National Discipline Lead (Sustainability)
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Description
About the role
The National Discipline Lead – Sustainability (NDL) is a senior leadership role responsible for establishing and driving a cohesive, high-performing sustainability discipline across the Stantec Australia Buildings business line.
This role is a strategic growth and market leadership position focused on improving work winning capability, strengthening market positioning, and transitioning the sustainability service offering toward higher-value advisory and integrated solutions.
The NDL operates at a national level, influencing across Business Centres (BCs) to translate strategy into delivery outcomes without direct line authority.
Success in this role will be demonstrated by measurable growth in sustainability-led revenue, improved win rates on major pursuits, and a clear shift toward higher-value advisory services nationally. This role can be based in any Stantec office in Australia.
Key Responsibilities
Define and drive a national sustainability strategy aligned with Buildings priorities
Establish a clear, differentiated national value proposition
Lead major pursuits and elevate win rates and pipeline conversion
Drive diversification toward advisory, infrastructure and strategic sustainability services
Embed sustainability capability across all Buildings disciplines
Coordinate national frameworks, tools, and delivery standards
Enable cross-BC and cross-business line collaboration and optimise national capability
Identify and close capability gaps through recruitment and development
Operating Model
This is a National leadership role operating through influence rather than authority.
It is not expected that this role will have direct reports.
The NDL must work across business centres, discipline leads, and leadership teams
Contributes to the technical delivery performance and financial performance of any sustainability discipline related aspects on projects.
Key Performance Indicators
Work Winning & Growth:



Increased pipeline, backlog, improved capture rate, growth in advisory, buildings & infrastructure revenue.
National Integration: Increased cross-BC and cross-business line collaboration and utilisation generally.
Technical Consistency: Reduction in delivery variability. Where appropriate, use the same tools, templates, formats, processes, procedures and QA methodologies.
Market Position: Improved visibility and reputation in sustainability
Capability: Delivery of national capability uplift and recruitment outcomes
Sets strategic direction and influences national outcomes
Drives business growth and market positioning
Leads through influence across a matrix organisation
Demonstrates commercial accountability and ownership of results
Develops capability at a business-wide level
Challenges status quo and drives transformation
Operates with high autonomy and accountability
To be Successful for this role you'll need:
10 years experience in sustainability, engineering or advisory
Robust work winning and client engagement capability
Demonstrated leadership in complex, matrixed environments
Commercial acumen and outcome-driven approach
About Stantec
The Stantec community unites approximately 34,000 employees working in over 450 locations across six continents. We collaborate across disciplines and industries to bring buildings, energy, resources, water, environmental, transport and infrastructure projects to life.
Our work from initial project concept and planning through design, construction, and commissioning begins at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships.
What we offer




We offer many benefits to ensure your professional development & wellbeing is ongoing.
Genuine Flexible Working Arrangements - Including work from home opportunities, provision for school term contracts, job sharing and part time employment.
Option to purchase up to 4 weeks additional leave.
Learning and Talent Development Programs - Including Global programmes, online learning and on-the-job learning
Professional Memberships, Salary Continuance Insurance (SCI), Service Recognition Awards
Mental Health, Employee Assistance Program and Wellbeing Programs
Qualifications
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Primary Location
: Australia-Queensland-South Brisbane
Other Locations
: Australia-Western Australia-Albany, Australia-South Australia-Adelaide, Australia-Queensland-Cairns, Australia-Queensland-Mackay, Australia-Queensland-Toowoomba, Australia-Western Australia-Busselton, Australia-Queensland-Maroochydore, Australia-New South Wales-Newcastle, Australia-Australian Capital Territory-Canberra, Australia-Recent South Wales-Nowra, Australia-Victoria-Melbourne, Australia-Queensland-Townsville, Australia-Western Australia-Perth, Australia-Queensland-Carrara
Employee Status
: Regular
Job Level
: Individual Contributor
Travel
: No
Schedule
: Full-time
Job Posting
: Aug 4, ****, 3:43:47 PM
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Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans
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📌 National Discipline Lead (Sustainability) (Melbourne)
🏢 Stantec
📍 Melbourne