The Role
Reports to: Manager, Sustainability
The Sustainability Program Lead is responsible for leading the execution, and evaluation of social and cultural programs under the Sustainability Portfolio. This role oversees capability- building initiatives, co- creation programming, community development impact, and provides expert consultation on social aspects for other sustainability portfolios. The position ensures all programs align with Sustainability Development Goals, the Sustainability Strategy, and university priorities, while strengthening student engagement and sustainability ambassador capabilities.
Your Responsibilities
Program Delivery
- Participate in the Sustainability Committee (Operational Working Group) and report to SM, OHSS&S.
- Conduct sustainability assessments, analyze data, and develop action plans to address identified ESG risks and opportunities, while promoting a culture of sustainability throughout RMIT Vietnam
- Ensure strategic alignment with Sustainability Development Goals, Sustainability Strategy, and institutional goals.
- Execute program delivery in collaboration with Operations and Communications teams to ensure feasibility, quality, and timely delivery.
- Establish and monitor impact KPIs; drive continuous improvement based on data, insights, and stakeholder input.
- Foster partnerships and collaborations with stakeholders to drive sustainability initiatives
- Communicate RMIT sustainability efforts and achievements to internal and external stakeholders through reports, presentations, and other means, with a focus on inspiring and engaging employees and stakeholders in sustainability efforts
- Develop and formalize program documentations: Program Brief, Logic Model, Impact KPI Framework, and Roadmap Proposal.
- Provide subject matter expertise and guidance on sustainability best practices to internal and external stakeholders across RMIT Vietnam, with a focus on embedding sustainability into RMIT Vietnam policies, processes and practices
- Execute social/cultural initiatives and capability- building programs that address community development, human development, and social impact.
Community Engagement & Capability Building
- Train and mentor Student Ambassadors on social impact, community engagement, and program content.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders, student groups, and community partners.
- Provide expert consultation to other sustainability portfolios on social/community impact integration.
Quality, Experience & Risk Management
- Identify operational risks and coordinate mitigation with Ops, Comms, and relevant stakeholders
Reporting & Governance
- Track impact data, document learnings, and contribute to unit- wide sustainability reporting.
- Ensure compliance with internal governance, policies, and quality standards.
- Undertake any other duties as required by the Manager, Sustainability.
