Hybrid Sustainability Advisor - Decarbonisation & Reporting

Work Initiatives; North Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Monthly RDO (Rostered Day Off)

Continuous Professional Growth

Discounted private health insurance

Family support benefits

Novated leasing

Job summary

Sydney Water is seeking a Sustainability Advisor to embed sustainability targets across its multi-year water infrastructure programs. You will collaborate with project teams and contractors to monitor performance, drive improvements in waste management and greenhouse gas outcomes, and influence sustainable project delivery.

The role supports a hybrid WFH/Redfern office setup with weekly site travel, and offers a monthly RDO for work-life balance, along with a commitment to environmental

Qualifications

• Experience in a sustainability or environmental role within infrastructure or major project environments.
• Ability to partner with project teams, contractors and stakeholders to drive sustainability outcomes.
• Strong knowledge of sustainability principles, carbon accounting, environmental legislation and reporting requirements.
• Experience monitoring and analysing sustainability performance, identifying improvement opportunities and implementing practical solutions.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced project environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert sustainability advice to project teams on decarbonisation, circular economy, climate resilience and sustainable procurement.
• Monitor, analyse and report on sustainability performance including emissions, waste management and contractor sustainability outcomes.
• Conduct sustainability assurance activities, site inspections and performance reviews to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Develop and implement sustainability strategies, tools and initiatives that deliver measurable environmental, social and economic outcomes.
• Prepare clear reports and recommendations; contribute to risk assessments and lessons learnt reviews.

Skills

Sustainability

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Communication

Project collaboration

Job description

Sydney Water is seeking a Sustainability Advisor to embed sustainability targets across its multi-year water infrastructure programs. You will collaborate with project teams and contractors to monitor performance, drive improvements in waste management and greenhouse gas outcomes, and influence sustainable project delivery.

The role supports a hybrid WFH/Redfern office setup with weekly site travel, and offers a monthly RDO for work-life balance, along with a commitment to environmental