Senior Sustainability Officer

Expression of interest

Senior Sustainability Officer

At the NSW Department of Education, we educate and inspire lifelong learners – from early childhood, through schooling to vocational education and training. 

• Temporary Full-Time up to 30 October 2026
• Located in Eveleigh with flexible working arrangements available
• Competitive salary of $129,464 - $142,665 pa plus superannuation and leave loading

About the role

Drive meaningful change by helping shape the future of sustainability across the department by contributing to high impact initiatives, including updating the department’s sustainability strategy, action plan and reporting framework.

For further information please click here to view the role description

About you

• Demonstrated experience developing and embedding sustainability strategies, frameworks and /or policy initiatives within a complex organisation.
• Proven ability to manage projects end to end, including planning, delivery, governance and reporting.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, consultation and influencing skills, with the ability to build collaborative relationships across diverse business areas and levels of an organisation.
• Knowledge of and commitment to implementing the Department’s Aboriginal Education Policy and upholding the Department’s Partnership Agreement with the NSW AECG and to ensure quality outcomes for Aboriginal people.

Essential requirements of the role

• Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or knowledge of the operational and strategic requirements for successful delivery of state-wide sustainability programs in the context of government policies, processes, procedures and community expectations.
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the value of public education.
• Flexibility to travel to state-wide locations.
• Current and valid driver’s licence.

Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements
• 35 hour working week
• Competitive, salary sacrificing, employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
• Flex Leave entitlements, generous holidays & leave conditions
• Opportunities for advancement and mobility across the Department to support your career growth

How to apply

Attach a resume (maximum 5 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements and capabilities of this role.

Applicants are encouraged to prepare their application materials independently. The selection panel values authentic and personally written responses that reflect your own experience, insights and alignment with the Department’s values and priorities.

Please refer to the Applicant’s Guide to Applying to assist you with your application.

If you are an existing Education Support Staff (corporate staff) with the NSW Department of Education, click here for instructions on how to submit your application.

All other applicants please submit your application by clicking ‘Apply Now’.

Note: the selection process will include a range of assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role. Successful candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening for this role which includes a National Criminal History Check.

As a condition of employment, successful candidates not currently employed by the Department must provide a valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) clearance number. Renewal is not required after the WWCC expires, as long as you remain in a non–child-related role. Employer obligations only apply while the WWCC is valid.

Candidates must have Australian work rights (citizens, permanent residents, New Zealand citizens or a valid work visa). Ongoing (permanent) roles are open to Australian citizens and permanent residents and New Zealand citizens, while temporary roles welcome applicants with a visa. 

Closing date:  31st May at 11:59pm.

For role enquiries please contact Zoe Hutchings at [email protected]

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including but not limited to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people of any age or gender, people from culturally and linguistically diverse groups and/or from the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees, people with disability, people with sensory differences, and neurodiverse people. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better help you shine, please reach out to the contact person for this recruitment, details listed above. For more information, visit the NSW Department of Education’s Diversity, equity and inclusion webpage.