Sustainability Manager

Lendlease is a real estate business that operates as three deep capabilities of Investments, Development and Construction. Since our inception in the 1950s, we have been a strong purpose-led organisation and an industry leader – believing in the key role real estate plays in shaping our cities, our communities and our planet, and the positive legacy we can create.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Sustainability Manager to join the Sustainability team at Lendlease, supporting our Investments Australia business. The role can be based in Brisbane, Sydney or Melbourne.

In this role, you’ll help drive industry-leading sustainability outcomes across a diverse portfolio, supporting our commitment to decarbonisation and delivering against ambitious ESG targets, including Mission Zero. You’ll partner closely with Fund Managers, Asset Managers, and Operations teams to embed sustainability into decision-making and optimise performance across office and industrial assets.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive sustainability outcomes across investment portfolios in line with strategic objectives.

• Develop and implement fund-level sustainability strategies.

• Partner with asset teams to deliver resource efficiency initiatives and ESG improvements.

• Manage and deliver sustainability ratings and benchmarks (GRESB, NABERS, Green Star).

• Support sustainability input into acquisitions and divestments.

• Deliver high-quality ESG reporting to investors and stakeholders.

• Analyse and manage sustainability data, including emissions and performance metrics.

• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to achieve sustainability targets.

• Promote sustainability achievements through case studies and communications.

• Educate and uplift ESG capability across the business.

About You

• Strong experience in sustainability, ideally within property or investment management.

• Strong understanding of ESG frameworks, sustainability metrics and reporting.

• Experience with GRESB, NABERS, Green Star or similar rating systems.

• Degree in environmental science, engineering, business or related discipline.

• Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication abilities.

• You’re a passionate and commercially savvy sustainability professional who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

About Us

We are committed to developing and retaining the best people and provide the best possible learning and development opportunities. We are a company who thrive on our employee’s wellbeing, and offer benefits including:   

• Health & Well-being program, including well-being leave to relax and recharge, health assessments, and gym/exercise discounts. 

• Balance your career and personal life with work flexibility, purchase additional annual leave and extensive family support benefits. 

• 26 weeks paid parental leave. 

• 3 x extra Wellbeing days per year (on top of annual leave). 

• Bonus scheme, Employee Share Acquisition program and options for salary sacrificing. 

To find out more about us and to explore all other opportunities visit www.lendlease.com/careers 

At Lendlease we offer workplaces that unite diverse minds; where respect, equitable treatment and equitable opportunity are just the norm. We remain committed to supporting under-represented groups and providing a wide range of inclusion initiatives, so that everyone is supported to thrive.

Our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is reflected in our Elevate Reconciliation Action Plan, our Bronze Award with the Australian Workplace Equality Index by Pride in Diversity, and our generous parental leave policy of 26 weeks to any parent regardless of gender.

Lendlease welcomes applicants regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, people with a disability, sexual orientation, or life stage. If you do not meet all the criteria or require adjustments to proceed with your application, we encourage you to reach out for a further discussion.