Environment Manager - NSW at Transurban Group in Sydney, NSW

Job description

About the role At Transurban, we're creating city-sized solutions that support our customers and communities, now and into the future. We're seeking an Environment Manager - NSW to join our Partners Delivery & Risk team. In this influential leadership role, you'll be the environmental subject matter expert for our New South Wales operations, helping ensure environmental risks, obligations and opportunities are understood and effectively managed across our business. You'll drive environmental strategy, compliance, assurance and continuous improvement initiatives while partnering with operational teams, project stakeholders and regulatory authorities. This role offers a unique blend of strategic and operational responsibilities, providing the opportunity to shape environmental outcomes across some of Australia's most critical infrastructure assets. Working closely with both national and regional stakeholders, you'll play a key role in fostering a positive environmental culture and supporting the delivery of Transurban's broader HSSE objectives. Day-to-day, you will: Lead the development and implementation of environmental strategies across the NSW market aligned to Transurban's broader environmental objectives. Provide expert advice and guidance on environmental compliance, risk management and sustainability initiatives. Build strong relationships with operational teams, project delivery teams, regulators, consultants and contractors. Coordinate environmental assurance activities, audits, inspections and compliance reviews. Support the ongoing improvement of environmental management systems, standards, procedures and training programs. Monitor, analyse and report on environmental performance data, trends and compliance outcomes. Lead environmental investigations, incident response activities and corrective action programs where required. Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance environmental performance and regulatory compliance. Support environmental reporting obligations, including sustainability and regulatory reporting requirements. Mentor and provide leadership to environmental specialists while contributing to a high-performing and collaborative culture. This role will suit someone with a curious mind and transferable skills and experiences, including: Tertiary qualifications in Environmental Science, Engineering or a related discipline. Demonstrated environmental management leadership experience within infrastructure, construction, operational or major project environments. Strong knowledge of environmental legislation, compliance frameworks, standards and environmental management systems, including ISO 14001. Experience developing and implementing environmental strategies, policies and management plans. Proven ability to influence and engage a broad range of internal and external stakeholders. Strong analytical capabilities, with experience interpreting environmental datasets and identifying trends and opportunities. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including report writing and presenting information to senior stakeholders. Experience engaging with environmental regulators, government agencies and external stakeholders. Strong project management, change management and continuous improvement capabilities. A collaborative leadership style with a passion for building environmental awareness and fostering a positive safety and sustainability culture. About Transurban At Transurban, we show up with an open mind and a focus on what matters. Here, your work shapes real-world outcomes. Every day, we step into our customers’ shoes to understand what creates the most value for them on and off the road. Through smart technology and continuous innovation, we’re redefining how roads and infrastructure connect communities, and make our cities safer, easier, and more efficient. With us, you’ll learn, grow, and broaden your skills through purposeful work. And together we are guided by our purpose to “Be th