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.

Sydney Metro West is the city’s next underground metro railway. This investment will transform Sydney for generations to come; doubling rail capacity between Parramatta and the CBD, linking new communities to rail services and supporting employment growth and new housing supply. It’s a program of epic proportions which will bring together technical specialists, world-class technology and innovative ways of working.

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

We currently have an opportunity for a Senior Advisor Sustainability to join us in the Environment, Sustainability & Planning team, which sits within the OCP Division - on a fixed term full time basis for 3 years.

The purpose of the role is to help manage the integration, delivery and reporting of best-practice environmental and social sustainability outcomes on the Sydney Metro West project, ensuring alignment with relevant approvals and contract requirements. The position will primarily be focussed on our stations stream, engaging in the procurement, design development and contract management of our station developments and integrated/over station developments.  

What you will be involved in:         

Helping to lead and manage a team of sustainability specialists and consultants who are responsible for identifying and implementing sustainability initiatives which will build on our legacy and deliver great outcomes for the environment, customers, communities and Sydney Metro.

Working as a valued member of a multi-disciplinary project delivery team to provide advice and recommendations on project sustainability issues.

Providing specialist advice on sustainable built environment issues and ensuring the design and delivery of Metro West stations and buildings aligns to the achivement of best practice ratings using recognised building rating schemes (e.g. Green Star)

Ensuring design and construction contractors are appropriately integrating and delivering on sustainability requirements, by providing specialist advice, reviewing designs, responding to queries, identifying and managing risks, solving problems, reviewing documentation and conducting audits and site inspections.

Working with stakeholders across Sydney Metro, government and industry.

Collaborating with the Environment, Sustainability and Planning team to influence sustainability strategies and approaches across the broader Sydney Metro program of works.

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

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

About you

You are a tertiary qualified sustainability focussed engineer, sustainability management or built environment professional with experience in building developments and Green Star who is looking for an opportunity to contribute to a once in a generation project. 

You are an effective communicator who is passionate about sustainability issues and has proven experience and success in sustainability and sustainability best practice within complex operating environments associated with major urban development or infrastructure projects.  

With tertiary qualifications in sustainability management, engineering, architecture, environmental management, planning or similar, you will also possess a demonstrated capacity to manage people and work within multi-disciplinary teams to solve problems and drive outcomes.   

Salary and benefits

Transport Senior Service (TSSM) permanent full-time role offering an attractive remuneration package.  The is a temporary role for a period of 3 years.

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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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