Sydney CBD location

Full Time/Permanent opportunity

$124,732 - $141,756 per annum plus superannuation

Caring for our city, creating a future for all

Our people are passionate about their communities and connected to their teams. They’re motivated by our genuine commitment to diversity and inclusion, and our clear, compelling plan for our global city: Sustainable Sydney 2030 – 2050 Continuing the Vision.

Be part of a purpose-led organisation with care at its core. You’ll make a difference by acting in the best interests of our communities and city. Be better together with collaborative and inclusive partnerships. Embrace possibilities and be open to new ideas and creating bold solutions.

About the role

Are you an experienced professional looking for an exciting opportunity to contribute to a City that is inclusive, connected, liveable and engaged? The City of Sydney is undergoing a significant transformational change within Property Services, and we’re seeking skilled and motivated property management professionals to join our Infrastructure Sustainability team.

The City manages a unique and diverse range of assets, including heritage-listed commercial buildings, award-winning libraries, and operationally critical depots. Our portfolio includes over 1,500 property interests worth $2.7 billion, covering assets such as building properties, footway agreements, vacant land, and road interests. This is a rare opportunity to contribute to the realisation of our Sustainable Sydney 2030–2050 vision by driving high-performance asset management.

Learn more about property services careers, and join the team dedicated to creating spaces that drive positive change for our communities.

The Sustainability Operations Coordinator’s primary purpose is to effectively manage the operational waste contract and assist in the implementation of environmental sustainability initiatives and projects across the City’s asset portfolio.

Key accountabilities include:

drive initiatives that improve the sustainability performance of the property portfolio towards meeting agreed organisational environmental targets and the Property Strategy delivery

ensure key stakeholders are informed and engaged in relation to sustainability management and monitoring as required

develop/foster internal/external relationships and participate in forums that are relevant to improving future sustainability performance of the property portfolio

actively seek out opportunities for innovation in sustainability to improve the overall performance of the property portfolio

contract Management of operational waste contract, including budget management, contractor performance management, compliance with terms, coordination of day to day waste operations,

maintenance of accurate waste records and adherence to City operational waste targets.

We’re looking for someone with:

tertiary qualifications at a degree level in a relevant field such as Project Management, Contract Management, Sustainability or Environmental Science or equivalent relevant industry experience including

contract Administration (with demonstrated Project Management capabilities)

exceptional stakeholder engagement skills, negotiation skills and communication skills

knowledge of sustainability related issues and sustainability related projects.

Download position description.

This role has the option of a rostered day off each month, known as a 19-day month.

The recommended applicant must complete a pre-employment health declaration and a criminal history check.

Applications must be submitted online by 11:59pm, Thursday 3rd July

For more information, contact Amy Dennis, Sustainability Asset Specialist on 02 9265 9866

What we can offer you

You’ll work with passionate, welcoming and supportive people who care for our communities and create a future for all.

Flexible working

3 days of care and cultural leave each year for health and wellbeing activities, cultural and religious days or events of significance

Collaborative approach to flexible working

City centre head office, with many public transport options.

Professional development

Leadership and management development program

Further education program providing reimbursement of course fees, and study and exam leave

Opportunity to attend external courses and conferences

Long service and employee recognition awards

Employee assistance program offering free, confidential counselling

Supporting families

26 weeks paid parental leave and 6 weeks paid partner leave

Paid and unpaid adoption and long-term fostering leave

Paid superannuation for up to 52 weeks of parental leave

Part-time and job-sharing options available

Supportive return-to-work environment

Inclusive culture

Recognised as an Inclusive Employer by the Diversity Council of Australia

Active employee networks including City Women, City Pride, DiverseCity and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander network

Recognised family inclusive workplace

Veteran employment supporter

Find out why a career at the City of Sydney might be right for you.

How to apply

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds in a workplace as diverse as our communities. We’re passionate about gender balance, with an executive team two-thirds female and half of leadership roles held by women.

All applicants, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, veterans and people of diverse sexualities and genders, are encouraged to join us.

We’re a disability confident recruiter. If you identify as a person with disability and require support for your application or the recruitment process, contact us at [email protected] or 02 9265 9333.

Select ‘apply now’ to submit your resume and selection criteria.