INTERNAL: Operations Environmental Compliance Manager

CDC Data Centres Pty; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CDC Academy

CDC Day

Parental Leave

Volunteer Leave

Employee Assistance Program

CDC Social Events

Job summary

CDC Data Centres is seeking an Operations Environmental Compliance Manager to lead environmental governance across our operational facilities, ensuring regulatory obligations are met while supporting safe, sustainable and efficient operations. You will drive best practice across sites and partner with Operations, Development and Facilities teams to strengthen governance and performance.

Responsibilities include managing compliance programs, leading audits and inspections, monitoring reporting,

Qualifications

• Experience managing environmental compliance within complex operational environments.
• Strong knowledge of environmental legislation, approvals, licences and reporting requirements.
• Experience undertaking audits, inspections, investigations and compliance assessments.
• Ability to develop practical policies, procedures and environmental management systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead environmental compliance programs across operational data centre facilities.
• Ensure compliance with environmental licences, approvals, legislation and regulatory obligations.
• Lead environmental audits, inspections, monitoring programs and reporting activities.
• Partner with operational teams to identify, assess and mitigate environmental risk.
• Develop and continuously improve environmental policies, procedures and management systems.
• Build strong relationships with regulators, consultants, contractors and internal stakeholders.

Skills

Environmental compliance

Regulatory knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

Policy development

Education

Environmental Science / Environmental Management / Sustainability or related discipline

Job description

About Us:

Established in 2007, CDC Data Centresis Australia and New Zealand’s leading operator of secure, world-class data centre facilities. CDC plays a unique role in the fabric of the nations in which we operate, and we take this responsibility very seriously.

With multiple facilities across Australia and New Zealand, CDC’s diversified operationsprovide large-scale secure data centre campuses that support co-location, dedicated and hyperscale compute environments, with all campuses interconnected with high-speed carrier grade networks.

At CDC, we are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We believe that everyone’s unique experiences enable us to deliver meaningful benefits for our people, our clients and communities. Our mission is to attract, retain and grow the world’s best data centre team.

Our people are committed, tenacious and meticulous in supporting our customers. Together, we configure the landscape to meet the security, reliability, connectivity and sustainability needs for today and tomorrow.

About the Role:

As the Operations Environmental Compliance Manager, you will lead environmental compliance across CDC's operational facilities, ensuring our sites meet regulatory obligations while supporting safe, sustainable and efficient operations. Working across Operations, Development and Facilities teams, you'll drive best practice environmental governance as CDC continues to scale nationally.

• Manage environmental compliance programs across operational data centre facilities.
• Ensure compliance with environmental licences, approvals, legislation and regulatory obligations.
• Lead environmental audits, inspections, monitoring programs and reporting activities.
• Partner with operational teams to identify, assess and mitigate environmental risk.
• Develop and continuously improving environmental policies, procedures and management systems.
• Build strong relationships with regulators, consultants, contractors and key internal stakeholders.

What’s in it for you:

CDC offers excellent employment conditions and benefits such as:

• CDC Academy - Make your mark by enhancing your professional development with the CDC Academy. Enrol in specialised training courses that will help you develop skills and ensure you thrive in your chosen career.
• CDC Day - An additional day of paid leave dedicated to nurturing your health and wellbeing.
• Parental Leave - Inclusive and above legislative tenure of parental leave entitlements to help you start, grow and care for your family.
• Volunteer Leave - Make a meaningful difference with 2 days of volunteering leave for any cause or charity of your choice.
• Employment Assistance Program - Be confident that you and your family are supported with access to our comprehensive Employee Assistance Program.
• CDC Social Events - CDC’s offers staff and their family’s inclusive events that nurtures relationships, connection and friendships across the business. CDC hosts BBQs, family picnics and community events, bringing together CDC staff in different settings.

About You:

You are an experienced environmental professional who can confidently translate complex regulatory requirements into practical operational outcomes. You enjoy working with a broad range of stakeholders and are passionate about building a strong culture of compliance, accountability and environmental stewardship. You'll bring a combination of technical expertise, commercial awareness and a proactive, solutions-focused mindset. Whether your experience comes from data centres, utilities, infrastructure, construction, energy or other highly regulated environments, you are comfortable navigating environmental risk while helping operational teams achieve successful outcomes.

• Experience managing environmental compliance within complex operational environments.
• Strong knowledge of environmental legislation, approvals, licences and reporting requirements.
• Experience undertaking audits, inspections, investigations and compliance assessments.
• The ability to develop practical policies, procedures and environmental management systems.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.
• Relevant qualifications in Environmental Science, Environmental Management, Sustainability, Engineering or a related discipline is preferred.

Essential:

Australian Citizenship with ability to obtain and maintain a NV1 Security Clearance.

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all individuals are valued and respected. We believe that diversity of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences leads to innovation and success. We actively promote equality and strive to create a welcoming environment for all employees. We are dedicated to building a team that reflects the diversity of our community and encourages everyone to bring their authentic selves to work.

Applications close: 5:00pm, Tuesday 27th October, 2026