Manager Sustainability

Role overview

Role responsibilities

• Lead planning, design and implementation of enterprise climate transition strategy and action planning.
• Use greenhouse gas accounting to identify high-impact emissions-reduction opportunities and assess related operational, environmental, social and financial risks.
• Progress emissions-reduction initiatives in line with departmental goals and government policies.
• Lead a team and coordinate enterprise sustainability strategy, action planning, governance and reporting.
• Advise on sustainability trends, policies and standards; build internal knowledge and capability and manage climate-related governance and data frameworks.
• Help develop, implement, govern and monitor climate transition, adaptation, nature and environmental priorities and embed sustainability in organizational practices.

Candidate requirements

• Demonstrated understanding and application of climate-related legislation and NSW Government climate policies.
• Strong expertise in environmental frameworks, standards and guides, including examples such as the GHG Protocol, carbon offsets and climate-related financial disclosures.
• Experience managing complex datasets and analysis, and producing insights for decision-makers.
• Experience writing high-quality reports, briefing notes and discussion papers using evidence from multiple teams and following quality procedures.
• Experience managing, collaborating with and influencing stakeholders in a large, complex organization.
• Knowledge of and commitment to the Department’s Aboriginal Education Policy and Partnership Agreement with the NSW AECG.
• Tertiary qualifications in a related field such as climate science, risk management, economics, finance, law, business management or strategy, or equivalent relevant experience and training.
• Current and valid Working with Children Check clearance for paid employment; understanding of and commitment to public education.

Salary

• Salary is $154,231 to $178,369 per annum, plus superannuation and leave loading.

Work arrangements

• The roles are ongoing full-time, with a 35-hour working week.
• Flexible working arrangements are available.

Location

• The roles are located in Eveleigh.

Benefits

• Benefits include salary sacrificing, employer superannuation contributions, annual leave loading, flex leave and generous holidays and leave conditions.
• Career advancement and mobility opportunities are available across the Department.

Application and screening

• Submit a resume of no more than five pages and a cover letter of no more than two pages, outlining the position number(s) and how you meet the relevant role requirements and capabilities.
• The selection process includes assessment techniques. Successful candidates undergo pre-employment screening, including a National Criminal History Check.
• A recruitment pool may be created for similar temporary, term or ongoing roles over the following 18 months.