Sustainability Advisor - Faster Rail

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The Sustainability Advisor will support the Faster Rail project by implementing environmental and sustainability strategies across planning, design and construction activities. Requirements typically include relevant qualifications in sustainability, environmental science, engineering or a related discipline, along with experience in major infrastructure, construction or transport projects. Candidates should understand environmental legislation, carbon reduction, resource efficiency, waste management, sustainability reporting and relevant rating systems. Strong communication, stakeholder engagement, analytical and reporting skills are expected, together with the ability to work collaboratively with project teams, contractors, clients and regulators. Practical site experience, initiative and a commitment to safer, more sustainable project delivery would be highly valued.

About the employer

CPB Contractors is one of Australia’s leading infrastructure, construction and mining contractors and is part of the CIMIC Group. The company delivers major transport, building, resources, utilities and civil infrastructure projects across Australia and New Zealand. Its work includes roads, railways, tunnels, stations, airports, hospitals and large-scale public infrastructure. CPB Contractors employs multidisciplinary teams covering engineering, construction, project management, sustainability, safety, procurement and commercial services. The business works closely with government clients, industry partners and local communities to deliver complex projects. Its sustainability focus includes reducing emissions, managing environmental impacts, improving resource efficiency, supporting local participation and building resilient infrastructure. A role on a Faster Rail project would provide experience within a large, highly structured infrastructure environment and exposure to significant transport development programs.