Senior Sustainability AdvisorHybrid

• Contribute to delivering multibillion-dollar water infrastructure programs, offering long-term involvement in complex, large-scale projects.
• Join a leading client organisation which is one of Australia’s largest deliverers of major infrastructure projects, shaping transformative water solutions.
• Work on world-class projects right here in Sydney, no airmiles required! Enjoy the flexibility of working hours to suit your needs.

Who we are:

Sydney Water is undertaking a 10-year multibillion dollar Infrastructure program to renew, expand & build infrastructure to support a more sustainable, resilient, and efficient water network for Sydney’s growing population. We provide safe drinking, recycled, wastewater, and stormwater services with a focus on reliability, affordability, and environmental sustainability. As a state-owned corporation, we prioritize customers and communities.

About This Role:

The Senior Sustainability Advisor will lead and support the implementation of sustainability initiatives including but not limited to, sustainable procurement (supply chain), circular economy principles, low carbon solutions and climate resilience strategies in our Major Projects, ensuring sustainability performance to meet Major Project’s goal expectations. They will also provide sustainability advice to multi-disciplined teams, championing low carbon infrastructure solutions.

The purpose of the Major Projects business is to lead and manage the prudent, safe, timely and cost-effective development and delivery of Sydney Water's Major Project program. To ensure the high profile and strategically important investments we make are delivered successfully in the eyes of our customers, our stakeholders and ourselves.

While successful development and the ultimate delivery and handover of significant assets is a key role of Major Projects from a technical perspective, its main focus is on strategy realisation and value creation from a social, environmental, and economic perspective.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide expert sustainability advice across major projects and support implementation of Sydney Water’s sustainability, low‑carbon and climate‑resilience strategies.
• Identify, develop and deliver sustainability initiatives, including capability uplift, contractor oversight and integration of sustainability requirements into design and procurement.
• Lead and manage sustainability ratings and processes, review contractor documentation, and ensure alignment with policies, procedures and the Environmental Management System.
• Monitor, analyse and report on sustainability performance, risks, lessons learned and improvement opportunities across projects and business areas.
• Deliver training, prepare stakeholder communications, and liaise with government and professional organisations to support consistent and effective sustainability outcomes.

To be successful in this role you will bring:

• Relevant qualifications in environmental science/engineering and extensive (7+ years) sustainability experience in infrastructure environments.
• Strong background working with multi‑disciplinary project teams, sustainability ratings (e.g., IS Council) and carbon accounting principles.
• Proven ability to influence, negotiate, and communicate effectively across all levels.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with sound knowledge of current environmental and sustainability legislation and issues.
• Demonstrated capability to drive continuous improvement and embed better work practices across programs of work.

This role will based in Parramatta, with travel to project sites across the Greater Sydney region required

Essential Requirements:  

• Please note as part of the application process, you will be asked to undergo background checks which includes a criminal history check and a medical assessment either online or in person.  
• You must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident at the time of submitting your application to be considered for this role. 

Please see the job profile for the role’s full accountabilities 

Dive into Our Great Benefits! 

• Competitive Remuneration: We’ll ensure that your skills and contributions are valued and rewarded appropriately. 
• Employee Networks: We proudly offer and support Employee Led networks, such as Women of Water, Pride, First Nations and Disability & Neurodiversity Networks 
• Continuous Professional Growth: We will invest in your career with leadership and development programs to propel your success in the direction you desire. 
• 24/7 Wellbeing Support: Access for you and your family to free and confidential mental health and general health support through our EAP portal. 
• Discounted Private Health Insurance: Unlock affordable access to top-tier health coverage with our discounted insurance plans. 
• Family First: Prioritise your family with up to 18 weeks of fully paid parental leave and a generous childcare allowance. 
• Fitness Passport: Achieve your physical fitness goals using our Fitness Passport, granting you access to a multitude of gyms and pools across NSW. 
• Novated Leasing: Get in the driver's seat of your financial future with our novated lease options. 

Closing Date: Thursday 19^th March at 11:59 PM AEST

We want to ensure you feel supported and informed throughout every step of our recruitment process. Please advise if you require any adjustments to actively participate in the application and recruitment process. Please contact deirbhile.neary@sydneywater.com.au for any further information.

Working at Sydney Water 

We welcome and encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTQIA+, people with disability, people with caring responsibilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and veterans.  

As part of the application process, Sydney Water will be collecting your personal information to assess your suitability for the role. We will also use your personal information to establish a LiveHire talent profile in our Talent Community.  

Your personal information will be collected in accordance with LiveHire’s Terms,Privacy Policy and Sydney Water’s Privacy Collection Statement – Job Application. Please note as part of the application process, you will be asked to undergo background checks which includes a criminal history check.