Sustainability Advisor

Perth Airport Pty; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Perth Airport is seeking a dedicated Sustainability Project Advisor to support sustainable infrastructure initiatives and achieve certification targets across its development portfolio. You will work within the Sustainability Team to develop frameworks, governance processes and embedded management systems across the project lifecycle.

Collaborating with project teams, contractors and stakeholders, you will provide guidance, oversight and measurable, long-term sustainability outcomes while

Qualifications

• Experience with sustainability frameworks and rating tools.
• Ability to translate sustainability requirements into practical project outcomes.
• Experience supporting governance, assurance and reporting within projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop sustainability governance frameworks, systems, tools and processes across the project portfolio.
• Provide sustainability guidance, assurance and support aligning with objectives and certification.
• Undertake sustainability assessments/reviews at key project stages and review documentation.
• Monitor performance, analyse data and contribute to reporting/dashboard development.
• Create practical resources to build sustainability capability and manage climate-related risks.

Skills

Sustainability frameworks

Stakeholder engagement

Data analysis

Education

Tertiary qualification in Sustainability/Environmental Management/Engineering/Architecture

Tools

Green Star

Infrastructure Sustainability (IS)

NABERS

WELL

Job description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!

Perth Airport is Australia’s Western Hub connecting the people, businesses and communities of Western Australia with the rest of Australia and the world. Operating 24 hours a day, seven days a week throughout the year, Perth Airport plays a significant role in providing economic, social and cultural benefits to West Australians
We are delivering a mulit-billion dollar infrastructure program to transform the airport, including new and expanded terminals, a parallel runway, multi-storey car parks and our first on site hotel. This investment will deliver a single, integrated airport precinct and a world class passenger experience.
Beyond aviation, the Perth Airport estate spans more than 2,100 hectares and supports a $1.5 billion portfolio of industrial and commercial assets, with significant opportunities for future development.

About the role

As the Sustainability Project Advisor, you will support Perth Airport’s commitment to delivering sustainable infrastructure projects and achieving sustainability certification targets across our development portfolio.

Working within the Sustainability Team, you will help develop and improve sustainability frameworks, governance processes and management systems that embed sustainability throughout the project lifecycle.

Partnering with project teams, contractors and key stakeholders, you will provide guidance, oversight and assurance to help deliver practical, measurable and long-term sustainability outcomes.

You will be responsible for the following:

• Support the development and continual improvement of sustainability governance frameworks, systems, tools and processes that embed sustainability across Perth Airport’s project portfolio.


• Partner with project teams and stakeholders to provide sustainability guidance, assurance and support, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives and certification requirements.


• Undertake sustainability assessments and reviews at key project stages, including the review of project documentation, Sustainability Management Plans and project reporting.


• Monitor sustainability performance, analyse data and contribute to reporting and dashboard development to identify trends, risks, opportunities and continuous improvement initiatives.


• Develop practical tools, guidance and resources that build sustainability capability and support the effective management of sustainability and climate-related risks throughout the project lifecycle.

About You

You will bring experience in sustainability, infrastructure projects or environmental management, together with a strong understanding of sustainability frameworks and certification schemes.

You are a collaborative and proactive professional who can influence stakeholders and translate sustainability requirements into practical project outcomes.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A relevant tertiary qualification in Sustainability, Environmental Management, Engineering, Architecture or a related discipline, together with experience in sustainability and/or infrastructure projects.


• Strong knowledge of sustainability rating tools and certification frameworks such as Green Star, Infrastructure Sustainability (IS), NABERS and WELL.


• Experience supporting sustainability governance, assurance processes or reporting frameworks within project environments.


• Strong analytical, reporting and organisational skills, with the ability to interpret sustainability data, provide meaningful insights and manage competing priorities.


• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with a proactive and collaborative approach to building relationships, influencing outcomes and supporting sustainability objectives across projects.

Why Join Perth Airport?

We offer a collaborative and inclusive workplace where people are supported to do their best work. You’ll be part of a forward‑looking organisation with a clear purpose, working on projects that have a lasting impact on Western Australia.

Our benefits include:

• A dynamic and supportive team culture




• A contemporary workplace with excellent facilities




• A modern approach to work and life balance




• Competitive remuneration and company benefits




• Free on site parking

Doing the right thing by the planet and future generations is important to us. We place a strong emphasis on embedding sustainability throughout our business strategy and operations. We remain steadfast in our commitment to driving ESPG (Environmental, Social, People, Governance) performance across our value chain and areas that have material environmental and social impact.