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

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

Job summary

Transport for NSW is seeking a Senior Environment and Sustainability Officer for a fixed-term/full-time role based in Parramatta. You will lead environmental management, provide expert advice on regulatory compliance, and help delivery teams reduce carbon emissions while enhancing environmental performance across projects and operations.

At least a tertiary qualification in environmental science or related field and experience applying NSW regulatory frameworks are required.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in environmental science, environmental planning, environmental management or a related discipline.
• Collaborative communicator with ability to manage environmental risks.
• Experience applying NSW regulatory framework.

Responsibilities

• Support strong environmental and sustainability outcomes across projects, programs and operations within an embedded project team.
• Provide expert advice on environmental management, compliance and risk.
• Identify environmental risks, develop practical solutions and support continuous improvement in a fast-paced project environment.

Education

Tertiary qualifications in environmental science, environmental planning, environmental management or related discipline

Job description

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

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.

For more information on this position and business unit, view the role description and information pack.

About you

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.

Flexible work optionsmay be available. Learn more viaFlexible work options and policy

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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