Regional Environmental Sustainability Manager (Grade 6), Property & Asset Services

Employment Type -  Permanent Full Time

Hours per fortnight - 80 

Job Category - Management - Senior/Middle - Non Clinical

Req Id - 7362 

• Lead high-impact sustainability initiatives that drive measurable change across a region-wide health network and create lasting environmental impact.
• Enjoy a role that will be varied, challenging and rewarding
• Permanent full-time role | 80 hours per fortnight | ADOs, 5 weeks leave & salary packaging

About the role

This position will work with executive, management, employees and stakeholders of the Barwon Local Health Service Network (BLSHN) to address and support each organisation’s approach to environmental sustainability and create opportunities to collaborate to achieve environmental sustainability objectives.

The primary purpose of this role is to facilitate environmental sustainability activities, including the development and ongoing management of Environmental Management Plans, and the facilitation of sustainability programs and projects that deliver cost savings, efficiency and effectiveness gains, and elevate staff awareness and education across the BLHSN.

The Sustainability Manager provides strategic leadership to develop and deliver environmental management plans and sustainability initiatives across the health services. The role drives practical, measurable outcomes aligned to organisational objectives, prepares services for ACSQHC environmental sustainability accreditation, sources external funding, and embeds sustainability through education, policy and best-practice frameworks.

The role is also responsible for monitoring performance, financial and regulatory reporting, and publishing annual sustainability reports. Working closely with internal stakeholders and regional and national sustainability networks, the Sustainability Manager coordinates and promotes sustainability initiatives, builds capability across services, and supports continuous improvement in environmental performance.

What we’re looking for

• Tertiary qualifications in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Natural Resource Management or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated senior-level experience leading sustainability initiatives and embedding best-practice standards within large, complex organisations.
• Proven people leadership and team management capability, with success delivering strategic programs and measurable outcomes.
• Strong knowledge of Victorian Government sustainability policy and regulatory frameworks.
• Advanced project and contract management expertise, including planning, risk and issue management, vendor performance, compliance, and reporting.
• Highly developed stakeholder engagement, negotiation and communication skills, with the ability to influence diverse internal and external partners.
• Strong analytical and organisational skills, including cost–benefit evaluation, ability to manage competing priorities, and capacity to travel as required (current Victorian Driver’s Licence)

Position Description

Please note Barwon Health will only contact you via our official email and never use unconventional means, such as text messaging or other services.

Barwon Health staff benefits

• Excellent working conditions and a strong sense of job satisfaction
• A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
• Extensive professional development opportunities
• Attractive salary packaging benefits
• Living expenses capped at $9,010
• Meals and entertainment capped at $2,650

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Diversity and Inclusion

Barwon Health is an inclusive and welcoming employer, committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve. We value and celebrate people of all genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, faiths, abilities, family structures, and identities, and encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and members of the LGBTIQA+ community.

Child Safety

We are strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Click here for further information on the Victorian Government’s Child Safe Standards: About Child Safe Standards | Victorian Government (www.vic.gov.au)

Additional information

If you need adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at peopleassist@barwonhealth.org.au

All appointments are subject to:

• Satisfactory Police Record Check
• Immunisation Status Clearance
• Working with Children Check (if applicable)

To apply, you will need a resume and a tailored cover letter outlining your skills, experience, and suitability for the position in line with the requirements of the position description. Please note: We do not accept resumes via email.

Contact person:  Aaron Grigg
Email:  aaron.grigg@barwonhealth.org.au
Phone:  (03) 4215 0933

Application closing date: 12th, March 2026