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Sustainability Strategy Lead

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The Sustainability Strategy Lead will oversee sustainability initiatives, manage environmental programs, and handle client reporting, ensuring timely project delivery and stakeholder engagement.
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Job Title

Sustainability Strategy Lead

Job Description Summary

The Sustainability Strategy Lead will play a key role in the identification, development, and deployment of lead sustainability initiatives, coordinate environmental improvement programs, and manage client reporting on project outcomes, achievements, and new initiatives. The sustainability strategy lead will provide a key point of contact for stakeholders of a key national client on a day-to-day basis.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

Under limited direction, deliver a range of Sustainability Strategy services.  Represent Sustainability in dealings with clients:

  • Co-ordinate and deliver elements of Sustainability Improvement Programs including preparation of environmental reports and management of environmental initiatives.

  • Identify and implement environmental improvement initiatives.

  • Manage information and report to the customers as required in relation to:

    • Specific projects

    • Achievements against targets

    • New initiatives

  • Project manage the delivery of projects and ensure delivery against agreed milestones including:

    • Project budgets and project timetable; monitor and report on progress to ensure operations are within established parameters.

  • Prepare environmental reports in line with project requirements, as required by the client or Managers.

  • Liaise with appropriate bodies (Industry Associations, Government Co-ordinating Agencies, electricity and water supply organisations etc).

Background and Experience

  • 5 years experience in environmental sustainability project management and initiative delivery.

  • Experience or understanding in net zero planning and delivery, circular economy and sustainable procurement as well as resource efficiency program delivery.

  • Graduate qualifications in environmental engineering, science, or related discipline qualifications desirable.

  • Excellent research, analytical, and technical report writing skills.

  • Knowledge of relevant environmental or energy legislation and regulations (e.g. NGERS, APS Net Zero) desirable.

  • Ability to work independently [self-starter] and exercise sound judgment.

  • Ability to develop and maintain strong internal and external relationships.

  • Planning and organisational skills.

  • Effective communication and presentation skills.

  • Negotiation and influencing skills.

  • Basic commercial understanding.

Qualifications

  • Australian Citizenship or Permanent Resident

  • Based in Canberra, Sydney or Melbourne

Why join Cushman & Wakefield?

As one of the leading global real estate services firms transforming the way people work, shop and live working at Cushman & Wakefield means you will benefit from

  • With exposure to a wide range of sustainability challenges and opportunities, you will have the chance to build your expertise in various aspects of sustainability, from energy management to social responsibility. The role provides ample opportunity for career development, including mentoring junior team members and advancing your leadership skills.

  • Competitive salary and opportunity for career progression

  • A Supportive and flexible environment;

We have a vision of the future, where people simply belong.

That's why we support and celebrate inclusive causes, not just on days of recognition throughout the year, but everyday. We embrace diversity across race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or persons with disabilities or protected veteran status. As part of our ongoing commitment to RAP, Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island Islanders are highly encouraged to join us!

We ensure DEI is part of our DNA as a global community - it means we go way beyond than just talking about it - we live it. If you want to live it too, join us.

We are committed to keeping you, our workplaces and our client spaces safe & healthy.







As an equal opportunity employer, Cushman & Wakefield encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and female candidates to apply. Cushman & Wakefield promotes safety at all times.

INCO: “Cushman & Wakefield”

Top Skills

Circular Economy
Environmental Sustainability
Project Management
Resource Efficiency
Sustainable Procurement

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