Head of Environmental Sustainability
Help Shape the Future of Sustainable Healthcare
At Monash Health, we believe the future of healthcare depends on more than clinical excellence alone. It depends on innovation, responsible stewardship and creating healthier futures for both people and planet.
Environmental responsibility has been identified as one of the organisation’s core capabilities underpinning the future of healthcare delivery, which is why we are delivering on an ambitious vision through our Strategy 2026–2031: Care, reimagined.
To help bring this vision to life, we are now seeking an exceptional leader to help translate this commitment into measurable organisation-wide impact through the newly created role of Head of Environmental Sustainability.
This is a Full Time, ongoing appointment based at our Scoresby Corporate Offices and a rare opportunity to shape and lead an environmental sustainability strategy across one of Australia’s most complex and influential healthcare organisations.
About the Opportunity
Reporting to the Director of Corporate Services, the Head of Environmental Sustainability will lead the implementation of Monash Health’s Environmental Sustainability Plan, driving measurable environmental and operational outcomes across the organisation.
This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for translating sustainability strategy into practical delivery across operations, infrastructure, procurement, governance and organisational culture. Working closely with teams across Monash Health, the successful candidate will lead initiatives that improve environmental performance, strengthen accountability, embed sustainable ways of working and deliver operational efficiencies.
The role will also establish and oversee enterprise sustainability reporting, ESG and emissions capability, while partnering with executive, clinical and operational leaders to influence organisation-wide change and help position Monash Health as a leader in environmentally sustainable healthcare
Key areas of focus include:
- Leading implementation of Monash Health’s Environmental Sustainability Plan
- Establishing enterprise sustainability reporting frameworks and performance metrics
- Driving sustainable operational practices across a complex healthcare environment
- Embedding sustainability into infrastructure, procurement and operational decision-making
- Leading governance, compliance and accountability processes
- Identifying initiatives that improve environmental and operational outcomes
- Building sustainability capability and engagement across the organisation
A Role With Real Impact
This role sits at the intersection of:
- Strategy
- Implementation
- Reporting & governance
- Operational transformation
- Environmental responsibility
You’ll work closely with executive leaders, operational stakeholders, government bodies and external partners to deliver measurable sustainability outcomes at scale.
Importantly, this is not simply a technical sustainability role. It is a leadership role focused on implementing strategy, influencing organisational change and building sustainable systems and reporting capability across a highly complex environment.
Who We’re Looking For
We are seeking a pragmatic and delivery-focused sustainability leader who can translate ambitious organisational goals into measurable, on-the-ground outcomes—balancing strategic influence with a strong capability for implementation and execution across the organisation.
You may currently work in:
- Sustainability or ESG leadership
- Environmental management
- Governance and reporting
- Strategy implementation or transformation
- Healthcare or government
We are open to candidates from adjacent sectors where strong transferable leadership capability exists
The successful candidate will bring:
- Experience implementing large-scale sustainability or transformation initiatives
- Strong reporting, governance and analytical capability
- Ability to establish meaningful sustainability metrics, reporting frameworks and accountability measures
- Financial and commercial acumen, with the ability to identify operational efficiencies and sustainable cost-saving opportunities
- Strong executive stakeholder engagement capability
- Strategic and systems thinking
- Exceptional communication and influencing skills
- A collaborative and values-driven leadership style
Experience within healthcare is advantageous but not essential.
Why Join Monash Health?
This is an opportunity to influence sustainability outcomes across one of Australia’s largest health services and contribute to a strategy designed to reimagine healthcare for future generations.
At Monash Health, you’ll join an organisation committed to:
- Innovation and research
- Environmental responsibility
- Community impact
- Inclusive and values-led leadership
- Long-term sustainable healthcare delivery
You’ll have the opportunity to help shape how healthcare organisations respond to the growing connection between environmental sustainability, community wellbeing and the future of public health.
Remuneration & Benefits
An attractive remuneration package will be negotiated with the successful candidate within the range of $165,000 – $183,000 + superannuation, together with access to generous salary packaging benefits.
In addition to remuneration, Monash Health offers:
- Salary packaging benefits
- Professional development opportunities
- A values-driven and purpose-led culture
- Flexible and supportive working environments
- The opportunity to influence meaningful organisational and environmental outcomes at scale
Ready to Lead Meaningful Change?
If you’re passionate about creating measurable environmental impact within a large and purpose-driven organisation, we’d love to hear from you.
For a confidential discussion and to explore this opportunity further, please reach out Shane Seneviratne-Talent Acquisition Consultant- [email protected]
To view the Position Description click the link below:
#7981 Head of Environmental Sustainability PD.pdf
Our Culture & Values
At Monash Health, our people are at the heart of everything we do. Our culture is inclusive, supportive and future-focused, underpinned by clear values and a commitment to continuous improvement.
Our teams play a critical role in bringing our new strategy to life, challenging traditional approaches, embracing innovation, and ensuring every appointment reflects our commitment to equity, transparency and excellence.
You’ll be encouraged to share ideas, contribute to improvement initiatives, and grow alongside experienced professionals who are passionate about what they do.
We are Full Hearted, Open Minded and All In, shaping how we work & enabling excellent service delivery and a positive candidate and employee experience every time. They guide compassionate care, genuine collaboration, and a commitment to always improving experiences for patients, families and each other.
We foster a culture where curiosity is welcomed, diverse perspectives are valued, and people are empowered to contribute, grow and make a real impact.
If this sounds like your kind of workplace, apply via the Monash Health EHub system. See the Application Guide for details on what’s required.
Applications close:4th June 2026
