City of Sydney

Sustainability Asset Specialist

Sydney

Core Portfolio - Property /Property Services/Chief Operations Office

Full Time/Permanent

$163,771 - $187,098 per annum plus superannuation

Caring for our city, creating a future for all

Our people are passionate about their communities and connected to their teams. They’re motivated by our genuine commitment to diversity and inclusion, and our clear, compelling plan for our global city: Sustainable Sydney 2030 – 2050 Continuing the Vision. 

Be part of a purpose-led organisation with care at its core. You’ll make a difference by acting in the best interests of our communities and city. Be better together with collaborative and inclusive partnerships. Embrace possibilities and be open to new ideas and creating bold solutions. 

About the role

We manage a unique and diverse range of assets, including heritage-listed commercial buildings, award-winning libraries, and operationally critical depots. Our portfolio includes over 1,500 property interests worth $2.7 billion, covering assets such as building properties, footway agreements, vacant land, and road interests. This is a rare opportunity to contribute to the realisation of our Sustainable Sydney 2030–2050 vision by driving high-performance asset management.

Learn more about property services careers, and join the team dedicated to creating spaces that drive positive change for our communities.

As a Sustainability Asset Specialist, you’ll:

be solely accountable for, leading and taking ownership of the City's sustainability outcomes for the Property assets management requirements of plant and equipment in line with the City's sustainability objective - "As a team, we create and operate sustainable assets through collaboration and innovation to meet the needs of our growing city"have direct accountability to establish and manage City's Property assets sustainability baseline and road map by identifying risks and opportunities to reduce carbon and water consumption, optimise asset performance and improve business outcomes, developing and implementing a best in class asset whole of life strategy from asset design, install, operate through to end of lifemanage a diverse range of stakeholders, while fostering strong relationships through collaboration with Sustainability teams throughout the City, as well as the Property Technical Services and Business Services Teams to drive positive outcomes.

We’re looking for someone with:

tertiary qualifications or significant experience at a senior management level with extensive knowledge and experience in managing and driving sustainability initiativesexpertise and significant experience in negotiating and managing sustainability agreements and targets, and complying with regulatory requirementsdemonstrable competency in strategic planning and business development to resolve complex sustainability-related issues efficiently.

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This role has the option of a rostered day off each month, known as a 19-day month.

The recommended applicant must complete a pre-employment health declaration and a criminal history check. 

Applications must be submitted online by 11:59pm, Wednesday 2 April 2025.

For more information,contact Neil Palagedara, Executive Manager, Property Services on 02 9246 7665.

What we can offer you

You’ll work with passionate, welcoming and supportive people who care for our communities and create a future for all.

Flexible working3 days of care and cultural leave each year for health and wellbeing activities, cultural and religious days or events of significance Collaborative approach to flexible workingCity centre head office, with many public transport options.Professional developmentLeadership and management development programFurther education program providing reimbursement of course fees, and study and exam leaveOpportunity to attend external courses and conferencesLong service and employee recognition awardsEmployee assistance program offering free, confidential counsellingSupporting families26 weeks paid parental leave and 6 weeks paid partner leavePaid and unpaid adoption and long-term fostering leavePaid superannuation for up to 52 weeks of parental leavePart-time and job-sharing options availableSupportive return-to-work environmentInclusive cultureRecognised as an Inclusive Employer by the Diversity Council of AustraliaActive employee networks including City Women, City Pride, DiverseCity and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander networkRecognised family inclusive workplaceVeteran employment supporter

Find out why a career at the City of Sydney might be right for you.

How to apply

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds in a workplace as diverse as our communities. We’re passionate about gender balance, with an executive team two-thirds female and half of leadership roles held by women. 

All applicants, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, veterans and people of diverse sexualities and genders, are encouraged to join us. 

We’re a disability confident recruiter. If you identify as a person with disability and require support for your application or the recruitment process, contact us at recruitment@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au or 02 9265 9333. 

Select ‘apply now’ to submit your resume and selection criteria.