Required skills
analytical skills to compare and evaluate effective technical solutions involving introduction or improvement of sustainability
communication skills to:
adjust communication to suit different audiences
consult on and validate policy
liaise with stakeholders to outline the resulting sustainability benefits
respond effectively to diversity
work as a member of a team
literacy skills to:
prepare reports and an executive summary regarding the level of achievement of sustainability benchmarks, environmental targets and performance highlights
document technical requirements and procedures
evaluate complex and formal documents, such as government policy and legislation
interpret technical specifications and related sustainability documentation
prepare a business case
numeracy skills to:
analyse and confirm business requirements
calculate budget requirements and limitations
determine workforce requirements
perform calculations related to life cycle assessment (LCA) and carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions
organisational skills to:
arrange relevant documentation and approvals
set out project requirements and priorities
problem-solving skills to:
account for unexpected variations to requirements
manage different points of view and dissenting stakeholders
project-management skills to undertake or manage a complex project
research and writing skills to:
prepare written business cases requiring precise expression, language and structures suited to intended audience
research and present information
gain and maintain relevant and current technology driving sustainability
technical skills to use sustainability software tools.
Required knowledge
best practice approaches relevant to sustainability
energy consumption and energy audit methodology
environmental and sustainability legislation, regulations and codes of practice applicable to industry and organisation
environmental impacts of products, processes, systems and services
equal employment opportunity, equity and diversity principles and OHS implications of policy being developed
global and national initiatives, legislation, policies and guidelines
policy development processes and practices
principles, practices and available tools and techniques of sustainability management relevant to the ICT industry
quality assurance systems relevant to own organisation
relevant industry knowledge
relevant organisational policies, procedures and protocols to assist in achieving workplace sustainability
sustainability assessment tools
sustainable management principles and strategies
software tools for IT power consumption and CO2 emissions calculations.