Senior Environmental Planning & Sustainability Director

Downer; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Downer is seeking an Environmental, Planning and Sustainability Director to provide strategic leadership across environmental planning, sustainability, approvals and compliance for a major infrastructure program in our Energy and Utilities business. The role is office-based with travel to project sites and reports to the Head of Sustainability and Environment.

You will oversee regulatory engagement, environmental audits and licensing, build a high-performing team, and advise senior project

Qualifications

• Extensive senior environmental leadership across major construction projects or infrastructure.
• 20+ years of experience in relevant roles preferred.
• Strong knowledge of environmental regulation, planning, approvals and sustainability.
• Demonstrated ability to lead high-performing multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent negotiation and relationship-building with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership across environmental planning, sustainability and compliance for a major program.
• Oversee licenses, permits, audits and regulatory reporting.
• Lead and develop a multidisciplinary team.
• Advise senior project leaders and escalate complex environmental matters.
• Engage with regulators, clients, government and community stakeholders.

Skills

Negotiation & stakeholder engagement

Influence senior leaders & regulators

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Environmental Science or related

Job description

Downer is seeking an Environmental, Planning and Sustainability Director to provide strategic leadership across environmental planning, sustainability, approvals and compliance for a major infrastructure program in our Energy and Utilities business. The role is office-based with travel to project sites and reports to the Head of Sustainability and Environment.

You will oversee regulatory engagement, environmental audits and licensing, build a high-performing team, and advise senior project