DescriptionDrive sustainability and decarbonisation strategy across major energy and infrastructure projects in ANZ. Executive-facing role with national impact, strong visibility, and career progression within a Tier 1 ASX-listed organisation.
The Opportunity
Downer is seeking a strategic and influential Director to lead environmental governance, sustainability performance and decarbonisation strategy across our Energy & Utilities business.
Reporting to the Executive General Manager Finance, with a functional line to the Group General Manager Environment & Sustainability, this role is pivotal in setting the strategic direction for sustainability across a complex, geographically dispersed portfolio spanning Power Projects, Utilities, Water, Telecommunications and Industrial services.
As the senior authority on sustainability and environment, you will partner closely with Executive, General and Operational leaders to embed sustainability into business decision-making, strengthen governance frameworks, and deliver measurable environmental outcomes across Australia and New Zealand. This is a critical leadership role shaping long-term decarbonisation and risk management strategies across the business.
What You’ll Do
- Lead sustainability and environmental governance across the E&U business (ANZ)
- Set and drive decarbonisation and sustainability strategy aligned to corporate and client expectations
- Influence executive-level decisions to embed sustainability into operations and long-term planning
- Build and lead a high-performing, geographically dispersed sustainability team
- Strengthen governance frameworks to manage environmental risk, compliance and performance
What We Offer
- Executive-facing role with high visibility and influence across the business
- Opportunity to shape sustainability outcomes on nationally significant infrastructure projects
- Leadership development programs including THRIVE and EmpowHER
- Access to Perks@Downer (financial, travel & wellbeing discounts)
- Strong internal mobility and career progression opportunities
- Work within a Tier 1 ASX-listed organisation with industry-leading capability and scale
What We’re Looking For
We are looking for a strategic, commercially astute leader who can influence at the highest levels and drive meaningful sustainability outcomes in a complex operational environment:
- Significant senior leadership experience in sustainability/environment within infrastructure, utilities or major projects
- Proven ability to influence Executive and General Manager-level stakeholders
- Strong understanding of environmental legislation, governance frameworks and risk management across ANZ
- Demonstrated experience leading decarbonisation or enterprise sustainability initiatives
- Ability to lead high-performing, geographically dispersed teams and embed sustainability into business strategy
About Energy & Utilities…
Downer's Energy & Utilities business unit is an integrated trans-Tasman team, providing services and solutions that connect communities to essential networks and infrastructure. We design, build, operate and maintain today's critical assets and networks, delivering complete services across the water, electricity, telecommunications, industrial and power generation sectors. Our expertise spans in-house technical smarts, specialist engineering, integrated OEM partners, and dedicated crews of qualified tradespeople.
Downer Group is an employer that acknowledges and embraces the importance of our people's diverse experiences, talents, and cultures. As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from everyone.
How to Apply
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