At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead sustainability initiatives for Australia's high-speed rail project and drive carbon reduction strategies.
- Company: Join the High Speed Rail Authority, a key player in major transport infrastructure.
- Benefits: Competitive hourly rate, hybrid work model, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Flexible start date and potential for long-term opportunities as the project progresses.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on sustainability in one of Australia's most significant infrastructure projects.
- Qualifications: 10+ years in sustainability with strong knowledge of infrastructure ratings and project delivery.
The predicted salary is between 81000 - 99000 $ per year.
High Speed Rail Authority | Major Transport Infrastructure | Sydney (Hybrid)
Contract Opportunity | Competitive Hourly Rate + Superannuation
About the Opportunity
Bluefin Resources is partnering with the High Speed Rail Authority (HSRA) to recruit a Senior Manager - Sustainability & Net Zero to support the development of Australia's future high-speed rail network. HSRA is progressing the Development Phase of the Sydney-Newcastle High Speed Rail project, with a focus on design development, environmental approvals, sustainability integration and preparing the project for future construction. This is an opportunity for an experienced infrastructure sustainability professional to play a key role in shaping the sustainability outcomes of one of Australia's most significant transport infrastructure programs.
Reporting to the General Manager, Environment & Sustainability, you will act as a senior sustainability subject matter expert, working closely with project delivery teams, technical advisers, designers and major construction consortiums.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the implementation of sustainability and net zero initiatives across the High Speed Rail Development Phase.
- Manage and coordinate sustainability inputs, deliverables and technical advice from external consultants, design teams and Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) participants.
- Provide technical oversight and assurance for Infrastructure Sustainability Council (ISC/ISCA) ratings and 5-Star Green Star requirements.
- Review sustainability assessments, technical reports and design documentation to ensure alignment with project sustainability objectives.
- Drive carbon reduction initiatives, including embodied carbon, resource efficiency, sustainable procurement and circular economy principles.
- Integrate sustainability requirements into project design, procurement documentation and future construction contracts.
- Support climate risk assessments, adaptation and resilience initiatives.
- Provide strategic sustainability advice and recommendations to senior executives and project stakeholders.
- Build strong relationships and influence engineering consultants, construction contractors and delivery partners to achieve sustainability outcomes.
- Monitor sustainability performance, reporting and assurance activities throughout the Development Phase.
About You
We are seeking an experienced sustainability professional with a strong background in major transport infrastructure delivery, ideally across rail, metro, road or tunnelling projects. You will ideally bring:
- Approximately 10+ years of relevant experience, with demonstrated maturity and leadership capability.
- Strong practical knowledge of ISC/ISCA infrastructure sustainability ratings and Green Star, including their application to major infrastructure projects.
- Experience delivering sustainability outcomes on major transport infrastructure or complex construction programs.
- Proven ability to manage external consultants, engineering advisers and contractor sustainability deliverables.
- Sound understanding of infrastructure construction methodologies, design processes and project delivery.
- Experience in carbon management, decarbonisation, embodied carbon and sustainable infrastructure practices.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication and influencing skills.
- Confidence presenting technical sustainability advice to senior leadership and executive stakeholders.
- Strong project management skills, with the ability to work independently in a multidisciplinary environment.
- Relevant qualifications in Sustainability, Environmental Science, Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.
Experience gained with major infrastructure contractors, engineering consultancies or infrastructure owners will be highly regarded.
Employment Details
- Location: North Sydney, NSW
- Working arrangement: Hybrid, with approximately three days per week in the office for full-time contractors, subject to agreement
- Engagement: Contract / labour hire, with employment arrangements to be confirmed
- Remuneration: Competitive hourly rate, negotiable based on experience and approved budget
- Commencement: December 2026 preferred; flexibility for suitable candidates with notice periods
- Eligibility: Australian citizenship required
- Screening: National Police Check required before commencement; existing Baseline security clearance is not required for labour-hire candidates
The project is currently funded through its Development Phase, targeting construction readiness in mid-2028. Longer-term opportunities may arise subject to future project approvals and funding.
Why Join?
This role offers the opportunity to influence sustainability outcomes from an early stage of a nationally significant infrastructure program, working alongside leading engineering and construction organisations. You will have direct involvement in sustainability decision-making, design development, contractor engagement and the integration of sustainability requirements into future construction delivery.
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