Sustainability Manager

Queensland Airports; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Queensland Airports Limited (QAL) is seeking a Sustainability Manager to lead ESG priorities and deliver complex, commercially-focused projects across electrification, renewables, energy storage and related initiatives. The role combines strategic thinking with hands-on delivery while partnering with finance, legal, procurement and operations to maximise business value.

The successful candidate will shape QAL's long-term sustainability strategy and work across multiple sites to embed ESG into

Responsibilities

• Deliver ESG priorities within the 5-Year Roadmap and 2030 Net Zero Plan.
• Lead scoping, development and delivery of sustainability projects focusing on electrification, renewable energy and storage.
• Critically evaluate sustainability initiatives and present clear, fact-based recommendations.
• Provide expert sustainability advice to leaders to inform decisions and outcomes.
• Collaborate with Finance, Legal, Procurement and operations to ensure commercially valuable initiatives.

Job description

As Sustainability Manager, you'll play a senior role in delivering Queensland Airports Limited's ESG strategic priorities by leading the delivery of complex, commercially-focused projects that create tangible outcomes for the business. This is not your typical Sustainability Manager role (and may suit you if you come from a different background with an interest in sustainability). You'll combine strategic thinking with hands-on project delivery, working across areas such as electrification, behind-the-meter renewable energy and energy storage initiatives, while partnering with experts in finance, legal, procurement and operational teams to ensure sustainability investments deliver financial value. With a broad skillset spanning sustainability, strategy, project management, commercial management and technical disciplines, you'll have the opportunity to see ideas through from concept to implementation and to embed sustainability considerations into business decision-making, helping shape QAL's long-term success.

Ona joined QAL’s Sustainability team in 2025 in the role of Senior Analyst - Sustainability and Climate Reporting, and shares her experience about what she loves about working at QAL.

I enjoy the flexibility QAL offers and working in sustainability brings a lot of variety. My role spans emissions accounting and climate reporting across very different sites, and there's value in understanding how the work connects across teams and the communities we operate in as the industry navigates sustainability challenges.

How will you make an impact?

You will make a meaningful impact at QAL by independently delivering sustainability initiatives that create lasting value for the business. Working across complex projects, with an initial focus on electrification and behind-the-meter renewable energy and storage, you'll combine strategic thinking with hands-on delivery to progress opportunities from concept through to implementation. Leveraging your commercial acumen, critical thinking and ability to navigate ambiguity, you'll partner with stakeholders across the business and externally to scope opportunities, evaluate options, influence outcomes and ensure sustainability initiatives are practical, commercially sound and aligned with QAL's long-term objectives.

You will bring broad experience working across complex projects, programs or business challenges, with the ability to quickly understand new and technical concepts, navigate ambiguity and apply structured problem-solving to achieve outcomes. You are commercially minded and can evaluate information critically, identify key issues and interdependencies, collaborate effectively with experts and stakeholders, and translate complex analysis into clear, practical recommendations for decision-makers

Key deliverables/responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Deliver QAL's ESG strategic priorities, including initiatives within the 5-Year Strategic Roadmap and 2030 Net Zero Implementation Plan.
• Lead the scoping, development and delivery of sustainability projects, with an initial focus on electrification, renewable energy and energy storage opportunities.
• Critically evaluate complex sustainability initiatives and adapt your approach accordingly, to reach clear and fact-based recommendations and communicate these succinctly.
• Provide expert sustainability advice and support to leaders and stakeholders across the business to inform decision-making and project outcomes.
• Partner with Finance, Legal, Procurement and operational teams to ensure sustainability initiatives are commercially optimal, effectively governed and deliver measurable business value.

How we support you

At Queensland Airports Limited (QAL), we believe work should support life, not compete with it. Through our Living Well approach, we offer flexible working options for all roles, wellbeing initiatives and a supportive culture so our people can thrive both professionally and personally.

As we continue to grow and transform, we encourage flexible ways of working and open conversations about how work fits alongside life. We also invest in our people through learning, mentoring and career pathways across our four airports.

What we’ve built together

At QAL, our people connect communities. We own and operate Gold Coast, Townsville, Mount Isa and Longreach airports, linking regional Queensland and northern New South Wales with the rest of Australia and the world.

More than 8 million passengers travel through our airports each year, supported by teams working together to create safe, welcoming and efficient experiences. Our vision is to be the first-choice gateway for our regions, creating valuable connections and inspiring a sustainable future.

We’re committed to an inclusive and psychologically safe workplace where people feel valued, supported and encouraged to be themselves. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

QAL is a WORK180 Endorsed Employer, independently recognised for supporting long-term careers, flexibility, wellbeing and equal opportunity. Learn more about working at QAL here.

The successful candidate will be required to adhere to QAL’s Drug and Alcohol Management Plan (DAMP), which includes pre-employment Drug and Alcohol Testing and have the ability to obtain an Aviation Security Identification Card (ASIC), which requires the completion of a Police Check.