Sustainability Engineer

Together we shape thriving communities public spaces places and economies.

• Shape a more sustainable future by driving real change across PDNSWs asset portfolio
• Temporary full-time opportunity up to October 2026 (35 hours/5 days per week)
• NSW office location Parramatta with other locations considered. Flexible working supported
• Salary relative to experience and ranges from $ $113574.00 to $125720.00 plus super (Clerk Grade 7/8)

The role

As a Sustainability Engineer youll play a handson role in helping PDNSW and its partners meet Net Zero Government Operations requirements. Youll get involved in everything from shaping and delivering sustainability initiatives to managing NABERS Green Star and other certifications improving the performance of PDNSWowned and leased assets and using smart monitoring tools to understand how our buildings really operate. Youll support capital projects track their impact and help build sustainability capability across the organisation through training and engagement.

Youll be challenged with effectively managing multiple sustainability projects at once working closely with asset managers and external partners to remove barriers to performance and deliver capital upgrades that youll then measure and verify for impact. Youll play a key part in rolling out smart monitoring systems and supporting sustainability improvements across leased sites making sure stakeholders have the training and guidance they need to put sustainable practices into action.

For more information read the full Role Description: Sustainability Engineer

What you will bring to the role

• Experience analysing building performance data and translating insights into practical sustainability actions or efficiency improvements.

• Ability to manage certification processes such as NABERS Green Star or similar frameworks ensuring accuracy compliance and timely delivery.
• Skilled in coordinating multiple sustainability or capital projects simultaneously from planning through to measurement and verification of outcomes.
• Confident working with smart monitoring systems or digital platforms to track asset performance and identify opportunities for optimisation.

• Outstanding stakeholder engagement skills fostering strong relationships and ensuring alignment with diverse stakeholders to achieve outcomes.
• Maintains meticulous attention to detail amidst high-volume workloads ensuring accuracy and precision in all tasks and deliverables.
• Capable of driving outcomes while effectively involving stakeholders throughout the process fostering collaboration and buyin.

Key Knowledge and Experience

• Demonstrated experience in data analysis and interpretation.

• Demonstrated experience and understanding of principles ofresource efficiencycircularityand net zero.

• Demonstratedexperience inone or more ofNSW Net Zero in Government Operations Policy (NZGO)Green Star NABERS and Climate Active certifications.

Essential requirements

• Tertiary qualifications inEngineering DesignSustainabilityor other relevant discipline.

• Atleast 3 years of experience in a similar role.

• Knowledge and understanding ofNABERS.

• Knowledge and understanding ofSustainability policies reporting frameworks includingGreenStar Buildings andFit-outs.

Join us

If excited by the information above we look forward to receiving your application including a copy of your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role.

Applications close Thursday 30 April 2026 at 11:55PM. Should you require further information about the role please contact Nihar Chandorkar Acting Senior Manager Energy & Sustainability onor .

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