Sustainability Manager

• Full time, continuing role. Located at the Services Building (G12) on Darlington Campus

• Great management opportunity to help realise the University’s Sustainability visions and aspirations

• Competitive salary package on offer including 17% Superannuation

About the opportunity

The Sustainability Manager is responsible for the Sustainability function within University Infrastructure (UI), providing thought leadership, advice, management , and oversight of the UI’s sustainability aspirations and objectives, and ensuring strong alignment with broader institutional targets, initiatives and outcomes.

The Sustainability Manager will lead, co-develop and embed UI’s sustainability goals into our infrastructure, through specific project interventions and the development of design standards, guidelines and technical requirements, to achieve outcomes such as sustainability ratings, Net Zero pathway solutions, circular economy practices, and energy performance. The position will manage the governance for UI sustainability procedures, controls, and reporting. The position is also responsible to manage and implement UI’s response to the University’s Sustainability strategy and the forthcoming Climate and Nature Transition Plan, under the leadership of the Central Sustainability Team.

As an integral member of the Design, Engineering, Planning and Sustainability (DEPS) team within University Infrastructure UI, the Sustainability Manager will also contribute to the establishment and delivery of strategic objectives within UI.

 

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• work with internal and external stakeholders to support effective implementation of the University’s sustainability ambition through the forthcoming Climate and Nature Transition Plan  

• lead and coordinate and other ratingse

• develop or embed into existing regional and rural strategies, innovative and research-led sustainability and climate resilience aspirations and initiatives to future proof these campuses

• prepare reports, briefings and other communications to demonstrate

About you

• demonstrated experience providing thought leadership, management and governance of Sustainability initiatives within a large complex organisation

• strong leadership skills and the ability to positively influence and align multidisciplinary teams to deliver practical, outcomes-focused sustainability results

• experience translating strategy into implementation with a technically-informed approach to sustainability including metering, monitoring, data and performance management

• proven management experience at a senior level with executive presence, together with ability to navigate ambiguity and complexity and influence across organisational boundaries

• have an outcomes driven, passionate hands-on attitude

• respected and credible communication skills in complex, political and fast-moving environments.

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to be eligible to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

EEO statement 

At the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion, evidenced by our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTQIA+. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. 

We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Platinum Employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion. 

How to apply

Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page.  

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For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Kevin Lim, Recruitment Operations by email to kevin.lim@sydney.edu.au.

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Applications Close

Monday 20 April 2026 11:59 PM