Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: $138,631 - $185,518
Grade: VPS 6
Occupation: Environment
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: 9917
Suburban Rail Loop is a city and state-shaping project that will transform Victoria’s public transport system, connecting Melbourne’s suburbs and creating opportunities in great places. The 90-kilometre Suburban Rail Loop will link every major rail line from the Frankston line to the Werribee line, via the airport, better connecting Victorians to jobs, retail, education, health services and each other. The project will trigger investment and renewal in the neighbourhoods associated with new stations. It will be constructed in stages across several decades, with SRL East (Cheltenham to Box Hill) delivering twin 26 km tunnels, six new underground stations and key amenity enhancements to local precincts.
Suburban Rail Loop Authority is responsible for all aspects of the project including planning and development of the reference design, the Business and Investment case, site investigations, community and stakeholder engagement, planning approvals and procurement, through to precinct planning, construction delivery and project commissioning.
This is a unique career opportunity to join a transformational city-shaping infrastructure project in its early stages and to help drive the best connectivity, liveability and productivity outcomes for Melbourne. You will work in a high performing environment alongside skilled and experienced experts who are bringing to life some of the most forward-thinking ideas in the rail infrastructure and precincts space.
About the opportunity
The Principal Advisor position will work alongside a team of sustainability professionals to ensure the project delivers on the commitments outlined in the SRL East Environment Effects Statement and Sustainability Policy. This includes achieving mandated Infrastructure Sustainability and Green Star outcomes across procurement and delivery phases.
In this role, you will support the broader organisation by providing sustainability advice across SRLA, including the Rail and Infrastructure division and the Precincts and Planning division.
The successful candidate will be a proactive, engaged and detail‑oriented.
Working with a high level of autonomy you will focus on building strong relationships and engaging with the relevant teams, contributing to city‑shaping public infrastructure and precinct development, liaising with technical advisers as well as internal and external stakeholders to provide advice, resolve complex issues, and identify opportunities for positive sustainability outcomes.
You will bring experience in developing and implementing sustainability strategies, managing technical advisers, and working within broader multidisciplinary teams. Your strong interpersonal skills will enable effective collaboration with diverse SRLA project teams, technical advisers, and key stakeholders.
For further information about the role, please refer to the position description HERE
Key Responsibilities
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How to apply
Please include a Cover Letter and Resume. We want to know why you want to work for Suburban Rail Loop Authority, why you are interested in the role, and, taking into account the Key Selection Criteria as a whole, how your skills, knowledge, experience and qualifications are applicable to the role.
Applications close 11:59pm - Wednesday the 25th of February 2026
Please note, appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre-employment conditions check.
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