Sustainability Officer

PRIMARY DETAIL

Support the development, implementation and delivery of sustainability initiatives and projects, reporting, and analytics that enhance the University's environmental performance.

• Support building a cleaner, smarter and more sustainable University
• Full-Time, continuing position; package $115K – 128K negotiable
• Macquarie University – Wallumattagal Campus, North Ryde

Macquarie University is seeking a proactive and highly motivated Sustainability Officer to join our sustainability team within the Property Portfolio which will support the development and implementation of initiatives that enhance the University’s environmental performance and contribute to a more sustainable campus.

About the Role

As a member of the Strategy and Planning group within the Property Office, you will work alongside teams responsible for planning, design, space management and sustainability strategy, collaborating widely across the University with external partners.  Reporting to the Head of Sustainability, you will assist in monitoring resource use, supporting policy implementation, coordinating key sustainability programs, managing data, and contributing to statutory and sector reporting requirements, and sustainability rankings.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the development, implementation and communication of sustainability initiatives, policies and practices across the University.
• Monitor and analyse resource use (energy, water, waste, emissions, transport), maintain relevant databases, and coordinate required statutory and sector reporting including NGER and TEFMA.
• Coordinate and oversee sustainability programs such as furniture re-use and green impact programs, and documentation of sustainable practice methodologies.
• Engage and collaborate with internal stakeholders, external partners and student groups to support sustainability activities and awareness initiatives.
• Provide benchmarking support, contribute to research and analysis and identify opportunities to improve sustainability performance and practices.

About You

You are an experienced professional who is passionate about environmental performance, data driven sustainability, and making a tangible impact in a vibrant university environment.

In addition, you will have (Selection Criteria):

• Qualification or equivalent experience in sustainability, architecture, engineering, science or a related field with understanding of local and global sustainability practices.
• Ability to analyse, manage and report sustainability data with strong attention to details and sound time management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills with experience providing advice on sustainability policies, procedures and practices.
• Demonstrated ability to build effective stakeholder relationships and work collaboratively across diverse groups.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

About Us

The Property team at Macquarie University plans, delivers, and manages the University’s owned and leased assets. We are responsible for creating sustainable, innovative, and effective property solutions that support the University’s mission of learning, teaching, health and research excellence. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping the University’s sustainability program, and contributing to its long-term success.

Why Macquarie?

You’ll be joining a collaborative and forward-thinking university that values safety, inclusion, and service excellence. In this role, you will have the opportunity to shape the future of the University’s property portfolio  and make a meaningful impact on the assets owned and leased by the University. 

Macquarie is a university engaged with the real and often complex problems and opportunities that define our lives. Since our foundation over 60 years ago, we have aspired to be a different type of university. Over the years, we have grown to become the centre of a vibrant local and global community. Connect with us today.

We rank amongst the top employers in the Australian Workplace Employers Index, having recently earned a five-star rating in the QS World Rankings with the highest rating for employability. Take a look at the staff benefits on offer.

How to apply

To be considered, please apply online with your CV and a cover letter outlining how your experience aligns with the key selection criteria (above).

*This position requires qualification and criminal history checks.

Application Closes: Sunday 30 November 2025

We reserve the right to progress or decline an application prior to the application closing date.

For enquiries, or a confidential conversation about the role please contact Nicole Marchhart, Head of Sustainability at nicole.marchhart@mq.edu.au or Sarah Bate, Head of Talent Acquisition at sarah.bate@mq.edu.au.

If you're already part of the Macquarie Group (MQ University, U@MQ, MQ Health, MGSM), you'll need to apply through your employee Workday account. To apply for this job: Login to Workday and go to the Careers App > Find Jobs.

Applications Close:

30/11/2025 11:59 PM

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