Sustainability Lead

• Join a high-impact role focused on climate strategy, decision-making and data at the heart of the energy transition 
• Permanent full-time Opportunity | $190,026 + 16.5% Super + Bonus
• Based at our Head Office in Haymarket, Sydney | Hybrid Work Environment
• Receive a Monthly Day Off in support of work life balance!  

About Ausgrid – we’re wired for good

We’re the largest distributor of electricity on Australia’s east coast, which means over two million homes and businesses rely on our good work. We’re here at the heart of the energy transition, and we’re driven by a powerful purpose to make electricity accessible for all.

It’s an exciting new chapter for our company with each day bringing a renewed energy to how we deliver, store and use electricity. As we continue to grow, we’re in search of exceptional talent to help us achieve our goals.

Everyone’s job is important here. Our customers come from all walks of life, and so do we. We’re committed to fostering a diverse, respectful, and inclusive workplace, and encourage applications from all backgrounds.

See yourself working here

This is a high-impact opportunity to join a small, high-performing sustainability team that plays a critical role in shaping climate strategy and performance across the organisation.

You will lead the development and delivery of key climate initiatives, with a strong focus on Greenhouse Gas (GHG) accounting, Scope 3 emissions, and climate transition planning. You will have a key responsibility in leading and delivering sustainability-related strategies, policies, data and disclosure for the organisation, and providing oversight and governance to ensure delivery of long-term sustainability goals, initiatives and KPIs.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Lead and deliver climate transition and sustainability strategies, policies, and action plans
• Own and enhance GHG accounting and emissions reporting for Scope 3 emissions
• Drive climate data management, including data collection, validation, analysis, forecasting, and reporting
• Support the development of emissions reduction pathways and action plans
• Prepare and manage public sustainability disclosures such as the Business & Sustainability Review and Modern Slavery Statement
• Engage and influence internal stakeholders to embed sustainability into business decision-making
• Provide subject matter expertise on climate standards and frameworks (e.g. GHG Protocol, SBTi, ISSB, GRESB)
• Respond to sustainability-related information requests from investors and other stakeholders, including completing the annual GRESB submission
• Support performance across key ESG ratings and benchmarks

What you bring to the role
Our hiring decisions are not only based on your experience and skills, but your passion, attitude, and alignment to our core values. 

To be successful, you will have:

• Bachelor’s degree (Arts, Communications, Business, Sustainability, Finance, Accounting, Engineering, open to other disciplines).

• Proven experience in climate / sustainability roles, ideally with a strong data focus
• Deep understanding of:
  • GHG Protocol
  • Emissions accounting and reporting
  • Climate-related disclosure requirements

• Hands-on experience with carbon accounting, emissions inventories, and data analysis
• Strong analytical and data skills (advanced Excel)
• Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills to engage with, influence and build relationships with subject matter experts, senior management, and executives.
• Deep knowledge of key sustainability standards, frameworks, indices, and market practice.
• Background in energy, utilities, or infrastructure is advantageous but not essential

Life at Ausgrid
At Ausgrid, we go beyond just a competitive salary to offer an exciting range of benefits. From salary sacrificing electric vehicles and novated leasing, to discounted corporate health insurance and access to Fitness Passport, our benefits support your work here, and your life out there.

Celebrate success every day with our employee recognition program to bring out each other’s best. Looking to grow professionally? We’ve got you covered with study assistance, secondments, training and mentors, whose advice you’ll keep wherever you go.

We’re proud to offer gender-neutral parental leave to balance work when growing your family. And if you’re caring for elderly parents, our aged care support services offer expert guidance to help you access care for your loved ones. At Ausgrid, it's all about supporting you in every aspect of life.

If you require support with your application/reasonable adjustments for the interview process, please reach out to our dedicated Talent Team recruitment@ausgrid.com.au.

Application close date: 3 July 2026 (please note, this date is subject to early closure)

Applicants must have full Australian work rights to apply.

By applying, you may be considered for a Talent Pool to support future opportunities over the next 12 months.