Senior Sustainability Advisor Job Description
We are seeking a Senior Sustainability Advisor to join our Environmental & Sustainability team. This crucial role is integral in fostering a sustainability-aware mindset throughout our workforce and leading project teams in implementing specific sustainability requirements and processes, ensuring alignment with our standards, client expectations, and legislative mandates.
Sustainability Management Responsibilities
* Design, review and manage project SMS/EMS systems.
* Manage onsite sustainability systems to meet company, legislative and client requirements and expectations.
* Monitor and identify risks and opportunities to deliver a sustainability rating.
* Manage reporting requirements associated with contractual sustainability requirements at the Project level.
* Cultivate the sustainability performance and competency of employees against criteria and provide feedback.
* Mentor subcontractors and suppliers in sustainable procurement to create shared opportunities.
* Develop a budget and track and report on Sustainability costs over the lifetime of the Project (from tender to practical completion).
* Champion change and innovation at the Project level.
Communication Responsibilities
* Develop and coordinate the delivery of sustainability communication internally and champion our sustainability capabilities.
* Develop and deliver key Sustainability workshops/training courses to the Project team and wider workforce.
* Liaise effectively with key stakeholders, including (not limited to), sustainability governing bodies, clients, regulators and working groups.
* Coordinate the preparation of external sustainability reports including the Project Annual Sustainability Report and Final Achievement Report.
Required Skills and Qualifications
To be successful in this role, you will require:
* Minimum 5 years of relevant experience.
* Degree in Sustainability, Environmental Management, Environmental Engineering or other suitable disciplines.
* Infrastructure Sustainability Accredited Professional (ISAP) certification.
* Knowledge of International Sustainability Standards, including the Infrastructure Sustainability Rating Scheme, the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, and the Global Reporting Initiative.
* Knowledge and understanding of Commonwealth, State, Acts, Regulations and Australian Standards.
* Knowledge and understanding of Infrastructure Sustainability, including Sustainable Procurement, Resource Efficiency and Circular Economy, Energy and Carbon Management, Workforce Sustainability, Resilience, and Environmental Impacts.
* Application of sustainable practices.
* Knowledge of ISO 14001 requirements.
* Good knowledge of licence approval processes.
* Investigation experience.
* Well-developed interpersonal skills.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills.
* Strong presentation skills.
* Knowledge and understanding of environmental monitoring – noise, dust, vibration and water.
Benefits
This role offers a competitive salary package, plus retention bonus and access to Georgiou Perks platform providing discounts to a multitude of retailers, as well as:
* Supportive leadership teams who care for and mentor you to achieve your full potential.
* A values-led organisation guided by care, integrity and excellence in everything we do.
* Well-being leave, Paid parental leave and flexible work arrangements available.
We are an inclusive employer committed to diversity and equal opportunity. We welcome applications from candidates from culturally diverse backgrounds, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTIQ+ and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent.