ANSTO

Senior Environment & Sustainability Officer (18 month temporary fixed term opportunity)

ANSTO  •  Parramatta, AU (Hybrid)  •  22 hours ago
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Job Description

You want to play a part in making NSW a better place to work, live and travel.



You're looking to contribute to the transformation of the transport sector towards a greener and more sustainable future. You want to actively participate in shaping policies and initiatives that reduce carbon emissions, promote renewable energy adoption, and enhance the overall environmental performance of the transport network.



In this role, you'll:


You'll provide practical environmental and sustainability advice to staff and contractors, helping projects and operations meet NSW regulatory requirements and community expectations.

Working as part of an embedded team, you'll support consistent application of environmental legislation, policy, and procedures across projects, programs, and operations. This includes contributing to the development of strategies, guidelines, and procedures that help manage and resolve environmental matters effectively.

Please note that this is an 18-month fixed full-time contract based in Parramatta, with 50% workplace attendance requirements.

For more information on this position and business unit, view the and information pack


About you


•Sound knowledge of the NSW environmental regulatory framework
•Experience monitoring and evaluating environmental performance, with the ability to provide clear, constructive guidance
•Proven ability to identify, assess, and manage environmental and sustainability risks and impacts
•Tertiary qualification in environmental management, sustainability, planning, engineering, or a related field — or equivalent professional experience


Who we are


Transport for NSW provides a safe, integrated, and efficient transport system. We connect people, communities and industry every day.

Join us

Our workforce is as diverse as the community we serve. If you’d like further information on our inclusion and diversity initiatives, visit Transport careers

Flexible work options may be available. Learn more via Flexible work options and policy

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Applications close 11:59 PM Friday 10 July 2026

For more information about this role, please contact MARY.NOROUZIFAR@TRANSPORT.NSW.GOV.AU.

Aboriginal people and people living with disability are supported throughout the recruitment process and at work, and we encourage you to apply. Visit Supporting Aboriginal People or Supporting People with Disability for more information or speak to your talent team member to arrange any adjustments to how you interact with us.

Learn more about how to apply via Our recruitment process | Transport for NSW

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ANSTO

About ANSTO

ANSTO is one of Australia’s largest public research organisations and custodian of much of our country’s important science infrastructure, including the OPAL nuclear research reactor, the Australian Synchrotron, accelerators, cyclotrons and neutron beam instruments.

More than 1000 scientists, engineers and experts work at ANSTO to answer the significant environmental, medical and industrial questions using nuclear techniques.

ANSTO’s international collaborations, including partnerships with the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN), ensure Australian scientists are connected to a global network of experts and research projects.

As part of enabling a strong national collaborative network, ANSTO is connected with all Australian and New Zealand universities through the Australian Institute of Nuclear Science and Engineering (AINSE), providing researchers access to Australia’s nuclear science, technology and engineering expertise and landmark infrastructure.

On average, ANSTO accommodates over 1800 visiting researchers from other Australian and international research organisations each year.

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Industry
Biotech & Life Sciences
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Lucas Heights, AU
Year Founded
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Website
gov.au
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