Senior Manager – Sustainability & Net ZeroJust posted!

Bluefin Company Limited; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 96,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Bluefin Resources, partnering with the High Speed Rail Authority, is recruiting a Senior Manager - Sustainability & Net Zero to shape sustainability outcomes for Australia's future high-speed rail network in Sydney.

Based in North Sydney NSW with hybrid working, the role leads sustainability initiatives across the Development Phase, manages external advisors, and aligns delivery with ISC/ISCA ratings and 5-Star Green Star targets.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of infrastructure sustainability leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of ISC/ISCA ratings and Green Star.
• Experience delivering sustainability on major transport projects.
• Proven ability to manage external consultants and contractors.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Qualification in Sustainability, Environmental Science, or Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Lead sustainability and net zero initiatives across the Development Phase.
• Coordinate inputs from external consultants, design teams and ECIs.
• Provide oversight for ISC/ISCA ratings and Green Star alignment.
• Review assessments and design docs for sustainability objectives.
• Drive carbon reduction, embodied carbon and circular economy.
• Integrate sustainability into procurement and contracts.
• Support climate risk assessments and resilience.
• Provide strategic advice to executives and stakeholders.
• Build relationships with engineers, contractors and delivery partners.
• Monitor performance, reporting and assurance during development.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Influencing skills

Sustainability strategy

Carbon management

ISC/ISCA ratings

Green Star

Leadership

Education

Sustainability degree

Engineering background

Environmental Science degree

Job description

Senior Manager - Sustainability & Net ZeroJust posted!

High Speed Rail Authority | Major Transport Infrastructure | Sydney (Hybrid)
Contract Opportunity | Competitive Hourly Rate + Superannuation

About the Opportunity
Bluefin Resources is partnering with the High Speed Rail Authority (HSRA) to recruit a Senior Manager - Sustainability & Net Zero to support the development of Australia's future high-speed rail network.

HSRA is progressing the Development Phase of the Sydney-Newcastle High Speed Rail project, with a focus on design development, environmental approvals, sustainability integration and preparing the project for future construction.

This is an opportunity for an experienced infrastructure sustainability professional to play a key role in shaping the sustainability outcomes of one of Australia's most significant transport infrastructure programs.

Reporting to the General Manager, Environment & Sustainability, you will act as a senior sustainability subject matter expert, working closely with project delivery teams, technical advisers, designers and major construction consortiums.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of sustainability and net zero initiatives across the High Speed Rail Development Phase.
• Manage and coordinate sustainability inputs, deliverables and technical advice from external consultants, design teams and Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) participants.
• Provide technical oversight and assurance for Infrastructure Sustainability Council (ISC/ISCA) ratings and 5-Star Green Star requirements.
• Review sustainability assessments, technical reports and design documentation to ensure alignment with project sustainability objectives.
• Drive carbon reduction initiatives, including embodied carbon, resource efficiency, sustainable procurement and circular economy principles.
• Integrate sustainability requirements into project design, procurement documentation and future construction contracts.
• Support climate risk assessments, adaptation and resilience initiatives.
• Provide strategic sustainability advice and recommendations to senior executives and project stakeholders.
• Build strong relationships and influence engineering consultants, construction contractors and delivery partners to achieve sustainability outcomes.
• Monitor sustainability performance, reporting and assurance activities throughout the Development Phase.

About You

We are seeking an experienced sustainability professional with a strong background in major transport infrastructure delivery, ideally across rail, metro, road or tunnelling projects.

You will ideally bring:

• Approximately 10+ years of relevant experience, with demonstrated maturity and leadership capability.
• Strong practical knowledge of ISC/ISCA infrastructure sustainability ratings and Green Star, including their application to major infrastructure projects.
• Experience delivering sustainability outcomes on major transport infrastructure or complex construction programs.
• Proven ability to manage external consultants, engineering advisers and contractor sustainability deliverables.
• Sound understanding of infrastructure construction methodologies, design processes and project delivery.
• Experience in carbon management, decarbonisation, embodied carbon and sustainable infrastructure practices.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication and influencing skills.
• Confidence presenting technical sustainability advice to senior leadership and executive stakeholders.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to work independently in a multidisciplinary environment.
• Relevant qualifications in Sustainability, Environmental Science, Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.

Experience gained with major infrastructure contractors, engineering consultancies or infrastructure owners will be highly regarded.

Employment Details

• Location: North Sydney, NSW
• Working arrangement: Hybrid, with approximately three days per week in the office for full-time contractors, subject to agreement
• Engagement: Contract / labour hire, with employment arrangements to be confirmed
• Remuneration: Competitive hourly rate, negotiable based on experience and approved budget
• Commencement: December 2026 preferred; flexibility for suitable candidates with notice periods
• Eligibility: Australian citizenship required
• Screening: National Police Check required before commencement; existing Baseline security clearance is not required for labour-hire candidates

The project is currently funded through its Development Phase, targeting construction readiness in mid-2028. Longer-term opportunities may arise subject to future project approvals and funding.

Why Join?

This role offers the opportunity to influence sustainability outcomes from an early stage of a nationally significant infrastructure program, working alongside leading engineering and construction organisations.

You will have direct involvement in sustainability decision-making, design development, contractor engagement and the integration of sustainability requirements into future construction delivery.