Group ESG & Environmental Strategy Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Work Arrangements

Paid Parental Leave

Life insurance

Health benefits

Fitness program

Recognition programs

Job summary

COLAS Australia Group is seeking an experienced Group Environment & Corporate Social Responsibility Manager to lead environmental, sustainability and CSR initiatives across our operations. This hands-on role reports to the CEO and involves working closely with operational teams to translate commitments into practical action across sites, plants, depots and projects.

You will strengthen compliance, improve sustainability performance and embed responsible practices, while traveling regularly to

Qualifications

• A tertiary qualification in Environmental Science, Environmental Management, Sustainability, Engineering or a related discipline.
• 5+ years' experience across environmental management, sustainability, ESG, CSR or related fields.
• Experience in construction, infrastructure, bitumen, manufacturing, aggregates, industrial, energy or similar operational environments.
• Strong knowledge of environmental legislation and management systems.
• Experience conducting audits, inspections and incident investigations.

Responsibilities

• Lead environmental policies, programs and management systems across multiple locations.
• Monitor compliance, licences, permits and regulatory changes.
• Conduct environmental audits, site inspections and investigations.
• Develop corrective actions and risk mitigation strategies.
• Drive waste, emissions, water, energy, biodiversity and resource efficiency initiatives.
• Develop and deliver sustainability, ESG and CSR initiatives aligned with Group objectives.
• Lead carbon management, climate resilience and circular economy efforts.
• Coordinate data, reporting and Group-wide sustainability metrics.
• Collaborate with operational teams to set meaningful sustainability targets.
• Build partnerships with regulators, industry groups and communities.
• Lead awareness and engagement initiatives on environmental responsibility and CSR.
• Represent the business with regulators and external stakeholders.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Environmental compliance

Audits & investigations

Project management

Education

Tertiary qualification in Environmental Science/Management/Sustainability/Engineering

Job description

COLAS Australia Group is seeking an experienced Group Environment & Corporate Social Responsibility Manager to lead environmental, sustainability and CSR initiatives across our operations. This hands-on role reports to the CEO and involves working closely with operational teams to translate commitments into practical action across sites, plants, depots and projects.

You will strengthen compliance, improve sustainability performance and embed responsible practices, while traveling regularly to