
Manager Sustainability
6 hours ago
Sydney
Sustainability & Resilience/Sustainability & Resilience/Strategic Development & Engagement
Full Time/Permanent
$198,955- $223,380 per annum plus superannuation
Caring for our city, creating a future for all
Our people are passionate about their communities and connected to their teams. They're motivated by our genuine commitment to diversity and inclusion, and our clear, compelling plan for our global city: Sustainable Sydney 2030 – 2050 Continuing the Vision.
Be part of a purpose-led organisation with care at its core. You'll make a difference by acting in the best interests of our communities and city. Be better together with collaborative and inclusive partnerships. Embrace possibilities and be open to new ideas and creating bold solutions.
About the roleThe City of Sydney is seeking a highly skilled sustainability professional to provide strategic, organisation-wide leadership for our environmental and resilience portfolio.
In this role you will:
- lead the development of strategies, targets and projects to improve environmental performance and build resilience in our operations and across the local area
- embed environmental and resilience priorities into systems and processes across the organisation
- coordinate strategy implementation across multiple teams to ensure targets are achieved, measured and reported
- lead risk management for environmental and climate risks affecting the organisation and community
- provide specialist advice and foster collaboration with stakeholders across government, industry and the community.
You will have a relevant degree and more than 10 years' experience in sustainability. Strong leadership, stakeholder engagement and influencing skills are essential, with a proven ability to inspire others and deliver results in complex environments.
We are also recruiting a Manager Sustainability Programs in our City Life Division. Applicants are welcome to apply for both roles if they align with your skills and experience - apply here
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This role has the option of a rostered day off each month, known as a 19-day month.
The recommended applicant must complete a pre-employment health declaration and a criminal history check.
Applications must be submitted online by 11:59pm, Thursday 25th September.
For more information, contact Kate Deacon – Executive Director, Strategic Development & Engagement at
What we can offer youYou'll work with passionate, welcoming and supportive people who care for our communities and create a future for all.
Flexible working- 3 days of care and cultural leave each year for health and wellbeing activities, cultural and religious days or events of significance
- Collaborative approach to flexible working
- City centre head office, with many public transport options.
- Leadership and management development program
- Further education program providing reimbursement of course fees, and study and exam leave
- Opportunity to attend external courses and conferences
- Long service and employee recognition awards
- Employee assistance program offering free, confidential counselling
- 26 weeks paid parental leave and 6 weeks paid partner leave
- Paid and unpaid adoption and long-term fostering leave
- Paid superannuation for up to 52 weeks of parental leave
- Part-time and job-sharing options available
- Supportive return-to-work environment
- Recognised as an Inclusive Employer by the Diversity Council of Australia
- Active employee networks including City Women, City Pride, DiverseCity and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander network
- Recognised family inclusive workplace
- Veteran employment supporter
Find out why a career at the City of Sydney might be right for you.
How to applyWe welcome candidates from all backgrounds in a workplace as diverse as our communities. We're passionate about gender balance, with an executive team two-thirds female and half of leadership roles held by women.
All applicants, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, veterans and people of diverse sexualities and genders, are encouraged to join us.
We're a disability confident recruiter. If you identify as a person with disability and require support for your application or the recruitment process, contact us at or
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