Sustainability Advisor

McConnell Dowell is hiring a part-time Sustainability Advisor in Bendigo, VIC, Australia, to support the Level Crossing Removal Project. The role involves implementing sustainability initiatives, driving environmental performance, and contributing to compliance efforts. Candidates should have a relevant environmental qualification and at least two years of experience in civil construction. The company values diversity and provides opportunities for personal and professional growth.
Due to ongoing operational growth, McConnell Dowell is seeking an experienced Sustainability Advisor to join our team on a part-time basis.

This role supports the Western Program Alliance (WPA) on the Level Crossing Removal Project, offering the opportunity to work across both the Tarneit and Ballarat site compounds. This is a dynamic role ideal for someone passionate about sustainability in infrastructure and eager to make a tangible impact in a growing and supportive environment.

As a key member of the project team, the successful candidate will:
• Support the implementation and monitoring of sustainability initiatives
• Help drive environmental performance and project sustainability goals
• Contribute to reporting, compliance, and continuous improvement efforts

To be successful in this role you will need the following:
• Tertiary qualification in a relevant environmental field.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in a civil construction environment.
• Clear and concise communication skills.

About Us

McConnell Dowell – Creative Construction

Our purpose is Providing a Better Life. We do that through delivering projects that connect, support and sustain communities, and through providing career opportunities that challenge, reward and grow our people.

From remote major resources and energy projects to city-shaping transport and water infrastructure, we have constructed thousands of high-quality, complex projects for our customers and communities over more than 60 years, in Australia, New Zealand, the Pacific Islands and Southeast Asia.

Why join us?

The work you’ll do will have a tangible positive impact on people’s lives, including yours. The diversity of our projects, roles and locations means greater development opportunities. We invest in our people to set and reach personal and professional goals and we have some of the best mentoring minds in the business to help you do that. Because when you grow, we all grow.

McConnell Dowell actively seeks and celebrates diversity, inclusion, and individuality. In a culture low on ego and high on support, we encourage everyone to make an impact. We're big enough to take on community-shaping projects, but agile enough for you to have an influence on how we do things.

So, join us, be you, and help us create better together. Apply now!

We are an equal opportunity employer. People of all ages, abilities, sexual orientation, gender identities & cultures including Aboriginal, and Torres Strait Islanders are strongly encouraged to apply.

Please note all successful applicants must hold valid work rights for Australia and pass a satisfactory pre-employment medical which includes drug and alcohol checks.

This role is being sourced through McConnell Dowell directly and not accepting applications via external recruitment agencies.