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* Shape a more sustainable future by driving real change across PDNSW's asset portfolio
* Temporary full-time opportunity up to October 2026 (35 hours/5 days per week)
* NSW office location Parramatta with other locations considered. Flexible working supported
* Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $ $113,574.00 to $125,720.00 plus super (Clerk Grade 7/8)
The role
As a Sustainability Engineer, you'll play a hands‐on role in helping PDNSW and its partners meet Net Zero Government Operations requirements. You'll get involved in everything from shaping and delivering sustainability initiatives to managing NABERS, Green Star and other certifications, improving the performance of PDNSW‐owned and leased assets, and using smart monitoring tools to understand how our buildings really operate. You'll support capital projects, track their impact, and help build sustainability capability across the organisation through training and engagement.
You'll be challenged with effectively managing multiple sustainability projects at once, working closely with asset managers and external partners to remove barriers to performance, and deliver capital upgrades that you'll then measure and verify for impact. You'll play a key part in rolling out smart monitoring systems and supporting sustainability improvements across leased sites, making sure stakeholders have the training and guidance they need to put sustainable practices into action.
For more information read the full Role Description: Sustainability Engineer
What you will bring to the role
* Experience analysing building performance data and translating insights into practical sustainability actions or efficiency improvements.
* Ability to manage certification processes such as NABERS, Green Star or similar frameworks, ensuring accuracy, compliance and timely delivery.
* Skilled in coordinating multiple sustainability or capital projects simultaneously, from planning through to measurement and verification of outcomes.
* Confident working with smart monitoring systems or digital platforms to track asset performance and identify opportunities for optimisation.
* Outstanding stakeholder engagement skills, fostering strong relationships and ensuring alignment with diverse stakeholders to achieve outcomes.
* Maintains meticulous attention to detail amidst high-volume workloads, ensuring accuracy and precision in all tasks and deliverables.
* Capable of driving outcomes while effectively involving stakeholders throughout the process, fostering collaboration and buy‐in.
Key Knowledge and Experience
* Demonstrated experience in data analysis and interpretation.
* Demonstrated experience and understanding of principles of resource efficiency, circularity and net zero.
* Demonstrated experience in one or more of NSW Net Zero in Government Operations Policy (NZGO) Green Star, NABERS and Climate Active certifications.
Essential requirements
* Tertiary qualifications in Engineering, Design, Sustainability or other relevant discipline.
* At least 3 years of experience in a similar role.
* Knowledge and understanding of NABERS.
* Knowledge and understanding of Sustainability policies, reporting frameworks including Green Star Buildings and Fit-outs.
Join us
If excited by the information above, we look forward to receiving your application, including a copy of your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role.
Applications close Thursday, 30 April 2026 at 11:55PM. Should you require further information about the role, please contact Nihar Chandorkar, Acting Senior Manager – Energy & Sustainability on 0467 964 130 or .
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