Flinders University is bringing its 2030 Sustainability Strategy to life through practical action across climate, biodiversity, resource efficiency, sustainable campus operations and community engagement. We are seeking a collaborative and proactive Sustainability Coordinator to help deliver a diverse range of projects and initiatives that embed sustainability across the University.
Based at Bedford Park, but working across our campuses, you'll connect with staff, students, academics and external partners to translate sustainability ambitions into meaningful outcomes. From engaging our community and supporting environmental initiatives to coordinating projects and improving everyday practices, this is a varied role where your contribution will make a tangible difference. We are the first institution in the world to achieve a coveted Gold rating under the newly released version 3 of the international Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System. To learn more about this award and our sustainability initiatives, head over to our website: Sustainability at Flinders
About the role
Reporting to the Head of Sustainability, you'll coordinate a diverse range of initiatives supporting Flinders University's 2030 Sustainability Strategy, working collaboratively across academic and professional areas.
You'll play an important role in connecting people, coordinating practical projects, communicating sustainability achievements and supporting the effective operation of the Sustainability team.
Your work will contribute to a wide range of projects and outcomes, including:
- Deliver sustainability projects: Coordinate initiatives across climate action, biodiversity, resource recovery, sustainable food systems, water efficiency, active transport and sustainable procurement.
- Engage and inspire our community: Deliver staff and student engagement programs, orientation activities, Sustainability Week, workshops, volunteering opportunities and behaviour change campaigns.
- Communicate sustainability achievements: Develop newsletters, digital content, educational resources and communications that promote sustainability initiatives, research and positive outcomes.
- Support climate resilience and biodiversity: Coordinate working groups, monitoring activities, stakeholder workshops and practical initiatives that enhance campus sustainability and climate adaptation.
- Connect people and partnerships: Work with academic staff, students and external organisations to support sustainability-related teaching, research, experiential learning and community projects.
- Support sustainability governance and operations: Coordinate meetings, project documentation, reporting and administrative activities, including procurement, budgets and records management
For a more comprehensive list of Key Position Responsibilities, please view the Position Description
About You
You're a proactive, organised and collaborative sustainability professional who enjoys translating ideas into practical action and bringing people together to achieve positive outcomes.
You have strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, an adaptable approach and the ability to coordinate multiple activities across a diverse organisation. You're equally comfortable delivering a project, facilitating a workshop, developing communications or supporting the day-to-day operations of a busy team.
You will bring:
- Experience coordinating sustainability, environmental or organisational improvement projects, including managing activities, budgets, timelines and deliverables.
- A sound understanding of contemporary sustainability principles and practices, including climate action, biodiversity, resource efficiency and sustainable operations.
- Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse internal and external stakeholders.
- Experience coordinating communications, engagement activities, workshops, events or behaviour change initiatives.
- Well-developed written communication skills, including preparing reports, project documentation, digital communications and educational resources.
- Strong organisational and administrative skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and support procurement, financial and operational processes.
- Experience implementing sustainability initiatives within a university, public sector or similarly complex organisation will be highly regarded.
The ideal candidate will hold a degree in sustainability, environmental management, environmental science, communications or a related discipline, together with relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of experience, education and training
Life at Flinders
They say know your place. We say you've found it right here.
Flinders University was founded on the belief that learning should open minds, celebrate individuality and give people the freedom to pursue their own point of view. That spirit lives on in our community of thinkers, doers and changemakers who challenge convention, and each other, to shape what comes next.
Rising to a challenge is nothing new for Flinders. During our first 60 years, we’ve navigated revolutionary changes in social and cultural norms, and have responded to transformative economic, environmental and technological developments. Through it all, we’ve continued to deliver for our students and community, innovating in learning and research to prepare graduates for the changing world they help create.
Reaching beyond the limits of buildings, borders, and backgrounds, ours is an inclusive culture that believes absolutely in equality and opportunity for all. We don't just accommodate differences; we embrace and celebrate them.
So, why work at Flinders?
- 17% Superannuation + salary packaging options
- Flexible working arrangements
- Awarded the AHEIA Higher Education Award for Workplace Culture Excellence due to our commitment to wellbeing through our Thriving@Flinders staff wellbeing program
- Wide range of professional development activities and services, including exclusive staff study offers
- We embrace diversity and promote equity and inclusion for all students and staff, as shown through our three SAGE Cygnet Awards.
- Recognised as a Veteran Employer of Choice
Our Commitment to Reconciliation and Indigenous Employment
Flinders University is proud to be an organisation that is committed to our Reconciliation Action Plan and Indigenous Workforce Strategy. Our vision is to be a preferred employer for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We are committed to progressing Indigenous advancement in education, research, employment, and wellbeing, and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all Flinders vacancies.
Prescribed Conditions for Employment
Appointment to this role is conditional on the completion of required pre-employment checks and declarations, each of which must be satisfactory to the University. This includes a current completed Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and Gender Based Violence Declaration which is satisfactory to the University.
The contract of Employment is conditional upon the receipt of these completed compliance checks. A disclosable outcome will not automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration. Each case will be assessed on its individual merits and relevance to the inherent requirements of the role.
How to Apply and Information
- You are required to submit a CV, along with a Suitability Statement as a separate document. This should be no more than 3 pages, and address the Key Position Capabilities of the position description
- For more information regarding this position, please contact William Van Ausdal
Certification
Applications to be submitted before 10.00pm:
04 Nov 2026
At Flinders we embrace and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities.
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