CPB Contractors is Australias leading contractor and the largest infrastructure construction company in our region. Part of the CIMIC Group we are proud to be constructing Australias future and do so collaboratively with our partners and clients.

We hire for careers not project life. CPB Contractors has more than 50 major infrastructure projects in delivery across all key sectors of the construction industry including roads and bridges rail tunnelling defence airports buildings and resources providing you with career opportunities for years to come.

The Project

TheTram to Springvale Alliance (TSA) comprising CPB Contractors BMD Constructions and Arup has been selected to deliver the Eastern Freeway Upgrades between Tram and Springvale roads. The major upgrade includes new express lanes upgraded noise walls and revitalised sections of the Koonung Creek Linear Park.

The Project is being delivered under an Alliance Contract with Victorian Infrastructure Delivery Authority (VIDA)as the Project Owner and TSA (CPB BMD and Arup) as the Non-owner Participants (NOPs). Together they form the Alliance working as one to deliver this critical infrastructure project.

As a key component of the North East Link Program (NELP) this project will provide a safer more efficient freeway connection for over 135000 vehicles daily removing 15000 trucks from local roads and reduce traffic across on the arterial road network crossing the Yarra River by 50000 vehicles per day.

Were completing the link together and bringing it home for our community.

Your opportunity

• Lead the implementation of sustainability strategies and project plans providing expert guidance to stakeholders and promoting best practices. Oversee the monitoring and reporting of sustainability performance to ensure continuous improvement and achievement of organizational goals.

Reporting to the Sustainability Manager the Sustainability Lead will sit within the project team and be accountable for:

• Establish and maintain strategic partnerships with key industry bodies to advance sustainability initiatives regulatory alignment and best practice adoption
• Represent the organization in industry forums advocating for sustainable construction practices and influencing policy standards and sector-wide innovation
• Engage and collaborate with project and site teams to embed sustainability principles drive awareness and ensure consistent implementation across operations
• Build and strengthen client relationships by providing technical sustainability expertise and aligning project delivery with environmental social and governance (ESG) objectives
• Act as a trusted advisor to internal and external stakeholders on sustainability strategies compliance requirements and performance improvement opportunities

Our minimum requirements for this role are:

• At least 3 years of experience in the construction industry with a minimum of 2 years in a sustainability-focused role
• Sound knowledge of relevant sustainability laws regulations and industry guidelines
• Demonstrated understanding of sustainability management practices tools and methodologies
• Ability to develop analyze and interpret project-related documents
• Proven experience in preparing reports monitoring compliance and maintaining sustainability documentation

We particularly welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples women the LGBTQIA community mature workers Veterans and Active Defence Reserve members people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds. CPB Contractors is proud to hold the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) Citation - Employer of Choice for Gender Equality.

Were always looking for ways to make CPB Contractors a more rewarding place to work and offer a unique set of benefits including:

• A rewarding career where we support your development training and promote from within.
• Opportunities across all construction sectors so that there is always an opportunity suitable for the next stage in your career.
• Competitive remuneration and excellent benefits including a health and wellbeing program discount portal and company-funded salary continuance insurance.
• Flexible work arrangements and a culture that values diversity and innovation.

Please note: This role is being sourced through CPB Contractors directly and we will not accept applications via external recruitment agencies.

How to apply

Applications close

25 Jun 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time