Sustainability Coordinator

 About Keyton

With over 75 villages and more than 17,000 residents nationally, Keyton is Australia’s leading owner and operator of retirement living communities. Leveraging over 30 years of experience, our teams work across the country in a variety of departments and business units, all share a common goal: We Lead with Heart, and we are committed to creating caring and fun-filled retirement communities. 

Our purpose is to create places where communities thrive – not only for our residents, but importantly, for our employees also. We do this by creating safe, secure and connected independent living communities where residents can enjoy active and social lifestyles, close to essential services and amenities.   

Keyton Perks & Benefits

• Competitive salary and bonus scheme
• A supportive and friendly work environment
• Hybrid working environment – opportunity to work from home
• 4x Wellbeing Days (one per quarter). That’s almost an additional week off in addition to your annual leave!
• Fitness Passport for you and your family
• Reward & recognition services
• Excellent company benefits and discounts on offer
• Discounted health insurance, annual vaccinations and skin checks
• Be part of a team that values innovation, compassion, and making a difference

Your Day on A Page

At Keyton, we are committed to providing exceptional living experiences for our residents while prioritising environmental sustainability. Our specialist team are seeking a dedicated Sustainability Coordinator to assist our Sustainability Managers in driving Keyton’s green initiatives forward.

Located in our office based in Melbourne or Sydney, you will be responsible for play a key role in supporting the implementation of sustainable practices across our retirement living communities. 

Experience in building services and efficient operation of buildings will be valuable, as you will work closely with the National Sustainability Managers on the strategic delivery of sustainability outcomes across the portfolio.

Reporting to the National Sustainability Manager, your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting Sustainability Managers in developing and implementing sustainability strategies and initiatives to improve the business social and environmental performances
• Implementing and administering Keyton’s sustainability data systems 
• Supporting Keyton’s sustainability reporting obligation 
• Being the first point of call to village operation teams on sustainability projects and initiatives 
• Supporting project advisory on Property upgrades and capex projects aligned to the Sustainability strategy 
• Developing sustainability standards, guides and education material for various internal and external stakeholders 
• Facilitating educational session with the village/property teams on the Sustainability strategy 
• Setting and Tracking village energy & water intensity targets
• Supporting the monitoring, reporting, management and delivery of business unit specific sustainability initiatives 

Role Requirements:

• Building Services degree or background i.e. Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or Trade 
• Minimum 3 years’ experience working in sustainability and/or in the property industry
• Understand the drivers for sustainability in the property industry and building operations
• In depth understanding of sustainability metrics and data
• Exposure to building ratings such as Greenstar Performance, NABERS, GRESB
• Knowledge of sustainability financial reporting frameworks e.g. TCFD, TNFD, desirable
• Knowledge of sustainability certifications for new and existing assets, desirable
• Facilitates Management experience, desirable but not essential
• Basic knowledge of sustainability principles, practices, and regulations
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, and ability to work within a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• Proficiency in data collection and reporting
• Passion for sustainability and a commitment to making a positive impact

Ready to Join the Fun?

If you’re passionate about leading a vibrant and caring community for retirees, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now and be a part of something truly special.

Please submit your resume and cover letter to the link below. In your cover letter, please highlight your interest in the Sustainability Coordinator opportunity and explain how your skills and qualifications align with our requirements.

Please note: The successful applicant must complete a Police Check & will be required to receive an annual flu vaccination between the months of May-October.