Sustainability Engagement Manager

Sustainability Engagement Manager

• Employment Type: Full time (35 hours per week)
• Duration: Continuing
• Remuneration: Level 8 $118,883 - $133,948 (depending on experience) + 17% super + leave loading
• Location: Kensington, NSW (hybrid flexible working)

About UNSW:

UNSW isn’t like other places you’ve worked. Yes, we’re a large organisation with a diverse and talented community; a community doing extraordinary things. Together, we are driven to be thoughtful, practical, and purposeful in all we do. Taking this combined approach is what makes our work matter. It’s the reason we’re one of the top 20 universities in the world and a member of Australia’s prestigious Group of Eight. If you want a career where you can thrive, be challenged and do meaningful work, you’re in the right place.

Why your role matters:

UNSW has a vision to be a catalyst for an environmentally sustainable future through excellence in research, teaching and campus operations. We’re proud to have switched to 100% renewable electricity, been recognised for initiatives such as LEAF and Plastic Free Dining, and to be ranked among the top 20 global universities for sustainability in the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2023. We are looking for a new team member to help us take the next step in responding to environmental sustainability challenges.

Sitting within Estate Management in the Division of Operations, the Environmental Sustainability unit sets the strategic direction for environmental sustainability at UNSW and works collaboratively with units across Estate Management and the University to embed environmental sustainability principles across key activities, with a primary focus on UNSW’s physical campuses, operations and value chain.

The Sustainability Engagement Manager leads student and staff engagement on environmental sustainability topics and develops and delivers initiatives under the UNSW Environmental Sustainability Plan (ESP) that have a change or engagement focus. The position works to ensure that ESP objectives are met, and that priority initiatives and associated communications are effectively delivered.

The role of Sustainability Engagement Manager reports to the Head of Environmental Sustainability and has no direct reports, but may supervise consultants, casual staff, and interns as required.
Responsibilities:

• Develop and effectively deliver initiatives that support UNSW to achieve its objectives on topics such as climate action, circular economy and resource efficiency, in consultation with students, staff and other stakeholders.
• Lead and manage initiatives and strategies relating to waste minimisation, recycling, reuse and eliminating single-use plastics.
• Develop training resources content and programs for students and staff that promote a culture of sustainable practice and engage with key units to ensure that such programs are effectively delivered.
• Identify, analyse and engage key internal and external stakeholders, cultivate effective working relationships and build a community of practice that support the University to achieve its’ environmental sustainability objectives.
• Contribute to the development of environmental sustainability policies, procedures and strategies outside of immediate areas of focus, as well as reports and rankings submissions.
• Recommend appropriate sustainability-related KPIs for inclusion in briefs, tenders and contracts for services such as waste management, cleaning, hospitality, catering and grounds, and support contract managers to effectively monitor outcomes

Skills and Experience

• Tertiary qualifications or equivalent experience in a relevant field such environmental management, sustainability, social sciences, or economics.
• Knowledge of change and behavioural science frameworks and demonstrated experience in devising and implementing effective sustainability initiatives with a behaviour change focus.
• Deep knowledge of environmental sustainability issues, principles, frameworks and solutions, in particular relating to waste and resource efficiency, and a passion for driving positive change.
• An excellent communicator who can translate complex information into compelling messaging that is simple, targeted and actionable, and produce concise and impactful presentations, articles and written communications.
• Experience in developing and implementing environmental policies, initiatives and strategies and the ability to translate strategies into effective action plans and measures for success.
• An effective collaborator and team player with the ability to build strong relationships, influence stakeholders and secure support for initiatives and sustainable outcomes. Experience of managing volunteers and / or interns would be an advantage.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively plan, manage, and monitor implementation of multiple projects within agreed time, scope and quality parameters.
• Experience in devising and implementing effective strategies relating to waste minimisation, recycling and reuse systems would be highly regarded.

Further details can be found in a copy of the Position Description linked below or via https://www.jobs.unsw.edu.au/

Benefits and Culture:

People are at the core of everything we do. We recognise it is the contributions of our staff who make UNSW one of the best universities in Australia and the world.

Our benefits include:

• Flexible Working Options (work from home, flexible hours etc)
• Career development opportunities
• 17% Superannuation contributions and additional leave loading payments
• Additional 3 days of leave over Christmas period
• Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness)

For further details on the benefits, please visit https://www.jobs.unsw.edu.au/lifestyle-benefits

To Apply: If this is of interest to you, please submit your CV, Cover Letter and responses to the Skills and Experience outlined in the position description.

Contact: Amy Denney -Talent Acquisition Coordinator a.denney@unsw.edu.au
Please note applications sent directly to the contact above cannot be accepted.

Applications close: 11.55pm, 28th March 2024

UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.

The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.