Sustainability Engineer

We are proud to become a new Australian Department of Defence partner, offering career opportunities to support the delivery of Property and Asset Services across South Australia and the Northern Territory.

We have a role available for a
Sustainability Engineer
to join our Defence division and support us on this new contract. This is a permanent full-time position based that could be based at any of the main defence bases in South Australia including RAAF Edinburgh, Keswick Barracks or RAAF Woomera.

About us

Service Stream is an equal opportunity ASX-listed business that develops and operates Australia's essential services networks across telecommunications, utilities, transport, defence, and social infrastructure industries -
we keep communities connected.

Your next role comes with these perks:

• Career development – we offer growth opportunities and support internal mobility. You will have access to skill enhancement through our online learning system and onsite training.
• Access - discounts for hundreds of businesses such as Woolworths, Air BNB, The Iconic, JB HI-FI, Dan Murphys, Bupa Health Care, and Specsavers. We also offer access to novated leasing and a share matching program.
• Paid leave - parental, cultural, community service, defence, study, corporate volunteering and purchased leave available.
• Culture – we are dedicated to fostering a workplace environment that values diversity and inclusion, and meaningful recognition. You will play a key role in building the culture of our new team.

About the role

You will be identifying and mitigating important environmental risks related to the maintenance of the Defence estate and the delivery services. You will also lead initiatives related to net zero strategies, change programs, and stakeholder engagement to ensure alignment with strategic goals, helping identify opportunities for savings, and implementing improvements to energy consumption.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Aligning practices with the national waste policy and waste minimisation targets.
• Identifying opportunities for savings and implementing improvements to energy consumption in line with contract deliverables.
• Identifying and mitigating key environmental risks related to the maintenance of defence estate and delivery of services.
• Implementing environmental management practices in accordance with the Environmental Management Plan (EMP).
• Conducting comprehensive audits of energy, water, and waste management, including feasibility studies, technology/product reviews, and building ratings.
• Overseeing the collection, analysis, and reporting of energy, water and waste data to optimise performance and provide accurate and actionable insights.

About you

Our ideal candidate will have:

• Tertiary qualification in Environmental Engineering, Sustainability, or a related field.
• Professional certification in environmental management or sustainability is highly desirable.
• Experience in implementing and maintaining environmental management systems and familiarity with statutory and The Department of Defence's energy, water, and waste management requirements.
• Experience in leading and managing sustainability initiatives and projects.
• Experience in data collection, analysis, and reporting for environmental performance.
• Proven ability to identify and mitigate environmental risks.
• Proven track record in conducting assessments and audits related to energy, water, and waste management.

You must be an Australian Citizen and able to obtain and maintain a Defence Security Clearance.

How to apply

Please submit your interest with the apply button. Applications may be reviewed before the closing date, so please don't hesitate to apply

We celebrate diversity at Service Stream and welcome applications from people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, people with a disability or neurodivergence, and those from LGBTIQA+, Veteran or other diverse groups. Applications are unable to be accepted via email. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, please email