Net Zero & Circular Economy Officer (Temporary Opportunity Up to 13 months)

 

You can influence outcomes and meet diverse challenges.

 

You're looking to contribute to the transformation of the transport sector towards a greener and more sustainable future. You want to actively participate in shaping policies and initiatives that reduce carbon emissions, promote renewable energy adoption, and enhance the overall environmental performance of the transport network. 

 

 

In this role, you'll:

Working as part of a team delivering Net Zero, energy efficiency, renewable energy, circular economy and other sustainability initiatives, this role supports the implementation of sustainability policies, strategies, and best practice across Transport for NSW.

 

This role will see you contribute to data collection and analysis, help shape improvement initiatives, support education and awareness activities, and assist teams in adapting to evolving sustainability requirements and expectations across a large and complex organisation.

 

For more information on this position and business unit, view the role description and information pack.

 

 

About you

You will build new approaches that enhance sustainability performance, strengthen contemporary practices, and improve the visibility and use of sustainability data in a dynamic environment that requires balancing compliance, emerging industry trends, and stakeholder expectations. 

 

Your analytical skills and collaborative mindset, formed across sustainability, environmental science, environmental engineering, government agencies or infrastructure lifecycle, will see you excel in identifying emerging issues, supporting change and contributing to improved performance reporting and best practice sustainability outcomes across Transport.

 

You're recognised as a capable communicator and problem solver, skilled at interpreting sustainability requirements and supporting teams through policy and process changes, experienced in working with multidisciplinary teams, engaging stakeholders, analysing sustainability data, and contributing to the delivery of sustainability initiatives and education programs.

 

Essential requirements 

Tertiary qualifications in environmental science, engineering or equivalent.

 

 

Who we are

Transport for NSW provides a safe, integrated, and efficient transport system. We connect people, communities and industry every day.  

 

 

Join us

 

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