Strategic Project Manager – Environment & Sustainability | NFP Member Association
- Full-Time, Permanent | Sydney CBD, NSW (WFH & WFO)
- Competitive salary package on offer | Hybrid working
- Opportunities for a 9-day fortnight & professional development
This purpose-driven organisation plays a critical role in shaping and advancing best practice across industries. Through collaboration with government, industry, and community stakeholders, the team delivers projects that influence policy, drive innovation, and create sustainable solutions for Australia’s future.
About the Opportunity
This role will lead complex projects from concept to delivery, engaging senior stakeholders and driving thought leadership across key thematic areas. This role offers scope to shape the agenda, build networks, and position the organisation as a trusted voice in the sector. This is an opportunity for a strategic thinker with strong project management skills and a passion for sustainability to lead high-impact initiatives.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
- Lead multiple strategic projects, managing scope, budgets, timelines, and stakeholder engagement.
- Develop project plans and ensure delivery of outputs across internal teams and external partners.
- Contribute to thought leadership through white papers, best practice guides, and sector reports.
- Identify and progress new business opportunities, including lead generation and proposal development.
- Represent the organisation at events, workshops, and conferences to build relationships and enhance visibility.
- Support the development of new products and services aligned to emerging market needs.
- Mentor Strategic Initiative Officers and foster a collaborative, high-performing team culture.
- Proven project management experience, including managing budgets and multiple workstreams.
- Strong commercial acumen and ability to develop business cases and proposals.
- Background in environment, sustainability, ESG, or related sectors.
- Exceptional stakeholder engagement skills and ability to influence at senior levels.
- Strategic mindset with adaptability to navigate ambiguity and lead with confidence.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- A proactive mindset with the ability to identify emerging opportunities and translate them into actionable initiatives.
If you have any questions, contact Alyssa at Alyssa@beaumontpeople.com.au or 02 9093 4907.
Beaumont People specialise in temporary, permanent and contract recruitment for NFP organisations including membership, associations, peak bodies, and the arts.
We value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, CALD communities, and people with disabilities. Should you require a reasonable accommodation to be made for your application to be assessed, we would be more than happy to discuss how that can be arranged.
