Project Lead, Environmental Management

Job description

About the Role
Are you an experienced Project Manager looking to drive meaningful environmental governance and business transformation? A leading QLD State Government Department is seeking a high-performing Project Lead to drive the planning, design, and implementation of a modern Environmental Management System (EMS). As part of a broader professional services transformation program, you will spearhead project governance, risk management, stakeholder engagement, and change readiness to ensure the EMS is successfully embedded across large-scale operational environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive full end-to-end project delivery from planning through to execution and delivery assurance.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, dependencies, risk frameworks, and executive-level reporting.
• Oversee the establishment of an EMS aligned with modern regulatory standards and frameworks (e.g., ISO 14001).
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration between technical environmental specialists, operational teams, and executive leaders.
• Lead change initiatives and vendor/contractor alignment to embed long-term sustainability and compliance outcomes.

About You
To excel in this position, you will bring extensive end-to-end project management experience within complex, enterprise environments:

• Proven track record leading business transformation or system implementation projects using recognised PM methodologies.
• Strong experience delivering environmental, regulatory, compliance, or enterprise management system projects.
• Exceptional facilitation skills with experience drafting business cases, implementation plans, and executive performance reports.
• Familiarity with public sector environments, facilities management, infrastructure, asset management, or construction environments.
• Hands-on experience uplifting EMS frameworks aligned with ISO 14001 standards or similar regulatory guidelines.

How to Apply
If you have the drive and expertise to lead this vital environmental initiative, click APPLY to submit your cover letter and CV today!

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