Senior Sustainability Officer

The NSW Department of Education

Eveleigh, NSW, Australia
Hybrid
Sustainability strategy development
Project management from business case to implementation
Collaboration with nsw government agencies
The NSW Department of Education is seeking a Senior Sustainability Officer to lead initiatives in environmental stewardship and sustainability within the Corporate Sustainability team. The role involves developing sustainability strategies, collaborating with government agencies, and managing various sustainability projects

Job Summary

  • The Sustainability team drives real environmental and social impact to enable Our Plan for Public Education and deliver whole of government priorities.
  • This role develops and delivers innovative sustainability programs while collaborating with multiple NSW government agencies to achieve shared sustainability outcomes.
  • Applicants must be ongoing or temporary employees of the department and will be involved in refreshing the department's sustainability strategy and managing sustainability reporting requirements.

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The NSW Department of Education is seeking a Senior Sustainability Officer to lead initiatives in environmental stewardship and sustainability within the Corporate Sustainability team. The role involves developing sustainability strategies, collaborating with government agencies, and managing various sustainability projects.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Sustainability strategy development
  • Project management from business case to implementation
  • Collaboration with NSW government agencies
  • Sustainability reporting and compliance
  • Contract and financial management

Nice-to-have

  • Effective communication
  • Influencing and negotiation skills
  • Planning and prioritisation
  • Problem solving

Key Requirements

  • Ongoing or temporary employee of the department
  • Experience in sustainability initiatives
  • Ability to manage contracts and finances
  • Knowledge of Net Zero Government Operational Policy
  • Project management skills

Work Rights

Must be ongoing or temporary employee of the department

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