Sustainability Manager

3 days ago


Sydney Western Suburbs, Australia NSW Planning Full time

**_Together we shape thriving communities, public spaces, places and economies._**
- **Join us as a Sustainability Manager and lead the charge in helping NSW government agencies achieve Net Zero goals**:

- **Temporary (12months) full-time opportunity, job sharing options may be considered**:

- **Office location - Parramatta, with flexible working supported**:

- **Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $129,464 to $142,665 + super**

**What’s in it for me?**

Join our team for a **fantastic culture** with dynamic collaboration and **genuine long-term career support**. We offer **flexibility in work arrangements**, diverse and fulfilling assignments, and prioritise **work/life balance**and wellbeing with initiatives like flex leave and access to support programs. Additionally, **we** are committed to **fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace** where everyone feels welcome, respected, and empowered to succeed.

**The role**

**You’ll be part of the Environmental Management Group’s Sustainability team, delivering innovative projects that support NSW Government goals on Net Zero, circular economy and sustainable development. You will provide guidance and set the plan for Property and Development NSW and other NSW Government agencies to achieve their Net Zero ambitions. You’ll use your sustainability expertise to lead and coordinate Net Zero Government Operations reporting and assist in the development of long-term net zero transition plans.

You’ll also be responsible for implementing best practice processes, stakeholder engagement and reporting on sustainability performance within PDNSW Office portfolio.

This is an exciting opportunity to be hands-on in the development and delivery of the infrastructure and tools that make sustainability real and measurable in the public sector.

For more information read the full Role Description: Sustainability Manager

**What you will bring to the role**

- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in government and/or corporate sustainability reporting.
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in reporting and preparation of Government Resource Efficiency Policy (GREP) reporting.
- An ability to identify emission reduction opportunities and programs, with strong technical knowledge of energy, waste and water efficiency projects.
- High-level skills in stakeholder engagement and the ability to work closely with our clients to deliver comprehensive and accurate reports on time and within budget.

**What is an essential requirement**:

- Tertiary qualifications in Science or Engineering.
- Previous experience in NSW Government Resource Efficiency Policy reporting.
- At least 5 years of experience in a similar role.
- Demonstrated experience with net zero, energy and carbon accounting principles.

**About us**

The Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI) improves the liveability and prosperity of NSW. To achieve this, we: create vibrant, productive spaces and precincts; manage lands, assets and property effectively and deliver affordable and diverse housing. We strive to be a high-performing, world-class public service organisation that celebrates and reflects the full diversity of the community we serve and builds the cultural capability of our department to improve outcomes with and for Aboriginal people, communities and entities.

We are an inclusive and accessible workplace, where your individual contributions are valued, and where everyone is encouraged to feel a sense of connection and belonging. DPHI supports various employee affinity groups, practices flexible working, offers job share and workplace adjustments.

**Join us**

Applications close**:24 August 2025 (11.59pm)**
- A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available over the next 18 months._


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