General Manager Environment and Sustainability
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Powerlink is powering Queensland's energy future, delivering long-life infrastructure and connecting Queenslanders to a world-class energy future. To meet an increasingly complex operating environment, they're seeking a strategic leader to shape their environmental and sustainability agenda.
Lead environmental strategy at the heart of Queensland's energy future. This is more than a job — it's a rare opportunity to drive change that matters.
The Role
As General Manager – Environment and Sustainability, you will lead Powerlink's environmental performance and climate strategy — from major infrastructure approvals and sustainability reporting to climate and emissions initiatives.
The role comes with a high visibility across the enterprise and a strong platform for influence at the executive and board level.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead environmental and sustainability strategies with a pragmatic, future-focused approach;
* Provide trusted advice to the Board and Executive on performance, risk, and compliance;
* Oversee environmental approvals for long-life infrastructure projects;
* Ensure compliance with climate-related and sustainability reporting requirements;
* Collaborate across safety, delivery, and community teams to embed environmental outcomes;
* Lead a high-performing, geographically dispersed environmental team; and
* Engage confidently with regulators, government agencies, and external consultancies.
The Ideal Candidate
We are seeking a strategic and respected environmental leader with a strong track record in complex, asset-intensive industries. You'll bring executive presence, deep technical expertise, and the ability to align diverse teams behind a clear vision. With proven experience in environmental compliance, stakeholder engagement, and long-term approvals, you'll drive a pragmatic and collaborative approach to delivering impactful, measurable environmental outcomes across the business. Additionally, you will have :
* Proven experience at GM or Head-of level in leading environment and sustainability functions;
* Strong knowledge of environmental compliance, approvals, and climate reporting;
* Skilled in leading diverse teams and navigating complex, regulated environments at a state and federal level;
* A credible communicator who can influence at executive and board levels;
* Commercially astute and action-oriented, with a passion for driving real change;
* Highly collaborative and experienced in cross-functional alignment at an enterprise level; and
* Action-oriented and commercially pragmatic, balancing compliance with operational delivery.
Why Powerlink?
Powerlink has been keeping Queensland's lights on for decades — and now they're shaping what's next. This role offers the chance to lead with purpose, grow your career, and help connect Queenslanders to a world class energy future.
How to Apply
For more information or a confidential discussion please contact Danielle Van Velthuizen at u&u on (07) 3232 9125 or Denby Bain on (07) 3232 9174 quoting reference number 41198 .
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* Seniority level Not Applicable
Employment type
* Employment type Full-time
Job function
* Job function Human Resources and Strategy / Planning
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