E&S Environment Lead - Infrastructure Sustainability

the original; Sydney; On-site; AUD 163,000 - 183,000; Full time

Job summary

Transport for NSW seeks an E&S Environment Lead – Infrastructure Sustainability for a temporary opportunity up to 2 years. Based in Sydney, NSW (with preferred locations in Sydney CBD or Newcastle), you will provide strategic environmental and sustainability advice to support complex infrastructure delivery and advance greener outcomes for the transport network.

You will lead environmental impact assessments, regulatory approvals, and compliance activities; identify risks and opportunities;

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience delivering environmental and sustainability outcomes in infrastructure or major projects.
• Strong knowledge of environmental legislation, impact assessment processes, and regulatory approvals.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication across multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic environmental and sustainability advice to support delivery of infrastructure projects.
• Lead environmental impact assessments, compliance activities and sustainability initiatives.
• Identify environmental risks and opportunities and develop practical project delivery solutions.
• Review and endorse environmental management plans, assessments and reports.
• Partner with project teams, contractors and regulators to embed best practice across the asset lifecycle.
• Drive a culture of environmental accountability through coaching and continuous improvement.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Impact assessment

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Environmental science/management/engineering degree

Job description

E&S Environment Lead - Infrastructure Sustainability NSW Public Service Commission Sydney, NSW, AU

Job Description

E&S Environment Manager (Temporary Opportunity Up To 2 Years)

Organisation/Entity: Transport For NSW

Job category: Projects

Job location: Sydney, NSW, AU, 2000

Job reference number: 110853

Employment type: Fixed Term Full-Time

Salary range: $163145.0-$182721.0

You're passionate about a career delivering solutions that impact millions.

You're looking to contribute to the transformation of the transport sector towards a greener and more sustainable future. You want to actively participate in shaping policies and initiatives that reduce carbon emissions, promote renewable energy adoption, and enhance the overall environmental performance of the transport network.

In this role, you'll:

Provide strategic environmental and sustainability advice to support the successful delivery of complex infrastructure projects and operational initiatives.

Lead environmental impact assessments, compliance activities, and sustainability initiatives to achieve regulatory and organisational outcomes.

Identify environmental risks and opportunities, developing practical solutions to support project delivery and minimise environmental impacts.

Review and endorse environmental management plans, assessments, and reports, providing expert guidance on complex environmental matters.

Partner with project teams, contractors, regulators, and stakeholders to embed environmental best practice across the asset lifecycle.

Drive a culture of environmental accountability through coaching, knowledge sharing, compliance monitoring, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Preferred Location: Sydney CBD or Newcastle, offering the opportunity to work closely with diverse project teams delivering sustainable infrastructure outcomes across NSW.

The team also comes together in person for activities such as branch all-in days, training sessions, planning workshops and collaborative work.

For more information on this position and business unit, view the role description and information pack .

Demonstrated experience delivering environmental and sustainability outcomes within infrastructure, transport, construction, or major project environments.

Strong knowledge of environmental legislation, impact assessment processes, regulatory approvals, and compliance frameworks.

Proven ability to identify and manage environmental risks, provide strategic advice, and resolve complex environmental issues.

Tertiary qualifications in Environmental Science, Environmental Management, Environmental Engineering, Planning, Sustainability, or a related discipline, or equivalent industry experience.

Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.

Experience monitoring environmental performance and driving sustainable practices that support organisational and community objectives.

Who we are

Transport for NSW provides a safe, integrated, and efficient transport system. We connect people, communities and industry every day.

Our workforce is as diverse as the community we serve. If you'd like further information on our inclusion and diversity initiatives, visit Transport careers .

For more information about this role, please contact [e-mail].

Aboriginal people and people living with disability are supported throughout the recruitment process and at work, and we encourage you to apply. Visit Supporting Aboriginal People or Supporting People with Disability for more information or speak to your talent team member to arrange any adjustments to how you interact with us.

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