Leads sustainability strategy development and delivery, climate risk and carbon management advisory, complex client projects, business development, proposals, client relationships, team mentoring, and industry representation. The role supports growth of GHD’s Sustainability Advisory offering across water, transportation, property and buildings, environment, and energy and resources sectors.
At GHD, we don’t just believe in the power of commitment, we live and breathe it every day.
Join a team committed to solving complex challenges across the value chain, from capital deployment to asset management, enabling resilience, growth and sustainability.
Together, we will help create a future for generations to come.
Who are we looking for?
We are seeking a talented and motivated Technical Director – Sustainability to join our growing Sustainability Advisory team within GHD Business Advisory.
This is an excellent opportunity to work in a senior technical role, helping to grow our Sustainability Advisory offering and identify new opportunities across GHD’s five sectors: Water, Transportation, Property & Buildings, Environment, and Energy & Resources.
You will work closely with clients to help them manage regulatory obligations and climate risks, drawing on GHD’s experience and global network to address complex sustainability challenges.
Location is flexible and the role can reside in Adelaide, Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, or Perth.
Working with a high performing team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in:
- Leading the development and delivery of sustainability strategies and plans
- Managing and delivering complex, engaging projects for a diverse client base
- Building and strengthening client relationships across existing accounts and new growth areas
- Identifying new opportunities, developing proposals and converting them into successful outcomes
- Contributing to high-performing teams and supporting GHD’s strategic direction through delivery excellence
- Mentoring and developing less experienced team members, supporting their growth and capability
- Representing GHD at key conferences and events to build our brand and position us for future opportunities
What would you bring to the team?
- Environmental engineering, science or similar qualifications, or relevant transferable skills
- Significant experience developing and implementing sustainability strategies in key markets GHD is involved with.
- A strong focus on business development, client service and delivery
- Strong organisational, problem-solving and adaptability skills
- Excellent writing and presentation skills for varied audiences and formats
- Strong interpersonal, influencing and negotiation skills
- Sound judgement and decisiveness
- Category 2 Registered Greenhouse and Energy Auditor status or working towards this is an advantage
- Experience across both carbon management and climate risk advisory will be highly regarded
Interested? Apply now
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GHD is an equal opportunity employer, and we want everyone to be able to fully participate in our recruitment process. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all identities.
GHD embraces a range of flexible work practices to create a work environment focused on well-being, flexibility and productivity where our people can thrive.
We bring our people together to create something bigger and solve some of the world's most complex problems. Come and experience the power of commitment and see strategy and ideas come to life when you join GHD.
Let's drive real change.
Our Pledge to You
At GHD, we don’t just believe in the power of commitment, we live and breathe it every day.
At GHD, we don’t just believe in the power of commitment, we live and breathe it every day.
That’s why we pledge to empower our people to make a positive impact. Combining our deep technical expertise with the capabilities of our clients and partners, we respond to some of the most complex challenges facing our planet today.
See where your commitment could take you.
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That’s the #PowerOfCommitment
Who we are
GHD is a global professional services company that leads through engineering, architecture, and construction expertise. We are an employee-owned company with over 11,000 diverse and skilled individuals, across more than 200 offices spanning five continents.
The Power of Commitment is our brand promise. It’s what makes us different. We are bound to our stated vision and determination to address humanity’s most urgent needs: to make water, energy and urbanisation sustainable for generations to come.
GHD is a global professional services company that leads through engineering, architecture, and construction expertise. We are an employee-owned company with over 11,000 diverse and skilled individuals, across more than 200 offices spanning five continents.
The Power of Commitment is our brand promise. It’s what makes us different. We are bound to our stated vision and determination to address humanity’s most urgent needs: to make water, energy and urbanisation sustainable for generations to come.
GHD Melbourne, Victoria, AUS Office
Melbourne, Australia
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