Group ESG & CSR Leader — Flexible Work & Impact

COLAS Australia; Sydney; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Work Arrangements

Paid Parental Leave

Life insurance & health care benefits

Corporate fitness program

Discounts on healthy meals

Employee recognition & assistance

Job summary

COLAS Australia is seeking an experienced Group Environment & Corporate Social Responsibility Manager to lead environmental, sustainability and CSR initiatives. The role is hands-on and requires collaboration with operations across sites, plants and projects in Australia and New Zealand.

Reporting to the CEO, you will strengthen environmental compliance, improve sustainability performance and embed responsible business practices. Expect regular intersite travel and cross‑functional engagement.

Qualifications

• 5+ years across environmental management, sustainability, ESG, CSR.
• Experience in construction, infrastructure, bitumen, manufacturing, aggregates, or similar operational environments.
• Strong knowledge of environmental legislation, compliance requirements and EMS.
• Experience conducting audits, inspections and environmental incident investigations.
• Willingness to travel regularly to operational sites and projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and continuously improve environmental policies, programs and management systems across multiple locations.
• Monitor environmental compliance, licences, permits and regulatory changes.
• Conduct environmental audits, site inspections, monitoring programs and incident investigations.
• Develop practical corrective actions and environmental risk mitigation strategies.
• Drive initiatives across waste, emissions, water, energy, biodiversity and resource efficiency.
• Develop and deliver sustainability, ESG and CSR initiatives aligned with Group objectives.
• Lead carbon management, climate resilience, waste reduction and circular economy initiatives.
• Coordinate environmental and sustainability data, performance reporting and Group reporting requirements.
• Work with operations teams to set meaningful sustainability targets and improvements.
• Build partnerships with regulators, government agencies, education providers and community groups.
• Lead employee awareness and engagement around environmental responsibility and CSR.
• Represent the business with regulators and industry associations.

Skills

Environmental management

Sustainability strategy

ESG & CSR

Regulatory compliance

Audits & investigations

Stakeholder management

Carbon management

Data reporting

Travel flexibility

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Environmental Science / Environmental Management / Sustainability / Engineering degree

Job description

COLAS Australia is seeking an experienced Group Environment & Corporate Social Responsibility Manager to lead environmental, sustainability and CSR initiatives. The role is hands-on and requires collaboration with operations across sites, plants and projects in Australia and New Zealand.

Reporting to the CEO, you will strengthen environmental compliance, improve sustainability performance and embed responsible business practices. Expect regular intersite travel and cross‑functional engagement.