Sustainability Advisor

Unify Recruitment; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Unify Recruitment seeks a Sustainability Advisor to support a major infrastructure project south of Brisbane. You will help embed environmental, social and sustainability objectives across delivery, coordinating with the project team and stakeholders to implement the Sustainability Management Plan.

The role focuses on monitoring KPIs, reporting, and driving resource efficiency, waste reduction and sustainable procurement across the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in sustainability or environmental management.
• Experience in civil infrastructure, construction or engineering is highly regarded.
• Knowledge of sustainability reporting and performance metrics.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced major project environment.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the implementation of the project Sustainability Management Plan
• Monitoring and reporting against project sustainability targets and KPIs
• Supporting sustainability ratings, frameworks and compliance requirements
• Identifying opportunities to improve resource efficiency, waste reduction and sustainable procurement
• Assisting with carbon, energy, water and materials reporting
• Working with suppliers and subcontractors to achieve project sustainability objectives
• Supporting sustainability audits, reporting and continuous improvement initiatives
• Engaging with internal and external stakeholders on sustainability requirements
• Promoting sustainability awareness across the wider project team

Skills

Sustainability

Stakeholder engagement

Reporting

Analytical skills

Environmental management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Sustainability/Environmental Science/Environmental Engineering

Job description

Sustainability Advisor | Major Infrastructure Project

About the role

An excellent opportunity has become available for an experienced Sustainability Advisor to join the delivery team on a major infrastructure project south of Brisbane. Working as part of a highly experienced project team, you will support the development and implementation of sustainability initiatives across the project, helping ensure environmental, social and sustainability objectives are embedded throughout project delivery.

Key responsibilities

• Supporting the implementation of the project Sustainability Management Plan
• Monitoring and reporting against project sustainability targets and KPIs
• Supporting sustainability ratings, frameworks and compliance requirements
• Identifying opportunities to improve resource efficiency, waste reduction and sustainable procurement
• Assisting with carbon, energy, water and materials reporting
• Working with suppliers and subcontractors to achieve project sustainability objectives
• Supporting sustainability audits, reporting and continuous improvement initiatives
• Engaging with internal and external stakeholders on sustainability requirements
• Promoting sustainability awareness across the wider project team

About you

• Minimum 3 years' experience within sustainability, environmental management or a related position
• Previous experience within civil infrastructure, construction or engineering highly regarded
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Sustainability, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering or a related discipline
• Knowledge of sustainability principles, reporting and environmental performance
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively within a fast-paced major project environment
• Strong reporting, analytical and organisational skills
• Experience with infrastructure sustainability frameworks such as IS Rating Scheme would be advantageous