Sustainability Advisor

Sustainability Advisor – Major Infrastructure Project

About Degnan

Degnan is an Australian-owned infrastructure contractor delivering complex projects across the rail, transport, energy, waste and recycling sectors.

For more than four decades, we've partnered with government and private sector clients to deliver infrastructure that improves how communities move, connect and operate. Across New South Wales and Queensland, we're known for delivering challenging projects in live operational environments, combining technical expertise with a practical, solutions-focused approach.

Rail and transport remain at the core of our business, with a strong track record delivering major infrastructure projects. As our business continues to grow, we're expanding our capability across energy, waste and recycling infrastructure, supporting cleaner, smarter and more sustainable communities.

What sets Degnan apart is our people. We're collaborative, hands-on and driven to solve problems, bringing together diverse teams who are empowered to take ownership, contribute ideas and make a positive impact for our clients and the communities they serve.

Our reputation has been built on delivering complex infrastructure projects in challenging environments. We take pride in finding practical solutions that create lasting value for clients and communities.

About the Role

Working as part of a highly experienced project team, you will support the development and implementation of sustainability initiatives across the project, helping ensure environmental, social and sustainability objectives are embedded throughout project delivery.

This role would suit someone with 3+ years of sustainability experience, ideally gained within civil construction, infrastructure, engineering or a similarly complex project environment.

As Sustainability Advisor, you will work closely with project leadership, environmental, engineering, procurement and construction teams to drive sustainability outcomes across the project.

Key responsibilities will include

• Supporting the implementation of the project Sustainability Management Plan
• Monitoring and reporting against project sustainability targets and KPIs
• Supporting sustainability ratings, frameworks and compliance requirements
• Identifying opportunities to improve resource efficiency, waste reduction and sustainable procurement
• Assisting with carbon, energy, water and materials reporting
• Working with suppliers and subcontractors to achieve project sustainability objectives
• Supporting sustainability audits, reporting and continuous improvement initiatives
• Engaging with internal and external stakeholders on sustainability requirements
• Promoting sustainability awareness across the wider project team

About You To be successful, you will ideally have:

• Minimum 3 years’ experience within sustainability, environmental management or a related position
• Previous experience within civil infrastructure, construction or engineering highly regarded
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Sustainability, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering or a related discipline
• Knowledge of sustainability principles, reporting and environmental performance
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively within a fast-paced major project environment
• Strong reporting, analytical and organisational skills
• Experience with infrastructure sustainability frameworks such as IS Rating Scheme would be advantageous

How to Apply

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'Degnan will not be accepting unsolicited CV's from external agencies for this vacancy'