Senior Sustainability Strategy Officer at Unimelb · Parkville

Senior Sustainability Strategy Officer

Location: Parkville, Victoria

Role type: Full-time; Fixed term (12 Months)
Department: Commercial, Infrastructure and Sustainability
Salary: UOM 8 - $125,191 - $135,504 p.a. plus 17% super

• University-wide sustainability leadership role / shape Sustainability 2030 strategy and reporting / collaborate across faculties and portfolios

• Apply now to lead high-impact sustainability strategy, reporting and engagement at a world-leading Australian university.

• Investing in you – 17% superannuation, benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.

The University of Melbourne
We take pride in our people, who all contribute to our mission to benefit society through the transformative impact of education and research. Discover more via our website.

Your next career opportunity:
In this fixed-term 12 month Senior Sustainability Strategy Officer role, you will drive the University’s Sustainability 2030 framework and reporting. You will partner with stakeholders across all campuses to embed sustainability in strategy, governance and communications.

What you will deliver:

• Manage end-to-end sustainability reporting, including the annual Sustainability Report and contributions to the University’s Annual Report.

• Lead planning and delivery activities that support implementation of Sustainability 2030 and related sustainability initiatives.

• Develop sustainability communications, presentations and collateral in partnership with University communications teams.

• Provide governance support and stakeholder partnership management for key sustainability committees and University-wide workstreams.

• Coordinate integration of emerging sustainability trends, regulatory requirements, such as ISSB/AASB and other standards, into reporting and governance processes.
  

You may be a great fit if you:

• Demonstrate strong experience in sustainability reporting, including knowledge of standards and regulatory requirements.

• Deliver sustainability-related outcomes in complex organisations, managing multiple initiatives and priorities concurrently.

• Apply advanced research, analytical and written skills to produce high-quality reports, strategies and briefing materials.

• Engage diverse senior stakeholders with confidence, building collaborative relationships to progress sustainability initiatives.

• Hold qualifications in a sustainability-related discipline, or bring equivalent relevant experience and training.

• Use strong digital skills, including MS Office and AI tools, to manage projects and reporting workflows.
  

What we offer you!
We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfilment, including:

• Build future financial security with 17% superannuation

• Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being

• Career development opportunities, including access to a range of tailored programs and learning platforms including LinkedIn Learning

• Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance and well-being, including leading parental leave, gender affirmation leave and cultural leave

• Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance, and access to unique cultural and recreational benefits such as discounts for the Melbourne Theatre Company

• Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program
  

For more information check out our benefits page!

Your new team:
Joining the Commercial, Infrastructure and Sustainability portfolio, you will be part of a Sustainability Strategy team driving the University’s Sustainability 2030 ambitions. The team partners across faculties, portfolios and campuses to embed sustainability in education, research and operations, ensuring measurable progress and transparent reporting. You will collaborate with colleagues in a high-impact, values-driven environment where strategic thinking, innovation and evidence-based decision making are strongly supported.

Be Yourself
The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation. The diversity of our community enriches us all, and we are committed to creating an inclusive and fair workplace where everyone is valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. Discover more about Diversity and Inclusion at UniMelb.

We're committed to a barrier-free recruitment process and ongoing workplace support, providing adjustments throughout. We warmly encourage applications from people with disabilities. Learn more about how we support an accessible recruitment process.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians. Visit our Indigenous staff page to learn more about our investment and support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff.

Indigenous applicants are encouraged to connect with our Indigenous Employment & Development team at korin-korin@unimelb.edu.au

Application essentials:

• Visit "apply with us" to learn more about the process, including tips and FAQs.

• You must have current valid work rights for Australia. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

• A Working with Children Check is required for all positions. If successful, we will guide you through the process and reimburse you.

• Please upload your resume and a cover letter outlining your interest and experience as part of the application process.
  

Want to know more?

• For questions related to our recruitment process email Alessandro Storani at alessandro.storani@unimelb.edu.au

• For recruitment adjustments contact Kim Groizard on +61 3 9035 3218 or at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au (subject: 'Recruitment Adjustments').

Apply today, and join a community that’s shaping the future.

Applications close: ​Wednesday 7 October 2026 -11:55 PM; Melbourne time zone.

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