About us

Sydney Metro is Australia's biggest public transport project and first fully-automated metro rail network, connecting customers and transforming the way Sydney travels. Our new generation of driverless trains are fast, safe and reliable, and link with Sydney's existing public transport network to provide seamless journeys. Our 46 state of the art, fully accessible metro stations and precincts are designed to meet the evolving needs of our customers and communities.

With the Northwest line already in operation and works well underway on the City & Southwest, West and Western Sydney Airport lines, Sydney will enjoy a fully operational Metro network by 2030.

About the team

The Operations, Customer and Place-making (OCP) team ensures Sydney Metro is equipped to deliver integrated, reliable, customer focused and efficient services. We are also managing large scale place-making projects, designing, and developing thriving precincts where community members can gather, connect, shop, work and play. We are proud of what we have achieved so far and excited for the full vision of Sydney Metro to come to life.

The opportunity          

Right now, we have an opportunity for a Senior Advisor Environment to join the Sydney Metro West Environment, Sustainability and Planning team (which sits within the OCP Division).  

The primary purpose of the role is to provide high level specialist environmental management for the project, working with a team to monitor, influence and report on environmental performance in accordance with relevant approvals, contract requirements, legislation, systems and processes and best practice.

What you will be involved in:   

Assist to lead and manage a team comprising of environment specialists, construction contractors and other consultants to undertake environmental compliance, inspections and reporting to ensure compliance with relevant NSW and Commonwealth legislation, systems and processes and other policy requirements

Manage the provision of high-level environmental management advice and recommendations on project environmental issues, operation of environmental management system and recommend improvements, and other project policies and procedures, ensuring requirements are implemented to support best practice environmental outcomes

Identify environmental risks and issues for projects and interdependencies across multiple programs of work, and recommend appropriate risk management strategies and interventions to minimise risk

Manage the review of construction contractors’ environmental management plans, reports, and other strategies relating to the project, and provide specialist technical input as required on environmental issues including resolution of complex problems to ensure full compliance with standards and legislation

Monitor and undertake analysis activities to ensure the implementation of environment and relevant sustainability principles during the construction phase of the project.

Ensuring that station, rail systems and precinct design outcomes are integrated while understanding the interface between CSSI and SSD planning approval requirements

This position is located in the CBD, with flexible work arrangements.  It will also have a site base depending on the project requirements.  The role may have up to 3 direct reports.

Please click here to view a copy of the role description.

About you

You are a dynamic senior Environment professional with solid proven ability to lead and deliver quality environmental management services to support large scale road, rail or civil infrastructure projects.  You also possess experience and an understanding of the legislation, policy, processes, and practices involved in the planning, environmental impact assessment, environmental management and sustainability for delivering major projects.

Along with a tertiary qualification in an environmental, natural resource, planning, environmental engineering or similar discipline, you are outcome focussed with the ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with a range of key stakeholders.

Experience with and understanding of CSSI, SSI and SSD planning approval requirements and how they relate to design and to the delivery partners and in post-approval management.

You are a tactful communicator, strong people leader and enthusiastic in your approach to problem solving.  As well as being collaborative and driven with demonstrated skills and experience working within a fast paced, complex and demanding project environment.

Salary and benefits

Transport Senior Service (TSSM) permanent full-time role offering an attractive remuneration package.

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How to apply

To apply for this position, please submit a resume and answer all questions within the online application process.

Applications close: 11:59PM, Tuesday 26th April 2022

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We are the community we serve

We are committed to being an inclusive, diverse and flexible workplace where differences are valued. We welcome people of all backgrounds, experience and abilities.

We enable our people to work in ways that work for them and their teams. Working virtually and from different locations including regional locations, staggering work hours and job sharing are just some of the ways our people can work flexibly.

Please contact the Talent Specialist below if you require any adjustments to be made to how you interact with us throughout the recruitment process or would like to discuss flexible work options.

For any enquiries, please email Dawn Grundy at DAWN.GRUNDY@TRANSPORT.NSW.GOV.AU.

We’re certified as a Family Inclusive Workplace

Our flexible work practices and policies for parental leave, employee and family wellbeing and family care enable us to provide genuine support for our people to thrive at work and at home.

Apply today to register your interest!

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Find out more about Sydney Metro at https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/sydney-metro. ​

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All Transport for NSW workers are required to have:

appropriate evidence of being fully vaccinated with a TGA approved COVID-19 vaccine; or

an approved medical contraindication.

You will be required to show proof of your COVID-19 vaccination status or apply for a medical exemption prior to securing this role.

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