Sustainability Analyst

JLL; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fitness discounts

Maternity leave 18 weeks

Health insurance discounts

Social club

Employee assistance program

EV car lease

Volunteer time off

Career opportunities

Premium offices

Job summary

JLL is seeking a Sustainability Analyst to support the Environmental team with data analysis, reporting, and initiative implementation. You will collect and interpret energy, water, waste and emissions data, then provide recommendations to improve sustainability across the portfolio.

The role involves stakeholder engagement, regular reporting, and collaborating with Facility Managers and cross-functional teams to deliver client-approved projects.

Qualifications

• Passion for sustainability and university qualification in Data, Sustainability, Science, Engineering or related field.
• 1-2 years of sustainability experience in built environment, corporate strategy, procurement or tech.
• Ability to deliver Sustainability Reporting projects (e.g., energy benchmarking, disclosures).
• Assist with implementing Sustainability Initiatives (Energy Conservation, behaviour programs, tech integrations).
• Experience improving processes or deploying technology for sustainability performance.
• Experience with large companies, presenting reports; strong Excel skills and familiarity with enviro software.
• Ability to learn and adapt using AI tools.
• Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Good written and verbal communication; able to collaborate across teams.
• Ability to follow direction, meet deadlines, and maintain attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Data management: collect, analyse, and interpret energy, water, waste and emissions data.
• Analyze sustainability data and initiatives to drive improvements across the portfolio.
• Engage stakeholders and present metrics to key parties.
• Prepare regular monthly and annual sustainability reports.
• Identify opportunities for improvement and work with project and facilities teams.
• Communicate and engage with facility managers to reduce environmental impacts.
• Support business cases and project delivery for client-approved initiatives.
• Contribute to research on best practices and industry trends.

Skills

Data analysis

Sustainability reporting

Stakeholder engagement

Cross-functional teamwork

Attention to detail

Excel

Education

University degree in Sustainability/Science/Engineering

Tools

Excel

Environment mgmt software

AI tools (basic)

Job description

Shaping the future of real estate for a better world!

At JLL, we see a Brighter Way forward for our clients, our people, our planet, and our communities. With over 200 years of real estate experience, we are, and always have been, in continual pursuit of brighter ways of working. We bring to life see a Brighter Way in all that we do by seeking better, smarter, more innovative ways of working. We approach our work in a warmer, more optimistic, and inclusive way. JLL is a global leader in helping clients envision where people live, work, play, shop, and eat.

What this opportunity involves:

As a Sustainability Analyst, you will play a key role in the Environmental team supporting and implementing sustainability initiatives and data analysis. You will be responsible for analysing data, conducting research, and providing recommendations to drive sustainable practices across various aspects of the business.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Data management - collect, analyse, and interpret data related to energy consumption, water usage, waste management, greenhouse gas emissions, and other sustainability metrics.
• Analysis - reviewing and refining technical aspects of sustainability data and initiatives relating to energy, waste, water and environmental management to drive improvements across the portfolio.
• Stakeholder engagement - present sustainability performance metrics to key stakeholders.
• Reporting – produce regular (monthly, annual) sustainability performance reports.
• Problem solving – assist with identifying sustainability improvement opportunities and work with key stakeholder to proactively address issues.
• Communications – prepare communications and actively engage with Facility Managers and other key stakeholders to understand and reduce environmental impacts.
• Project management – Support identifying opportunities for environmental improvement, prepare business cases and work with the Project and Facility Management teams to deliver client approved projects.
• Research – contribute to research and analysis on sustainability best practices, industry trends, and technological advancements.

Sound like you? This is what we’re looking for:

• Possess a passion for sustainability issues and university qualified in Data, Sustainability, Science, Engineering or a related field
• 1-2 years industry experience in a sustainability role working in the built environment, corporate strategy, Procurement, or technology industries
• Ability to deliver Sustainability Reporting projects such as Energy Use Intensity Benchmarking, and Mandatory and Voluntary Disclosures
• Ability to assist with implementing Sustainability Initiatives such as Energy Conservation Measures, Behaviour Change Programs, or Technology Integrations
• Experience contributing to process improvement or technology deployment initiatives and proven capability to deliver best practice sustainability performance
• Experience working with large companies and presenting reports and findingsStrong skills in excel, exposure to environment management software highly regarded
• Ability to use AI to learn and improve
• Excellent research, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to collaborate and work effectively with cross-functional teams
• Able to follow direction and meet deadlines
• Strong attention to detail
• Self-motivated and able to manage multiple initiatives with competing deadlines

Benefits:

• Great employee discounts off fitness, wellbeing & other renowned brands
• 18 weeks paid maternity leave
• Private Health Insurance Discounts
• Active Social Club
• Employee assistant program
• Novated Lease for EV cars
• Paid time off for volunteer work
• Career Opportunities with Australia's #1 Commercial Real Estate firm
• Premium offices

What you can expect from us:

As an organization, we don’t just accept that we are a place of many different people, but we embrace it, we celebrate it, and we proactively support the needs that difference brings. JLL is committed to equal opportunity and building an inclusive workplace. This is why, for more than a decade, we continue to rank among the World’s Most Ethical Companies. We support applications from all underrepresented groups, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBT+, people with disability and people of all age, religions and race. We are dedicated to offering veterans from all ranks and services a successful civilian career as they transition out of the military. We recognise and appreciate the skills acquired in their service careers as vital and transferable to our workforce.