Sustainability Program Manager

**Employment Type**: Permanent Full Time
**Position Classification**: Health Manager Level 4
**Remuneration**: $141,974 - $169,151 + 12% Super + Salary Packaging
**Hours Per Week**: 38
**Requisition ID**:REQ613311**
**Location**: John Hunter Hospital
**Closing Date**: Wednesday the 22nd of October

Be part of something bigger — drive change, inspire innovation, and leave a lasting impact on how we care for people and the planet.

**About the role**

Shape the future of sustainable healthcare across one of NSW’s largest and most diverse health districts.
As the Sustainability Manager, you will lead the development and implementation of Hunter New England Local Health District’s Sustainability Strategy -embedding sustainable practices across operations, infrastructure, and service delivery.

You’ll drive innovative programs that reduce environmental impact, support NSW Health and Government net zero targets, and foster a culture of environmental and social responsibility throughout the district.

This is your opportunity to influence lasting change, work collaboratively across diverse teams, and lead initiatives that make a real difference for our people, patients, and planet.

**About you**

You are a dynamic leader with a passion for sustainability and a proven track record in driving strategic initiatives and continuous improvement. You are confident managing complex projects, building capability, and engaging senior stakeholders to create positive, measurable impact.

You will have:

- Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or extensive experience in sustainability, project management, or innovation.
- Strong leadership and coaching skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.
- Demonstrated ability to provide expert advice, analyse complex data, and develop evidence-based strategies.
- In-depth understanding of sustainability frameworks, environmental compliance, and government targets.
- Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- A current NSW driver’s licence and willingness to travel across the District as required.

**Why you’ll love working with us**
- Work with purpose - help drive HNELHD’s net zero and sustainability goals.
- Collaborate with passionate professionals in Infrastructure, Planning and Sustainability.
- Opportunities to lead innovative environmental initiatives across a large and diverse portfolio.
- Ongoing professional development and leadership support.
- Be part of a workplace that values diversity, inclusion, and sustainability at its core.

**Why you’ll love working with us**
- Be part of a workplace that values diversity, inclusion, and sustainability at its core
Monthly Allocated Day Off (ADO) for full-time employees
- 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part-time)
- Paid parental leave (for eligible employees)
- Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
- Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and their families
- Opportunities to collaborate with diverse clinical and non-clinical teams
- A commitment to sustainable healthcare and cultural respect

If you’re ready to use your skills to create meaningful environmental change and influence the future of healthcare sustainability, we’d love to hear from you.

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**We are looking for the right person with the right cultural fit - We strongly encourage Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people to apply. We are looking for the right person with the right cultural fit - We strongly encourage Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people to apply.**

This is a Category B position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category B positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy

An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.

Eligibility to drive in NSW

Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.

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