Sustainability Lead

Contract Type:

Permanent

Location:

adelaide

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Contact Name:

Lazette Cahill

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Published

07-Jan-2026

Sustainability Lead

Join Australian Naval Infrastructure in a permanent position as the Sustainability Lead in Adelaide CBD.

About the Company
Australian Naval Infrastructure Pty Ltd (ANI) is the owner, developer and manager of the Osborne Naval Shipyards, supporting the Commonwealth’s Naval Shipbuilding Plan. ANI is responsible for designing, constructing and managing the shipyard infrastructure, including the new Nuclear-Powered Submarine Construction Yard to support the AUKUS program, and operating and maintaining common use facilities.

Role Overview
This role leads the development and delivery of ANI’s climate and sustainability function, embedding sustainability-related strategy, governance and risk management across the organisation. It drives monitoring and reporting in relation to AASB S2 climate disclosures, strengthens infrastructure resilience, and translates sustainability initiatives into real business value. The role works closely with stakeholders to manage climate risk, improve data and reporting, and future-proof the organisation.

Required Skills, Knowledge and Experience
  • Australian citizenship and ability to gain and maintain a Baseline security clearance

  • Strong expertise in climate risk, sustainability strategy and reporting frameworks (such as AASB S2 or equivalent)

  • Proven experience developing and operationalising governance frameworks and sustainability systems

  • Advanced capability in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions measurement, scenario analysis and risk assessment

  • High-level analytical skills with experience using data, reporting and assurance tools

  • Ability to influence senior stakeholders, including executive-level audiences

  • Demonstrated experience working in complex, highly regulated or asset-intensive environments

  • Relevant tertiary qualification in sustainability, environmental management, engineering, finance, accounting or a related field

Culture of the business:
A collaborative and compliance-driven workplace with a strong focus on digital safety, strategic innovation, and stakeholder engagement. You'll be supported by forward-thinking leaders in a culture that values transparency, continuous improvement, and resilience.

For more information and a confidential discussion, please contact Lazette Cahill on  lazette.cahill@harrisonmcmillan.com.au | 08 7100 1568

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