Energy & Sustainability Analyst

Swinburne University of Technology; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

17% superannuation

Staff benefits

Job summary

Swinburne University of Technology is seeking an experienced Energy and Sustainability Analyst to lead analysis, governance and reporting of environmental performance data. Based at the Hawthorn campus, the role drives insights for Net Zero progress and supports governance across the university.

You will be the subject matter expert on sustainability data, shaping reporting inputs (emissions, utilities) and ensuring data accuracy for internal and external reporting and certification purposes.

Qualifications

• Establish data governance for environmental usage data, ensuring data is accurate, timely, and complete
• Monitor environmental data provided by other teams, and source and record other environmental data to deliver a total footprint view
• Act as business owner for environmental performance data and sustainability reporting inputs, including emissions, utilities and certification evidence
• Prepare or contribute to internal and external sustainability reports to demonstrate Swinburne’s commitment to sustainability and performance against targets
• Support engagement with government agencies, NGOs, private industry, and the broader Swinburne community to enrich sustainability outcomes

Responsibilities

• Lead analysis, governance and reporting of environmental performance data.
• Develop reporting frameworks and governance practices that strengthen organisational performance.
• Influence sustainability strategy and support initiatives across the university.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure data accuracy and completeness.

Skills

Data governance

Environmental data analysis

Sustainability reporting

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Tertiary degree in a related discipline

Job description

• An opportunity for an experienced Energy and Sustainability Analyst
• Full-time, ongoing position based at our Hawthorn campus
• Hew 7 + 17% super and staff benefits

• An opportunity for an experienced Energy and Sustainability Analyst
• Full-time, ongoing position based at our Hawthorn campus
• Hew 7 + 17% super and staff benefits

About The Role

Join Swinburne and help drive meaningful progress towards our sustainability goals. In this impactful role, you will lead the analysis, governance and reporting of environmental performance data, delivering insights that support informed decision-making and track progress against our Net Zero Pathway.

Working across the University, you will ensure sustainability data is accurate, reliable and fit for purpose, while developing reporting frameworks and governance practices that strengthen organisational performance and accountability.

As Swinburne’s subject matter expert in sustainability data, you will have the opportunity to influence strategy, support sustainability initiatives, and contribute to projects that create measurable environmental outcomes. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about sustainability, highly analytical, and motivated to make a real difference.

This role reports to the Senior Manager, Sustainability & Asset Performance.

About You

To be suitable for this role you will bring experience across the following areas:

• Establish data governance for environmental usage data, ensuring data is accurate, timely, and complete
• Monitor and review environmental data provided by other teams, and source and record other environmental data to deliver a total footprint view
• Act as business owner for environmental performance data and sustainability reporting inputs, including emissions, utilities and certification evidence, ensuring data is accurate, complete and available for internal reporting, external reporting and sustainability certification requirements
• Prepare or contribute to internal and external sustainability reports to demonstrate Swinburne’s commitment to sustainability and performance against targets
• Support engagement with government agencies, NGOs, private industry, and the broader Swinburne community to enrich sustainability outcomes

Qualifications

Tertiary (degree) qualification in a related discipline

About Swinburne University Of Technology

Swinburne’s strategy draws upon our understanding of future challenges. We choose to build Swinburne as the prototype of a new and different university – one that is truly of Technology, of Innovation and of Entrepreneurship. We are committed to a differentiated university proposition in education and research.

Our Ad Astra strategy is the cornerstone of Swinburne’s bold ambition to lead globally in technology-driven education and research. This strategy positions us to create transformative solutions, empower learners, and partner with industry to thrive in an ever-changing world.

What We Offer You!

• Work your way with flexible working arrangements, including hybrid options and generous parental leave to support a balanced lifestyle.
• Exclusive staff discounts, including discounted Medibank health insurance, 50% off Swinburne courses and other partner offers.
• Swinburne offers 17% super and salary packaging options, including car leasing and extra super contributions.

Applications Close: 30th October at 11.30 pm

Swinburne offers flexible working options contained in our leave and parenting/carer policies to support work-life balance.

Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children Check.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Swinburne has become a world-class university, driving social and economic impacts through science, technology, and innovation. As a dual-sector university, our vision is for people and technology working together to build a better world.

Central to our vision is our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer focused on attracting, retaining, and developing great talent. We work to remove barriers related to gender identity, culture, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, and age.

Swinburne is proud to be recognised as an AWEI Gold Employer, reflecting our commitment to creating an inclusive workplace where LGBTQIA+ employees, students and communities can thrive.

We strongly encourage applicants from diverse Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Our Moondani Toombadool Centre leads our Indigenous education and culture at Swinburne, guided by community wisdom and leadership.

We support applicants with disabilities, and reasonable adjustments can be requested at any stage of the recruitment process.

For reasonable adjustment requests - including accessible formats of the position description, application form, or other documents, please contact [e-mail] or call [phone]. Please note: this phone number is for disability and reasonable adjustment enquiries only. General enquiries about the role can also be emailed to [e-mail].

Victoria’s Commitment to Action: Improving international student employment outcomes.

As a signatory to Victoria’s Commitment to Action, Swinburne seeks to remove barriers to international graduate employment. We welcome and encourage applications from international graduates.

As a Circle Back Initiative Employer, we commit to responding to every applicant.