and the client.

**About you**
- Bachelor of Engineering, Science, Sustainability or other associated disciplines (essential)
- 5 plus years construction sustainability management experience
- Understanding of Federal, State and local statutes and legislation
- Understanding of sustainability rating schemes and standards
- Knowledge of tender requirements, project planning, development, implementation and review.
- Knowledge of quantitative and qualitative risk assessment and development of risk controls and actions involved in delivery and implementation of projects.

**What we provide**

We offer a friendly and positive work culture with a strong focus on career progression:

- A workplace with an environment that promotes continual learning and development to all staff through nationally accredited partners and mentoring provided by some of the industry’s finest
- Ghella has projects locally and internationally. Travel the world and gain international experience
- Ability to have a long-lasting and fulfilling impact on the community through our diverse range of projects
- Never be seen as “just a number”. At Ghella, our employees are our family.

We support diversity in the workplace. Women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and people with a multicultural background are strongly encouraged to apply.

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Sydney, NSW: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (preferred)

Work Location: In person