Transport Infrastructure Environmental Lead (NSW)

NSW Government; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Transport for NSW is seeking an experienced environmental professional to deliver sustainability outcomes across major infrastructure projects. You will provide strategic environmental advice, lead impact assessments, and drive compliance across the asset lifecycle.

Join a collaborative team in Sydney or Newcastle, with flexible work options and a strong focus on reducing emissions and enhancing environmental performance in NSW's transport network.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering environmental outcomes in infrastructure, transport, or major projects.
• Strong knowledge of environmental legislation, impact assessment, and compliance.
• Ability to identify risks, provide strategic advice and resolve complex issues.
• Tertiary qualification in Environmental Science/Management/Engineering or related field.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and cross-disciplinary collaboration.
• Experience monitoring environmental performance and promoting sustainable practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic environmental and sustainability advice for complex infrastructure projects.
• Lead environmental impact assessments, compliance activities, and sustainability initiatives.
• Identify environmental risks and opportunities and develop practical solutions.
• Review and endorse environmental management plans, assessments, and reports with guidance.
• Partner with project teams, contractors, regulators, and stakeholders to embed best practices.
• Drive a culture of environmental accountability through coaching and continuous improvement.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Environmental risk

Strategic advisory

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Environmental Science/Management/Engineering

Job description

Transport for NSW is seeking an experienced environmental professional to deliver sustainability outcomes across major infrastructure projects. You will provide strategic environmental advice, lead impact assessments, and drive compliance across the asset lifecycle.

Join a collaborative team in Sydney or Newcastle, with flexible work options and a strong focus on reducing emissions and enhancing environmental performance in NSW's transport network.