Advisor, Sustainability

ACCIONA Energía; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentoring programs

Leadership development pathways

Sustainability reporting ownership

Job summary

ACCIONA is leading regenerative infrastructure projects in Australia and plays a pivotal role on the Logan and Gold Coast Faster Rail Project. This Sustainability Lead will own data, monitoring and reporting and work across design, delivery and project teams to embed sustainability into every phase.

Reporting to the Sustainability Lead, you will audit performance, align with ISC and Green Star, engage stakeholders and drive carbon and resource efficiency. Autonomy and clear impact await.

Qualifications

• Degree in sustainability, architecture, engineering or science.
• Construction industry experience in a sustainability-focused role.
• Knowledge of sustainability legislation and the ISC Rating Scheme.
• Carbon reduction, data analysis and technical reporting skills.
• Preferred: lead auditor training and/or experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sustainability strategies aligned to project objectives.
• Embed sustainability in design and construction with project teams.
• Monitor and report sustainability performance, compliance and financial value.
• Identify and implement carbon, waste and resource efficiency opportunities.
• Conduct sustainability audits and align the project with ISC and Green Star.
• Engage community groups, the client and stakeholders on sustainability outcomes.
• Champion safety and meet all legal and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Sustainability reporting

Data analysis

Carbon reduction

Stakeholder engagement

Auditing

Education

Degree in sustainability/engineering

Tools

ISC Rating Scheme

Green Star

Job description

ACCIONA is a global company, leading in the development of regenerative infrastructure that creates a positive impact on society. Our workforce consists of more than 65,000 professionals, present in more than 40 countries across the five continents, all contributing in our mission to design a better planet. Are you a passionate individual who wants to make a difference, promote sustainable development, and find solutions to the biggest global challenges including climate change, overpopulation, and water scarcity? Come and join us in building the infrastructure our planet needs to achieve a sustainable future.

Job Description

Benefits

• Own sustainability reporting and strategy on a major rail project
• Embed sustainability across key design milestones and delivery
• Access mentoring programs and leadership development pathways

Project Information

The Logan and Gold Coast Faster Rail Project will double the number of rail tracks on a 20 kilometre section of the Beenleigh and Gold Coast lines, between Kuraby and Beenleigh. Works include station upgrades with new pedestrian bridges, level crossing removals and a new multi-storey carpark at Beenleigh. The corridor will connect people and places across South East Queensland.

About the Opportunity

You will report to the Sustainability Lead and own sustainability data, monitoring and reporting across the project. Work with delivery, design, procurement and project teams to build sustainability into design and construction, and guide carbon and resource efficiency measures. You will audit performance, align the project with standards such as ISC and Green Star, and represent it with community groups, the client and key stakeholders. This role offers autonomy, exposure across design and construction and a clear view of how sustainable outcomes get built into major rail infrastructure.

Key accountabilities for the position will be:

• Develop and implement sustainability strategies aligned to project objectives
• Embed sustainability in design and construction with project teams
• Monitor and report sustainability performance, compliance and financial value
• Identify and implement carbon, waste and resource efficiency opportunities
• Conduct sustainability audits and align the project with ISC and Green Star
• Engage community groups, the client and stakeholders on sustainability outcomes
• Champion safety and meet all legal and regulatory requirements

Required Skills and Competencies

What capability and experience will you need to have:

• Degree in sustainability, architecture, engineering or science
• Construction industry experience in a sustainability-focused role
• Knowledge of sustainability legislation and the ISC Rating Scheme
• Carbon reduction, data analysis and technical reporting skills
• Preferred: lead auditor training and/or experience

At ACCIONA, we offer a dynamic and challenging work environment where our employees can grow and develop their careers. We provide opportunities for professional development, and our team members are encouraged to bring new ideas and approaches to their work. Our company is dedicated to fostering a culture of inclusiveness and respect where every employee feels valued and supported.

ACCIONA has been given the Top Employer 2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025 certification in Australia, which certifies the company's commitment to excellence in human resources management and those who focus on putting their people first through their exceptional HR policies. Since establishing a presence in Australia in 2002, ACCIONA has made significant investments in local opportunities and project development. ACCIONA employs more than 3,000 people in its renewable energy, infrastructure and water projects across Australia & New Zealand.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and promote equality and diversity. Indigenous Australians and candidates from minority groups are encouraged to apply.