Sustainability Coordinator - Contract

GHD Group Pty Ltd; Sydney; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

GHD Group Pty Ltd in Australia is seeking a Sustainability Coordinator to support corporate sustainability efforts through data collection and analysis, communications and stakeholder engagement. The role can be based in any Australian office and is a full-time, temporary position through September 2027.

You'll work with a high-performing team on decarbonization plans, emissions reduction, and reporting, including client and ratings questionnaires.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental, Sustainability or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant sustainability experience.
• Knowledge of decarbonization, environmental stewardship and social performance.
• Experience collecting, validating and analyzing sustainability data.
• Strong written and verbal communication, with ability to produce reports.
• Collaborative mindset for engaging regional offices and stakeholders.
• Ability to influence operations, procurement and project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Support implementation of decarbonization plans.
• Manage relationships with regional champions to drive emissions reduction.
• Assist integration of environmental and social performance into processes.
• Develop communications for employee engagement on sustainability.
• Contribute to sustainability reporting and external questionnaires.
• Assist in data gathering and progress reporting on commitments.

Skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Data analysis

Decarbonization knowledge

Project coordination

Environmental reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental/Sustainability

Job description

At GHD, we are committed to addressing the world’s biggest challenges in the areas of energy, water, transportation, and communities.

We are a global network of multi-disciplinary professionals providing clients with integrated solutions through engineering, environmental, design and construction expertise.

Our future-focused, innovative approaches connect and support communities around the world, building resiliency and sustainability for generations to come.

Shape the Future of Energy with GHD

Who are we looking for?

The primary function of this Sustainability Coordinator is to support corporate sustainability efforts to integrate sustainability into key decision-making processes across the business through data collection and analysis, communications and stakeholder engagement. The role can be based in any of our Australian offices.

Please note that this is a full time, temporary role that is expected to conclude in September 2027.

Working with an energetic and high performing team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in:

• Supporting the implementation of the Enterprise and regional decarbonization plans.
• Managing relationships with regional champions to support emissions reduction and environmental stewardship activities.
• Supporting integration of environmental and social performance into processes for operations, project delivery and procurement.
• Influencing regional champions, internal sustainability groups, office managers and key function leaders to drive environmental and social performance.
• Developing communications on sustainability efforts for company-wide employee engagement.
• Assisting in data gathering and analysis for progress reporting on sustainability commitments, including SBTi targets.
• Supporting drafting of sustainability reporting.
• Responding to external requests, including client and ratings questionnaires, for sustainability performance data.

What you bring to the team:

• A bachelor’s degree, majoring in Environmental, Sustainability or similar, coupled with at least 3 years of relevant experience
• Knowledge of corporate sustainability, including decarbonization, environmental stewardship and social performance.
• Experience collecting, validating and analyzing sustainability data, with strong attention to detail and the ability to translate findings into clear insights.
• Familiarity with emissions reporting, sustainability commitments and SBTi targets, with an interest in supporting progress tracking and reporting.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to develop engaging employee communications and contribute to sustainability reports and external questionnaires.
• A collaborative approach to building relationships and engaging stakeholders across regions, offices and business functions.
• The ability to influence and support others in embedding sustainability considerations into operations, project delivery and procurement.
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to coordinate inputs from multiple stakeholders, manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• A proactive, curious mindset and a commitment to turning sustainability goals into practical actions and measurable progress.

GHD is an equal opportunity employer, and we want everyone to be able to fully participate in our recruitment process. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture.We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all identities.

GHD embraces a range of flexible work practices to create a work environment focused on well-being, flexibility and productivity where our people can thrive.