The Sustainability Specialist role is ideal for people who are passionate about the environment, strategic thinkers, and skilled at turning data and policy into practical action.
A Sustainability Specialist in the water industry plays a key role in ensuring that resource management practices align with environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles.
It suits people who want to make a measurable impact on how water is managed, used, and conserved in Australia.
A sustainability specialist combines strong regulatory knowledge with skills in strategy development, impact assessment, data analysis, and project delivery. They communicate clearly, collaborate well, and can train others while managing service agreements and promoting sustainability initiatives.
Adaptable and passionate about conservation, they apply practical problem-solving to support organisations as regulations, technologies, and sustainability priorities evolve.
DAY TO DAY WORK
- Support sustainability data collection and reporting.
- Conduct basic lifecycle or carbon assessments.
- Assist with environmental audits and compliance.
- Help communicate sustainability results to stakeholders.
- Contribute to research on climate resilience and resource efficiency.
Qualifications for this role
The following qualifications can be used to become a Sustainability Specialist in the water industry:
- Bachelor degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science or similar
Where you might work
Treatment Plants
Consultant Offices
Site Visits
Infrastructure Projects
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