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 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 exciting opportunity for an experienced Sustainability Manager to join the team.  The role is accountable for the development and implementation of sustainability initiatives for Sydney Metro projects.

Your accountabilities:

Contribute to a robust sustainability culture and promote this internally and externally to key stakeholders.

Ensure that designs, construction contracts and operations have sustainability features embedded.

Work with delivery partners and operators to ensure sustainability outcomes are achieved.

Contribute to and lead initiatives across the sustainability spectrum, addressing resource efficiency, materials management, climate risk, carbon and energy risk, environmental improvements, the supply chain, and opportunities to enhance benefits to local communities.

Conduct and manage research and development activities, traveling around Sydney as required.

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

About you

We are looking for a capable and dependable professional who has a passion for sustainable infrastructure, achieving great outcomes and building strong stakeholder relationships.

You will have proven experience and success in environmental and social sustainability practices, in complex operating environments associated with major urban development or infrastructure projects. A background in environmental or civil engineering, environmental management, social sciences, sustainability management and practice, planning, architecture or similar is essential.

To be successful, you will have a good understanding of how environmental and sustainability outcomes are embedded through the design and commercial processes in infrastructure projects, with experience in ‘value for money’ considerations and a track record of successful delivery.

Salary and benefits

The salary for this position is Grade 9 ($138,670 - $155,309) per annum plus superannuation and leave loading.  For more information on Employee Benefits at Sydney Metro please click here.

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, Friday 18th March 2022.

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. ​

Our COVIDSafe Measures Policy

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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