Project Manager, Campus Environmental Sustainability

  • 560110
  • Canberra / ACT, ACT, Australia, 2601
  • Continuing
  • Closing at: Oct 29 2025 - 23:55 AEDT

Classification: ANU Officer 8 (Administration) 
Salary package: $118,399 – $126,607 per annum plus 17% superannuation
Terms: Full-time and Part-Time (0.8 FTE), Continuing 

• An exciting career opportunity managing on-campus environmental sustainability projects

• Be part of a dynamic team

• Apply your skills in environmental and project management, liaising with diverse stakeholders across ANU

Position overview

The purpose of Campus Environment is to enable world-class, safe, sustainable and inclusive campus environments through innovative operational excellence and a culture of unity that upholds the ANU’s founding mission of enduring significance. Our Division maintains and enhances the University’s physical environment, creating and maintaining sustainable, state-of-the-art facilities, landscapes and infrastructure across multiple campuses in Australia.

Located within the Environmental Sustainability team, the Project Manager, Campus Environmental Sustainability will support the implementation of sustainability projects and process improvements. This role focuses on the practical delivery of sustainability outcomes, ensuring identified improvements are implemented, integrated into processes, and quantified over time.

You will work across key environmental themes including energy, water, built environment, waste and circular economy, biodiversity, landscapes, and climate risk. The role requires strong technical expertise, project delivery skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders across campus and beyond.

About you

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented sustainability professional with: 

- Relevant postgraduate qualifications (or progress towards) in environmental sustainability, management, engineering, or a related discipline; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and qualifications. 

- Demonstrated experience delivering sustainability initiatives and projects with measurable outcomes. 

- Strong knowledge of environmental standards, frameworks and rating systems (e.g., NABERS, Green Star, ISO14001, ISO50001). 

- Proven ability to analyse and report on environmental data with accuracy and insight.

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across diverse stakeholder groups. 

For further information, please contact or Clare de Castella Associate Director, Environmental Sustainability, T: 0438 208914 E: clare.decastella@anu.edu.au

The University actively encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. For more information on employment opportunities, contact our Indigenous Employment Consultant on indigenous.employment@anu.edu.au  

ANU values diversity and inclusion and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to those of all backgrounds and identities. For more information about staff equity at ANU, visit https://services.anu.edu.au/human-resources/respect-inclusion

Application information

In order to apply for this role please make sure that you upload the following documents:

• A statement addressing the selection criteria (maximum 2 pages).

• A current curriculum vitae (CV) which includes the names and contact details of at least three referees (preferably including a current or previous supervisor). If your CV does not include referees you can complete these online when prompted in the application form.

• Other documents, if required.

Applications which do not address the selection criteria may not be considered for the position.

Please note: The successful candidate must have rights to live and work in Australia and will be required to undergo a background check during the recruitment process.  An offer of employment is conditional on satisfactory results.

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