Senior Environment and Sustainability Officer

Transport for NSW; Parramatta; On-site; AUD 142,000 - 159,000; Full time

Job summary

Transport for NSW in Parramatta is seeking a Senior Environment and Sustainability Officer on a temporary basis up to 16 months. You will provide expert environmental advice across projects, programs and operations to improve environmental outcomes.

The role requires tertiary qualifications in environmental science or related discipline and experience navigating NSW regulatory frameworks, with a collaborative, stakeholder-focused approach.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in environmental field or related discipline.
• Experience with NSW regulatory framework and compliance.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to assess environmental risks and propose practical solutions.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice on environmental management, compliance and risk.
• Identify environmental risks and develop practical solutions.
• Support teams across projects, programs and operations.
• Contribute to continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Environmental risk management

Stakeholder engagement

Policy analysis

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor degree in Environmental Science/Planning/Management

Job description

Senior Environment and Sustainability Officer (Temporary Opportunity up to 16 months)

Organisation/Entity: Transport For NSW

Job category: Regulatory and compliance

Job location: Parramatta, NSW, AU, 2150

Job reference number: 112540

Employment type: Fixed Term Full-Time

Salary range: $141678.0-$158677.0

You’re open to a change of direction and a new challenge.

You're looking to contribute to the transformation of the transport sector towards a greener and more sustainable future. You want to actively participate in shaping policies and initiatives that reduce carbon emissions, promote renewable energy adoption, and enhance the overall environmental performance of the transport network.

In this role, you'll:

Working as part of an embedded project team, you will support strong environmental and sustainability outcomes across projects, programs and operations.

This role will see you provide expert advice on environmental management, compliance and risk, helping teams meet legislative and organisational requirements.

You will identify environmental risks, develop practical solutions and support continuous improvement in a fast-paced project environment.

Your tertiary qualifications in environmental science, environmental planning, environmental management or a related discipline, combined with your relevant experience, will see you confidently influence stakeholders and deliver positive environmental outcomes.

You’re recognised as a collaborative communicator, skilled in managing environmental risks and experienced in applying the NSW regulatory framework.

Who we are

Transport for NSW provides a safe, integrated, and efficient transport system. We connect people, communities and industry every day.

Work Location

This role is based from our Parramatta office.

Our workforce is as diverse as the community we serve. If you’d like further information on our inclusion and diversity initiatives, visit Transport careers .

Aboriginal people and people living with disability are supported throughout the recruitment process and at work, and we encourage you to apply. Visit Supporting Aboriginal People or Supporting People with Disability for more information or speak to your talent team member to arrange any adjustments to how you interact with us.

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