NSW Environment Leader: Strategy, Compliance & Impact

Transurban; Sydney; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Transurban is seeking an Environment Manager for NSW to lead environmental strategy, compliance and continuous improvement across our NSW operations. You will partner with delivery teams, regulators and contractors to drive best-practice environmental performance and risk management.

You will champion a proactive environmental culture, mentor specialists, and collaborate with national and regional stakeholders to support Transurban's HSSE objectives and sustainability reporting.

Qualifications

• Degree in Environmental Science, Engineering or related discipline.
• Proven environmental management leadership in infrastructure, construction or major projects.
• Strong knowledge of environmental legislation and compliance frameworks including ISO 14001.
• Experience developing environmental strategies, policies and management plans.
• Ability to influence and engage stakeholders across levels.
• Strong analytical skills with environmental data interpretation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, including reporting to senior leaders.
• Experience engaging with regulators and government agencies.
• Strong project and change management capabilities.
• Collaborative leadership to foster environmental awareness and safety culture.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and implementation of environmental strategies across the NSW market.
• Provide expert advice on environmental compliance, risk management and sustainability initiatives.
• Build relationships with operational teams, regulators, consultants and contractors.
• Coordinate environmental assurance activities, audits and compliance reviews.
• Support improvements to environmental management systems, standards, procedures and training.
• Monitor, analyse and report on environmental performance data, trends and compliance outcomes.
• Lead environmental investigations, incident response and corrective action programs where required.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance environmental performance and regulatory compliance.
• Support environmental reporting obligations, including sustainability and regulatory reporting.
• Mentor and provide leadership to environmental specialists while contributing to a high-performing culture.

Skills

Environmental leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Environmental strategy

Regulatory compliance

ISO 14001

Data analysis

Communication

Project management

Education

Environmental Science/Engineering degree

Job description

Transurban is seeking an Environment Manager for NSW to lead environmental strategy, compliance and continuous improvement across our NSW operations. You will partner with delivery teams, regulators and contractors to drive best-practice environmental performance and risk management.

You will champion a proactive environmental culture, mentor specialists, and collaborate with national and regional stakeholders to support Transurban's HSSE objectives and sustainability reporting.