Principal/Manager Environmental Sustainability

About your opportunity:

The role is responsible for leading and managing Townsville Hospital and Health Service (HHS) commitment towards environmental sustainability by reducing its environmental footprint, promoting sustainability initiatives, and ensuring the HHS is resilient to climate change.

The role will manage the development, implementation, and monitoring of the Townsville HHS Sustainability Strategy, including support programs and projects designed to assist the HHS and its stakeholders deliver on the strategy.

The role will additionally manage the development, implementation, and monitoring of the Townsville HHS climate-related financial (emissions) reporting requirements.

About your new employer:

• Clinical Excellence: Delivering advanced surgical care including robotic-assisted procedures and future transplant services. 
• Career Growth: Opportunities to lead education, research, and service development within your specialty. 
• Supportive Culture: Work within a collegiate team committed to excellence and collaboration. 
• Work/Life Balance: Enjoy generous leave entitlements and flexible working arrangements. 

Townsville HHS prioritises employee wellbeing, offering flexible work arrangements, stable job security, and a family-friendly environment. Staff benefit from regional opportunities while maintaining modern healthcare advantages.

Competitive salary and benefits:

We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.

• Salary range: $136,035 to $145,990 p.a. (AO7)
• 4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading
• 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
• Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available

Role Requirements:

• Qualification: Whilst not mandatory, a relevant qualification in environmental sustainability, sustainable building services and design, or other relevant disciplines from a registered tertiary institution or equivalent would be well regarded.
• Possession of class C drivers' licence.
• Probation period may apply.
• Pre-employment checks will be conducted, including criminal history clearance.

Please refer to the Role Description for further details.

Interested?

Enquiries are welcome; for a confidential discussion please contact: Scott Goddard on (07) 4433 0086.

Apply ONLINE: https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV674505

Applications close: Sunday, 22 February 2026.

Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

Please download the Role Description from the `Documents' section below for application/interview preparation and future reference.