Hands-On Sustainability Lead for Sydney Venues

Quayclean Australia Pty Ltd; Sydney; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Quayclean is seeking a hands-on Sustainability Manager for New South Wales to drive resource recovery and sustainability initiatives across a diverse portfolio of public facilities and major venues in Sydney. The role is highly operational, with travel between sites such as Sydney Showground, Opera House, SCG and Allianz Stadium, and occasional after-hours work during events.

You will lead audits, education, reporting, and client engagement, develop site-specific solutions, manage a team, and

Qualifications

• Proven experience in resource recovery and sustainability management.
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate your team.
• Flexibility and a hands-on approach to managing day-to-day operations.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with a focus on client engagement and delivering bespoke solutions.
• A current NSW Driver's License (this is a must-have requirement).
• A current Police Check (issued within the past 12 months).
• A current NSW Working with Children's Check.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead the delivery of resource recovery and broader sustainability initiatives across a portfolio of NSW client sites.
• Oversee the implementation and ongoing improvement of waste-separation systems, including infrastructure, operational procedures, education and monitoring, to improve recovery and reduce contamination.
• Undertake hands-on waste audits, contamination inspections, event observations and other site-based sustainability activities.
• Collect, validate and analyse waste and sustainability data, using trends and findings to identify opportunities and communicate performance.
• Prepare client reports, recommendations, presentations, case studies and project updates.
• Develop and deliver engaging education and training for cleaners, venue teams, contractors, concessionaires and other stakeholders.
• Coordinate cleaners, Waste Warriors and other operational personnel supporting sustainability activities where required.
• Remain informed about relevant legislation, industry developments, emerging technologies, recovery pathways and sustainability best practice, translating these into practical advice and actions for clients and operational teams.
• Work closely with clients to understand their objectives, develop and present bespoke, practical sustainability solutions, facilitate meetings and encourage stakeholders to adopt improved practices.
• Manage competing priorities across multiple sites and independently follow projects and commitments through to completion.
• Work flexibly across locations and hours, including nights and weekends, in response to event calendars and project requirements.

Skills

Resource recovery

Sustainability management

Leadership

Team management

Communication skills

Flexibility

Problem solving

Job description

Quayclean is seeking a hands-on Sustainability Manager for New South Wales to drive resource recovery and sustainability initiatives across a diverse portfolio of public facilities and major venues in Sydney. The role is highly operational, with travel between sites such as Sydney Showground, Opera House, SCG and Allianz Stadium, and occasional after-hours work during events.

You will lead audits, education, reporting, and client engagement, develop site-specific solutions, manage a team, and