Program Manager Sustainability

Position Title: Program Manager Sustainability

Employment Type: Permanent Full-Time

Salary Range: $147,652 - $175,917 per annum + 12% super and benefits (Health Manager 4)

Location: NSW Ambulance State Operations Centre, Sydney Olympic Park

Application Close: Midnight on 24 November 2025

About the Opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping NSW Ambulance's sustainability agenda and leading initiatives that reduce our carbon footprint, build climate resilience, and align with NSW Government climate change policies.

Working closely with internal and external stakeholders, you will provide expert advice, data analysis, and project management support to develop, deliver and monitor sustainable programs across our organisation.

Join a team that values innovation, collaboration and integrity, and make a real difference to the environment and the communities we serve.

About You

The Program Manager Sustainability provides research, data analysis, budget estimation, and project management expertise to identify, analyse and implement carbon footprint reduction programs for NSW Ambulance. You are a strategic, solutions-focused professional with expertise in sustainability, project management, and stakeholder engagement. You thrive in complex environments, balancing priorities while driving innovation and continuous improvement.

You will:

• Lead the design and delivery of sustainability strategies and initiatives across the organisation.
• Conduct analyses and provide strategic advice on sustainability, resilience, and change management.
• Develop and implement change initiatives that drive engagement and commitment.
• Build strong collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, including NSW Health, government agencies, suppliers, and industry partners.
• Apply best-practice project governance to ensure delivery within scope, budget, and timeframes.
• Support the Director, Fleet, Equipment, Uniform and Sustainability, in key program delivery and executive reporting.

What's on Offer

• Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with one paid Allocated Day Off (ADO) each month, an additional public holiday, and a variety of leave options.
• Flexible or Hybrid Work Agreements may be negotiated.
• Generous salary packaging options to increase your take home pay up to $9k + novated leasing.
• Modern, purpose-built workspace with excellent transport connection and an array of cafes, restaurants and amenities in the vicinity.

Need more information?

• Click here for the Role Description and Position Conditions and General Information
• Learn more about careers at NSW Ambulance here

Contact People

Please contact Ols Duerr-Reuther on if you have any questions about this role.

For Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to NSW Ambulance's Aboriginal Workforce Consultant, please contact Leonie Garvey on Support is also available through the Stepping Up website.

Please contact ambulance- if you require any adjustments to the recruitment process so we can support you to present your best self.

How to Apply

Please respond to the below two questions (max 4000 characters including spaces) and submit this with your CV and other required information.

Question 1: How do you manage moving deadlines and priorities? Can you give an example of a time when you have dealt with multiple deliverables to various stakeholders and how you went about prioritising and realising those?

Question 2: Describe how you measure the success of sustainability programs, and how you plan to bring your team and/or stakeholders along on the journey to support a successful project delivery?

Additional Information

• Applicants will be assessed against the essential criteria articulated in Role Description.
• NSW Health is committed to accessibility and may provide adjustments to the recruitment and interview process as needed, including physical adjustments, interview setup, or scheduling needs.
• Employment of temporary visa holders is only considered if no suitable permanent resident or citizen is identified after labour market testing.
• Eligibility lists and talent pools may be created and used to fill permanent or temporary vacancies over the next 18 months at the same, or other locations, that are at the same grade and capability level.

About NSW Ambulance

NSW Ambulance is an integral part of the NSW Health system that must work together seamlessly to deliver services to the community of NSW. We take a values-based leadership approach putting our people at the centre of everything we do, striving to deliver our mission of Excellence in Care through our CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.

NSW Ambulance is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects the community we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities to apply