Environment & Sustainability Lead

Melbourne is Australia's fastest growing city, and public transport is vital to keeping it moving. Since 2009, Metro has proudly operated and maintained a world-class train service and delivered major transport projects that shape the future of our city. Guided by our value of Safely Always, we are one team dedicated to ensuring everyone gets home safely while helping to connect and create a better Melbourne.

We are currently looking for Environment & Sustainability Lead will provide advice and support on the implementation of the Environmental Management System, including Metro's environmental objectives, plans and procedures within the Infrastructure Division.

Key Areas of Responsibility

The role requires a subject matter expert to support to Infrastructure teams on environmental sustainability and heritage requirements including compliance with relevant legislation to support M&R works planning and delivery.

In addition, you will interact with and provide service delivery to the leadership and line management of the infrastructure division. There will necessarily be interface with external agencies relating to the Environmental discipline including regulators, contractors and MTM client stakeholders.

Weekly stakeholder interface in the infrastructure division will include contribution in the Leadership Team meeting and will also interface with internal stakeholders at monthly Health & Safety Committee meetings where Infrastructure Health and Safety Representatives (HSRs) will be consulted with Environmental matters that overlap with HSR activities.

• Provide advice on the engagement of technical specialists and permit and approval requirements.
• Manage environmental and heritage consultants, as required.
• Review contractor Environmental Management Plans and other relevant documentation to ensure MTM risks and requirements are managed.
• Provide technical input for risk assessment workshops and incident investigations.
• Maintain divisional environmental management procedures, instructions, registers and other relevant documentation.
• Support Infrastructure teams to comply with MTM's environmental management procedures including through the development and delivery of training and awareness material and communications.
• Conduct inspections and audits to monitor the implementation and effectiveness of site environmental controls.
• Support the implementation of broader environment and sustainability objectives for the MTM business, as outlined in the Environment Strategy and Environment and Sustainability Management Plan.
• Liaise with local councils, regulatory authorities and other key stakeholders.
• Advocate for good environmental practice and continual improvement of environmental performance

 About You

• Tertiary qualifications in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering or a related discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in an environmental management role.
• Demonstrated knowledge of environmental legislation and regulatory frameworks.
• Proven expertise in applying and managing environmental management system documentation in accordance with ISO 14001.
• Experience providing sound technical advice on environmental issues.
• Experience and knowledge of environmental risk assessment and management for rail industry or construction activities.
• Experience in contractor management, particularly with respect to requirements management and assurance.
• Experience developing and implementing environmental monitoring, inspection and audit programs.
• Ability to identify and analyse risks, and make corrective actions
• Ability to implement the practices and procedures
• Strong stakeholder management experience to work collaboratively and build strong working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders
• Solid report writing, analytical ability Advanced Microsoft Excel knowledge and ability and critical thinking with the ability to work autonomously.

Why work for Metro?

• Attractive Remuneration: Excellent pay package with laptop and mobile phone
• Career Progression: Career development support and opportunities to learn new skills within a multi-disciplinary environment
• Vibrant and Ambitious Team: A collaborative team of passionate people who are dedicated to delivering projects that improve the safety and reliability of Melbourne's rail network
• Permanent Opportunity: Our ongoing involvement in the exciting pipeline of major rail projects
• Benefits: Free Myki travel across Victoria and other great corporate discounts
• Work-Life Balance and Hybrid Working: We encourage flexibility and wellbeing; you will manage your own schedule and we will support you to thrive in your role. MTM supports flexible working arrangements.

This is a fantastic and dynamic opportunity to build on the career you have developed to date and be part of the legacy that 'connects people and places for a growing Melbourne'.

If what you've read resonates with your values, experience, and career aspiration then we want to hear from you

Please submit your application via our recruitment portal by Tuesday 28th October 2025 to be considered for this position.

Metro's commitment to an inclusive workforce

At Metro, we move Melbourne and we're powered by our people. We're committed to building a workforce that reflects our diverse communities and celebrates the unique perspectives each person brings. Inclusion, respect and opportunity shape how we work and we invite you to join us in creating a workplace where everyone can thrive.