Environmental Sustainability Manager

The Australian National University seeks an Environmental Sustainability Manager to lead on-campus sustainability initiatives. This full-time, continuing role involves managing environmental programs related to energy, water conservation, and sustainable buildings. The position requires postgraduate qualifications and extensive experience in environmental management. The role includes collaboration with students, staff, and external partners to enhance sustainability on campus.
Classification: Senior Manager 1 (Administration)
Salary package: $131,524 - $137,807 per annum plus 17% superannuation
Terms: Full time, Continuing
Position Description and Selection Criteria:http://jobs.anu.edu.au/cw/en/job/559062?lApplicationSubSourceID=
• An exciting career opportunity leading on-campus environmental sustainability initiatives
• Be part of a dynamic team
• Apply your skills in environmental and project management, liaising with diverse stakeholders across ANU

Position overview

The purpose of Campus Environment is to enable world-class, safe, sustainable and inclusive campus environments through innovative operational excellence and a culture of unity that upholds the ANU founding mission of enduring significance. The four key portfolios are Infrastructure and Planning, Operations, Corporate and Environmental Sustainability. The Environmental Sustainability portfolio is responsible for managing the University’s sustainability initiatives in line with the Environmental Management Plan.

The Environmental Sustainability Manager works across campus to assess, develop, facilitate and monitor environmental sustainability initiatives, strategies and plans with a particular focus on the built environment. This encompasses initiatives across the University’s environmental management program including but not limited to energy management, water conservation, sustainable buildings, circular economy and nature conservation. The role will liaise widely with campus students, staff, and external collaborators on environmental issues, particularly those linked to the built environment.

To excel in this role, you will have relevant postgraduate qualifications and demonstrated extensive experience in environmental management, engineering, environmental science or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and qualifications/training working on environmental sustainability in the built environment. Demonstrated experience in mitigating greenhouse gases, energy management, water conservation, sustainable buildings, circular economy, biodiversity conservation, climate risk management, data analysis and environmental assessments and audits will be highly regarded.

For further information please contact Clare de Castella, Associate Director, Environmental Sustainability, T: 0438 208914 or E: clare.decastella@anu.edu.au

The University actively encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. For more information on employment opportunities, contact our Indigenous Employment Consultant on indigenous.employment@anu.edu.au.

ANU values diversity and inclusion and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to those of all backgrounds and identities. For more information about staff equity at ANU, visit https://services.anu.edu.au/human-resources/respect-inclusion

Application information

In order to apply for this role please make sure that you upload the following documents:
• A statement addressing the selection criteria (maximum 2 pages).
• A current curriculum vitae (CV) which includes the names and contact details of at least three referees (preferably including a current or previous supervisor). If your CV does not include referees you can complete these online when prompted in the application form. Maximum 3 pages.

Applications which do not address the selection criteria may not be considered for the position.

Please note: The successful candidate must have rights to live and work in this country and will be required to undergo a background check during the recruitment process. An offer of employment is conditional on satisfactory results.

Closing date: Sunday 22 June 2025, 11:55pm (AEST)