Job Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Tallawong

Job Category: Quality Assurance & Safety

About

About Metro Trains Sydney (MTS)

MTS are the proud operators and maintainers of the M1 Northwest and Bankstown Line with the new City section now operational. We run a fully automated passenger railway – an Australian first. We connect our customers to opportunities that matter to them while delivering the next generation of rail travel to Sydney. With global expertise, we manage 51.5km of track and 21 stations, with a planned expansion into southwest Sydney.

Job Description

About the Role

We have an opportunity for a seasoned and experienced Environment and Sustainability Lead to join our Safety, Quality, Risk and Environment team. Reporting to the Head of Safety, Quality, Risk and Environment, this key role will lead and manage the development, i mplementation and continuous improvement of MTS’s Environmental and Sustainability management capabilities. It will ensure MTS achieves and maintains the Environmental and Sustainability objectives as required contractually, and legislatively.

Key Responsibilities Include

Develop and implement a comprehensive environmental and sustainability management plan
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate sustainability practices into project planning and execution.
Manage MTS Environmental Protection Licenses, permits, and regulatory obligations.
Develop and manage MTS environmental and sustainability management systems, plans and records.
Lead the identification, assessment and management of environmental risks and sustainability opportunities via the Environmental and Sustainability Aspects and Impacts Register.
Manage incident response plans, procedures, and investigations.
Manage contractors to deliver agreed outcomes on budget, time and quality
Develop training and awareness programs, coupled with communications to uplift the E & S capability within MTS.
Ensure environmental compliance, inspections and reporting are undertaken in accordance with relevant NSW and Commonwealth legislation, systems, processes, and MTS policy requirements.
Conduct risk-based audits and inspections as part of MTS’ internal audit program which includes rail operator regulatory compliance requirements
Monitor and report on sustainability performance metrics, identifying areas for continuous improvement.
Knowledge of facilities management, property management, construction, natural areas management, and waste management strategies
Develop strong relationships with councils, regulators and other key external stakeholders

Desired Skills And Experience

About You

A seasoned Subject Matter Expert (SME) in your field, you have proven and demonstrated experience in Senior Environmental and/or Sustainability roles, with expert knowledge across environmental and sustainability issues that impact large infrastructure projects. You have strong experience in responding to industry regulators and ensuring compliance is met, coupled with superior leadership and stakeholder relationship skills.

You will drive deliverables across complex environmental and sustainability issues and provide support through a changing landscape.

With strong verbal and written communication skills, you will m aintain regular and effective communications on safety, environment, and sustainability via the delivery of quality reporting to key internal and external stakeholders, including to the Board, MTS Executives, and regulatory authorities.

The successful candidate will have Tertiary qualification in sustainability, environmental engineering or equivalent and:

Experience in project management and contractor management
Experience delivering a sustainability management plan or strategy
Demonstrated ability to identify, evaluate and deliver sustainability opportunities
Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders

W Hat’s On Offer

W e are offering a permanent opportunity with flexible working options and access to a wide range of benefits including Employee recognition awards, Fitness Passport, and Maxxia car leasing and much more.

We are delivering the future of train travel today – and it all starts with our people. Positive mindsets with an ‘anything-is-possible’ approach. The MTS team is rewriting all the expectations.

If you are energised and enthused by the prospect of working in a fast-paced, future-focused environment and have can-do attitude, then let’s talk!

Apply Today!

For more information, please contact Kathy.Creighton@metrotrains-sydney.com.au

MTS is an equal employment opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive workforce and welcome applications of candidates from culturally diverse backgrounds, people with disabilities, and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent.

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