Advisor, Sustainability Engagement
Overview
The Advisor, Sustainability Engagement leads the development and delivery of initiatives that promote a strong culture of sustainability across the University. The role designs and implements engagement programs, campaigns and events that raise sustainability awareness, create behaviour change and build capabilities in our students, staff and wider community. Working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders, the Advisor identifies opportunities to integrate sustainability outcomes into key initiatives while managing communication channels and developing tools and resources that support the uptake of sustainability practices.
The position also contributes to broader sustainability strategies and projects, including resource efficiency, climate action, sustainable transport and circular economy initiatives, and supports the implementation of the RMIT Living Places Plan in partnership with the Sustainability Team and Property Services.
To Be Successful In This Position, You’ll Have
About The Group
Property Services (PSG) is located in the Operations Portfolio which is the services nucleus of RMIT and the focus for the development of the finance, people development infrastructure and systems that provide administrative capacity to the University.
Property Services has approximately 100 staff and has the responsibility to operate, maintain and enhance the buildings owned and leased by RMIT University, oversee construction projects and ensure the provision of physical facilities services.
Property Services is responsibility for a Property Portfolio of $2.9b with an operating budget in excess of $80M and prospective capital projects of over $100M per annum for the next few years in Melbourne and Vietnam. RMIT's built environment involves approximately 110 buildings in Melbourne spread across all RMIT's campuses and sites.
Property Services Consists Of The Following Branches
To Apply
Please submit your CV and covering letter addressing your suitability for this position by clicking on the ‘Apply’ link at the top of this page.
For further information about this position, please see the Position Description hyperlinked below or contact dustin.nguyen@rmit.edu.au
Job Description – Advisor, Sustainability Engagement
Please note, if you are viewing this advert from an external site, please click ‘apply’ and you will be redirected to RMIT's Jobs website to access the Position Description at the bottom of the page.
Applications Close
29 Mar 2026 11.59 pm
RMIT is an equal opportunity employer committed to being a child safe organisation. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community, and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.
In line with RMIT University’s commitment to a safe, respectful and inclusive environment, from 1 January 2026, the University will also consider gender-based violence (GBV) risk factors as part of our recruitment processes. All applicants will be required to complete a gender‑based violence declaration in accordance with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence. Preferred candidates will also be required to undertake relevant pre‑employment background checks, including Working With Children Checks. Information provided will be treated confidentially and considered only for its relevance to the role and RMIT’s safety obligations.
At RMIT, we are committed to supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment. We actively support and encourage people with disability to apply to RMIT (including alternate formats of application forms). To discuss adjustment requirements, please contact Dani, via talentsupport@rmit.edu.au or visit our Careers page for more contact information - https://www.rmit.edu.au/careers.
We are a Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.
- Full-time, Continuing position
- Salary HEW 7 + 17% Superannuation and Flexible Working Arrangements
- Based at the Melbourne CBD campus, with the expectation that the role will primarily be performed on-site. The incumbent may also be required to work from, or be based at, other University campuses as required.
The Advisor, Sustainability Engagement leads the development and delivery of initiatives that promote a strong culture of sustainability across the University. The role designs and implements engagement programs, campaigns and events that raise sustainability awareness, create behaviour change and build capabilities in our students, staff and wider community. Working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders, the Advisor identifies opportunities to integrate sustainability outcomes into key initiatives while managing communication channels and developing tools and resources that support the uptake of sustainability practices.
The position also contributes to broader sustainability strategies and projects, including resource efficiency, climate action, sustainable transport and circular economy initiatives, and supports the implementation of the RMIT Living Places Plan in partnership with the Sustainability Team and Property Services.
To Be Successful In This Position, You’ll Have
- Experience in engaging with others to build strong stakeholder relationships and networks, demonstrating a creative, innovative and enthusiastic approach to sustainability engagement.
- Proven knowledge of sustainability concepts, including comprehensive experience in planning, implementing and evaluating sustainability initiatives and behaviour‑change programs.
- High level of organisational skills including the ability to manage multiple tasks, to prioritise and to meet timelines in a constantly changing environment.
- Proven capability to consult, interact and collaborate effectively with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders.
- Ability to identify opportunities and develop high‑quality applications for external funding grants and award submissions.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to prepare reports, business cases, presentations and digital content tailored to different audiences.
- Demonstrated project management skills including planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of projects and events, using data and feedback to assess impact.
- Experience using social media, web‑based platforms and Adobe Creative Suite (or similar tools) to develop and deliver engaging sustainability communications and campaigns.
About The Group
Property Services (PSG) is located in the Operations Portfolio which is the services nucleus of RMIT and the focus for the development of the finance, people development infrastructure and systems that provide administrative capacity to the University.
Property Services has approximately 100 staff and has the responsibility to operate, maintain and enhance the buildings owned and leased by RMIT University, oversee construction projects and ensure the provision of physical facilities services.
Property Services is responsibility for a Property Portfolio of $2.9b with an operating budget in excess of $80M and prospective capital projects of over $100M per annum for the next few years in Melbourne and Vietnam. RMIT's built environment involves approximately 110 buildings in Melbourne spread across all RMIT's campuses and sites.
Property Services Consists Of The Following Branches
- Commercial & Leasing
- Facilities & Asset Management
- Capital Works & Development
- Campus Strategy & Management
- Business Operations
To Apply
Please submit your CV and covering letter addressing your suitability for this position by clicking on the ‘Apply’ link at the top of this page.
For further information about this position, please see the Position Description hyperlinked below or contact dustin.nguyen@rmit.edu.au
Job Description – Advisor, Sustainability Engagement
Please note, if you are viewing this advert from an external site, please click ‘apply’ and you will be redirected to RMIT's Jobs website to access the Position Description at the bottom of the page.
Applications Close
29 Mar 2026 11.59 pm
RMIT is an equal opportunity employer committed to being a child safe organisation. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community, and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.
In line with RMIT University’s commitment to a safe, respectful and inclusive environment, from 1 January 2026, the University will also consider gender-based violence (GBV) risk factors as part of our recruitment processes. All applicants will be required to complete a gender‑based violence declaration in accordance with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence. Preferred candidates will also be required to undertake relevant pre‑employment background checks, including Working With Children Checks. Information provided will be treated confidentially and considered only for its relevance to the role and RMIT’s safety obligations.
At RMIT, we are committed to supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment. We actively support and encourage people with disability to apply to RMIT (including alternate formats of application forms). To discuss adjustment requirements, please contact Dani, via talentsupport@rmit.edu.au or visit our Careers page for more contact information - https://www.rmit.edu.au/careers.
We are a Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.