"Senior Manager, Energy, Risk and Sustainability"

Role type:

Full time, continuing

Department:

Business Services, Chief Operating Officer Portfolio

Salary:

Senior Manager 1 package, including 17% super

• Manage a large energy budget for a complex portfolio
• Shape the University's energy, risk, and sustainability initiatives to drive impactful outcomes
• Investing in you - benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.

The University of Melbourne

We take pride in our people, who all contribute to our mission to benefit society through the transformative impact of education and research. Discover more via our website.

Your next career opportunity

As the Senior Manager, Energy, Risk and Sustainability, you will lead transformative initiatives across the University of Melbourne's extensive property portfolio. You will manage a significant energy budget, oversee risk functions, and collaborate with diverse stakeholders to achieve excellence in energy efficiency, compliance, and sustainability outcomes. This role offers you the chance to make a lasting impact while working in a dynamic and innovative environment.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing leadership: guiding energy, risk, compliance, and sustainability initiatives to support University objectives.
• Ensuring risk and compliance: leading risk management across the large and complex operations and deliver portfolio, ensuring adherence to legislative and regulatory requirements.
• Managing energy and utilities: leading efficient management of energy, water, and gas, ensuring reliability and cost-effectiveness.
• Promoting sustainability: developing programs for waste reduction, resource recovery, and circular economy practices to meet strategic targets.

You may be a great fit if:

You bring extensive leadership experience in risk, compliance, energy, and sustainability, with the ability to drive long-term transformation and deliver impactful initiatives in a complex organisational environment.

You may also:

• Have graduate or postgraduate qualifications in a relevant discipline.
• Possess significant experience managing large-scale energy and utilities budgets.
• Demonstrate visionary thinking and strategic execution capabilities.
• Exhibit strong commercial acumen and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Be an exceptional communicator with the ability to influence diverse stakeholders.

For further information please refer to the attached PD.

What we offer you!

We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfillment, including:

• Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being
• Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance
• Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance
• Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program

For more information check out our benefits page!

Your new team – “Business Services”

The Chief Operating Officer (COO) Portfolio enables quality outcomes for students, staff and partners by delivering University-wide services and operational support to meet the organisation's evolving needs and strategic goals. The portfolio also works in partnership with teams across the University to drive innovation, transformation and improved performance, within and across functions. It is responsible for the University's budget and financial performance, and the management of its property and capital.

Business Services is a sub-portfolio within the COO portfolio which provides a full range of class leading information technology, facilities operations and property project delivery, finance, HR and health and safety services to all operating entities of the University.

Be Yourself

The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation. We believe the diversity of our community enriches us all, and we are committed to creating an inclusive and fair workplace where everyone is valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. Discover more about Diversity and Inclusion at UniMelb.

We're committed to a barrier-free recruitment process and ongoing workplace support, providing reasonable adjustments throughout. We warmly encourage applications from people with disabilities. For assistance, please contact Kim Groizard on +61 3 9035 3218 or at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au (subject: 'Recruitment Adjustments'). Contact details for other enquiries are located at the bottom of this page.

Find more information for applicants requiring reasonable adjustments.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants

We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians. Our Indigenous strategy, Murmuk Djerring outlines our investment and support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff and students.

Indigenous applicants are encouraged to connect with our Indigenous Employment & Development team at oied-hr@unimelb.edu.au for further information and support.

Please note: This role requires current valid work rights for Australia. Visa sponsorship is not available.

A Working with Children Check (WWCC) is required for all positions. If successful, we'll guide you through the WWCC application process during onboarding and reimburse the cost.

Join Us and unlock your career potential!

If this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents:

• Resume
• Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience

Please note that you are not required to respond to the selection criteria in the Position Description.

Learn more about the application process, including tips and FAQs.

For recruitment queries, email Fahim Farzad at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au. Include the Position Number and Job Title in the subject line. Please do not send applications to this email address.

For job-specific queries, refer to the contact details in the Position Description.

Applications close: 11 January 2026 11:55 PM; Melbourne time zone.

Position Description: PD - JR-006584 Senior Manager Energy Risk, and Sustainability.docx