• Drive sustainability aspects and performance across Sydney Water’s Major Projects portfolio
• Large-scale water infrastructure construction projects
• Parramatta-based, travel to site required; hybrid work arrangement

At Sydney Water, we’re passionate about creating a better life for our customers and communities with world-class water services.

About us

We have a proud heritage and a progressive future, providing world class drinking water and beautiful waterways from the mountains to the sea. We see the world is changing so we are changing too. Our people and their jobs are as diverse as the communities we serve.

About the role

The Senior Sustainability Advisor will lead and support the implementation of sustainability initiatives including but not limited to, sustainable procurement (supply chain), circular economy principles, low carbon solutions and climate resilience strategies in our Major Projects, ensuring compliance and sustainability performance  to meet Major Project’s goal expectations related to sustainability. They will also provide sustainability advice to multi-disciplined teams, championing low carbon infrastructure solutions.

The purpose of the Major Projects business is to lead and manage the prudent, safe, timely and cost-effective development and delivery of Sydney Water's Major Project program. To ensure the high profile and strategically important investments we make are delivered successfully in the eyes of our customers, our stakeholders and ourselves. While successful development and the ultimate delivery and handover of significant assets is a key role of Major Projects from a technical perspective, its main focus is on strategy realisation and value creation from a social, environmental, and economic perspective

Your responsibilities include, but are not limited to;

• Identifying, developing, delivering and advising projects teams on sustainability initiatives and opportunities aligned with Sydney Water strategies. This will include capability uplift and improving internal knowledge on sustainability issues within project teams.
• Assisting in the implementation of the Sydney Water Environmental Management system, policies and procedures.
• Leading and supporting project infrastructure sustainability ratings or alternative processes, and overseeing Delivery Contractors’ performance on delivery of sustainability ratings.
• Providing sustainability advice on procurement strategies and reviewing tender submissions, and embedding sustainability requirements into the design and procurement process.
• Support the implementation of Sydney Water’s Carbon in Decision-Making Framework which includes its Carbon Estimation Tool, within Major Projects

This role will based in Parramatta, with travel to project sites across the Greater Sydney region required

What’s in it for you 

• Flexible/Hybrid working  
• Childcare allowances 
• Up to 18 weeks’ Parental leave 
• Novated lease options 
• Fitness Passport offering access to hundreds of gyms and pools around NSW 
• Flu vaccinations and discounted options on health insurance membership providers 

Department Overview: Sydney Water’s Major Projects team manages the delivery of high-risk, high-complexity projects across the Greater Sydney Region with a focus on strategy realisation and value creation from a social, environmental, and economic perspective.

Who are we looking for? 

You will have demonstrated experience in providing advice and expertise around Sustainability, preferably on large civil infrastructure construction projects. 

You are confidently able to collaborate with contractors and other project stakeholders to develop and review sustainability blueprints and position statement s to improve sustainability performance and achieve measurable improvements.

You must be able to work in both office and site-based environments, and have or be willing to obtain a Construction Industry White Card.

• A Degree in Science, Environment Management, Environmental Engineering with sustainability components, or related field, or experience deemed equivalent.
• 7+ years’ work experience in a similar role within a similar industry
• Sustainability experience in infrastructure projects, and exposure to State-Significant Infrastructure projects would be highly regarded
• Experience in sustainability ratings, including but not limited to the Infrastructure Sustainability Council.
• Experience using or knowledge of carbon accounting principles and standards
• Experience in developing procurement guidelines and documents to drive sustainability outcomes.
• Working knowledge of current relevant environmental and sustainability legislation and current environmental and sustainability issues

  Does this sound like you? Apply now!

  We support you through the application process and can modify as needed – let us know what you need.  

  Closing date: Wednesday 6th December 2023

  Please see the position description for the role’s full accountabilities.  

  You must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident at the time of submitting your application to be considered for this role. For more information, you can contact recruitment@sydneywater.com.au 

  Sydney Water welcomes you to apply if you feel you meet the selection criteria. The successful completion of a Criminal History Check and Medical Assessment form part of the application process. 

  Please advise if you require any adjustments to actively participate in the application and recruitment process.

  We want your perspective and ideas to help us find better ways to delight our customers, so we encourage you to apply no matter your age, sex or culture. You can be part of a committed, highly skilled team who’ll appreciate what you bring to the table. You’ll set and achieve real goals and make decisions that matter, as together we help shape the lifestyle of greater Sydney. 

  As part of the application process, Sydney Water will be collecting your personal and health information to assess your suitability for the role. We will also use your personal information to establish a LiveHire talent profile in our Talent Community. We look at our Talent Community first when new opportunities come up when you apply for a role. Your personal and health information will be collected in accordance with LiveHire’s Terms, Privacy Policy and Sydney Water’s Privacy Collection Statement – Job Application 

   

• Job Description - Senior Sustainability Advisor - Major Projects - Asset Lifecycle - ICE1.pdf