Head of Environment & Sustainability — Net Zero Strategy Leader

Randstad - Public Sector; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad - Public Sector is seeking a Head of Environment and Sustainability in the South of Perth area. Reporting to the Executive Director Technical Services, you will lead environmental, sustainability, and waste management strategies, ensuring regulatory compliance and aligned with municipal plans.

You will drive net-zero and circular economy programs, oversee a multidisciplinary team, and secure external funding for regional sustainability initiatives.

Qualifications

• Experience leading environmental, sustainability, or waste services in regulated environments.
• Deep understanding of WA environmental legislation and local government frameworks.
• Financial management, capital budgeting, and high-value contract oversight.
• Strong ability to advise senior executives, engage elected officials, and build partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction for the Environment and Sustainability department aligned with the City's Strategic Community Plan and Corporate Business Plan.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams across Environmental Coordination, Sustainability Projects, Resource Collection and Resource Recovery.
• Oversee environmental assessment, monitoring, and compliance under WA and federal legislation; embed risk assessment frameworks in projects.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Commercial & operational management

Stakeholder influence

Education

Environmental Science / Sustainability / Environmental Engineering

WA Driver's Licence (C-Class)

Job description

Randstad - Public Sector is seeking a Head of Environment and Sustainability in the South of Perth area. Reporting to the Executive Director Technical Services, you will lead environmental, sustainability, and waste management strategies, ensuring regulatory compliance and aligned with municipal plans.

You will drive net-zero and circular economy programs, oversee a multidisciplinary team, and secure external funding for regional sustainability initiatives.